Highlights · Developing Athletes
College Program
Personalized guidance for the academic, recruiting and college journey—from athlete profile and eligibility to outreach, decisions and family support.
What we do
Built into the complete journey
Highlights guides each student-athlete through a personalized college pathway. We bring the athletic profile, academics, recruiting strategy, communication and family decisions into one clear process. Athletes learn how to present themselves, understand their options and take responsibility for each next step—not simply chase a scholarship. Regular checkpoints keep the athlete and family aligned while the plan adapts to academic progress, athletic development and the realities of university fit and affordability.
What's included
- Profile and eligibility review
- Recruiting strategy and outreach
- University-fit and affordability guidance
- Family checkpoints and progress reporting
How it connects
The College Program organizes each athlete's academic, athletic and recruiting priorities while connecting the family to the broader Highlights development team.
Inside the experience
College Program in action
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For enrolled athletes
Resources for our athletes
These guides, schedules, programs, classes and verified recordings live inside Education, the members-only College Program library. Athletes and families sign in to open the full content.
- 21-page guideCollege Program Master GuideThe final 2026 visual manual, from creating a verified profile to the first day of university.Open in Education
- 9 scheduled talksAcademic Pathway 2026/27The verified nine-talk schedule with Academic Coordinator Alicia Butler, from profile readiness to college decisions.Open in Education
- 12-week planIn-Season Training Program12 weeks, 3 phases, 3 sessions per week to hold strength, power and speed through the competitive calendar.Open in Education
- Members onlyStudent-Athlete HandbookAdditional reading on academics, athletics, responsibilities and family guidance, separate from the master guide.Open in Education
Not a member yet? Sign in is required — the complete library is reserved for enrolled College Program athletes and their families.
Your next step
Build the complete athlete pathway
Apply to begin a conversation with Highlights, or explore approved athlete profiles in the public roster.