Prep News

May 13 2015

Planning Your College Success

Choosing a college is a VERY important step and investment into your future. For many, this is the first truly major decision you make in your life. You owe it to yourself to spend some time planning, researching and selecting the college that is the best fit for YOU! Here are a few tips to assist you in planning for your future.

May 13 2015

The Jefferson Awards Thinks Big

At the Jefferson Awards Foundation, we believe the fabric of America is individuals making a difference. We also believe in the incredible capacity and spirit of young people – who in their natures THINK BIG and see the “why” instead of the “why not”.

May 12 2015

Stay Sharp Over Summer

Do you want to lose your math or reading skills over the summer? Decades of research confirm that summer learning loss is real. U.S. high school students lose, on average, about a “month” of math and reading skills during their summer vacations. Yikes!

Apr 27 2015

Which unknowns will be the next NFL stars

One of the biggest events on the NFL’s annual calendar is the NFL Draft.

Apr 23 2015

BE HEARD

This is a story about a quiet strength that ushered a young man's journey into the 2015 NFL draft.

Apr 17 2015

Preventing Hazing on Your Team

The first step in preventing hazing on your team is to understand what it actually means. Many people think of “hazing,” only in its most extreme forms, such as pressuring new players to engage in dangerous activities as initiation to the team.

Apr 17 2015

NFL HSPD brings Leadership Program to Cleveland

The High School Player Development team arrived in Cleveland on March 31 to kick off its Leadership program.

Apr 17 2015

What Do Teachers Notice About You During Class

It's hard not to make judgments about a student by how he acts during a class. Whether you're an "A" student or a "C" student, here are five things your teachers notice about you during class.

Apr 17 2015

The Power to Take a Stand

Last month, communities around the country celebrated PowerTalk 21® day on April 21st — the national day for parents and kids to talk about alcohol. But just because PowerTalk 21 day has passed, doesn’t mean the conversation is over.

Apr 08 2015

Byron Jones Again Shows His Stuff Before NFL Reps at UConn Pro Day

Byron Jones Follows Up Breakout Indianapolis Showing With Pro Day Performance Before NFL