The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) has an interesting problem.  Located within a few hours of 94-percent of the province’s population, OVA’s problem certainly isn’t finding elite athletes. In...

While the games from November through February certainly count in the standings, the tilts that take place in March resonate the most deeply with college basketball fans around the country. Results...

For college basketball fans around the country, it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Schools are gearing up for the spectacle that is the NCAA Tournament, with hopes of making a deep run...

Sports is a vital part of high schools throughout the country. They help students interact with peers from other cities and schools, instill leadership and responsibility between peers, and help...

Sports have a unique way of bringing people together through their differences and similarities. Even if a sport is not commonly played in one country, it can still provide opportunities for athletes...

More than a century ago, Teddy Roosevelt Jr's injury during an amateur football game resulted in two of the most significant decisions in sports history that shaped sports today: The forward pass was...

As the winter weather settles in, many outdoor athletes are faced with a decision: either tread lightly on slippery roads and snow in your running shoes or take your workouts indoors. On the one...

It's time to start applying for schools and begin your recruiting process. You have been working hard on and off the field, and believe you could earn an athletic scholarship to further your playing...

If you are an athlete at a young age, it is very common to have the dream of representing your country in the Olympics. Every Olympic season represents the chance for an athlete to become the next...

It’s what you have dreamed of, worked for, and waited on your whole life - a coveted college basketball scholarship offer! Whether it’s your first offer or an offer from your dream school, the...

The sports industry is undergoing rapid change, putting pressure on organizations to keep pace. To meet their needs for supporting athletes, coaches, and sponsors, many organizations try to use...

“You aren't a recruit until a coach knows about you.” This is a quote about recruiting from a college baseball coach that is quoted in USA Today. As a former recruiter, I think this is a terrible...

Yes, it is definitely possible to play American football overseas. However, this is not common knowledge to many players because in general US football is associated all within the United States,...

We are well over a year into a new era of college sports. Back in the summer of 2021, the Supreme Court ruled against the NCAA, saying its restrictions on “education-related benefits” violated...

Over the past year, organizations have been utilizing GMTM to better engage with athletes and to streamline their talent pathways. These organizations include many National Governing Bodies, like USA...

Qatar has taken center stage in the sports world in recent weeks as it welcomed soccer fans for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. While the opening rounds of the tournament have been filled with drama that...

The U.S. National Bobsled Team is pretty unique when compared to the roster of other winter Olympic sports. This team is unique because it is composed almost entirely of athletes who came from a...

J.D. Orr isn’t the most recognized coach at Ohio State. At a state school where the athletic programs are about as shiny and fine-tuned as the sousaphone dotting-the-i, J.D. is among the only ones...

2019 was a transformative year in NCAA athletics. The NCAA Transfer Portal, a database which allows other schools to confirm that a student-athlete can be recruited, was created, granting college...

Getting ranked - it’s the ultimate goal and source of motivation for many basketball players across the country. Players, parents, coaches, and fans check websites, magazines, and scouting services...

The NCAA Transfer Portal is a great platform that is beneficial to student-athletes. It allows student-athletes to explore other options in a case where the program they signed up for is not where...

High School basketball players like Bronny James are all over TV and social media nowadays, with analysts wondering which school they will choose or which brand deal they ay sign. But, what does it...

The title of "Strongest High School Athlete In America" has been decided. This fall, High school athletes from every state and weight class were invited to participate in High School Throwdown...

Many soccer athletes across the United States aspire to play their sport at the college level, and it is a dream that often starts young. Some of these athletes daydream about playing in front of a...

Playing volleyball at the collegiate level is almost every single player's dream as a young athlete. From the number of hours dedicated to the gym to the thousands of reps taken over an athlete's...

It isn’t always easy to find a team that’s the right fit for you. It wasn’t easy for me. Some guys will play for ten different showcase teams throughout their career. I played for two teams in a...

When it comes to the growing popularity of soccer in the United States, perhaps one of the lingering concerns that its detractors cling to is how many contests end in a tie - or a "draw" as it is...

Unlike the United States, European countries do not have high school athletics. It is a completely different system than what we have in the USA. Generally speaking, in America, athletes grow up...

The potency of preparedness in winning all battles, from the most ferocious to the most trivial of them is an undeniably proven fact. It appears winning does not come easy. It may be considered the...

They’re one of the most crucial aspects to a college sports viewing experience. The players? Nope. The coaches? Nope. The fans? They’re definitely important, but there’s one other group that...

Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, GMTM, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook... Social media is a crucial part of how we communicate. And now, more than ever, it is a crucial part of how basketball...

In soccer, formations define the different positions on the field taken by each player of a team. The usage of a formation by a coach or team manager depends on his tactics, the number of players...

At some point throughout their lifetime, every athlete has the dream to play professionally, even if just for a moment. The thought of getting to play your sport as your day job? There are few things...

Goalkeepers are really the only ones on the field who you can't compete without. Don't have a superstar forward that can take a rip with either foot? No worries, teams still score own goals on...

It may come as no surprise to hear parents want what is best for their children. If parents have the money, private schools are typically regarded as one of the best options to prepare their students...

It is no secret that it is often a young football athlete's dream to play their favorite sport at the division I level. They spend their entire lives working on their plays, reps and reps in the gym,...

Being a Division II collegiate athlete was one of the best experiences of my entire life. Having the opportunity to be one of the 1.1 percent of athletes that go on to compete at the DII level is...

Part two of some of the best division 1 college football game day traditions throughout the United States. These traditions have been started as early as the 1930s and as recent as 2017. Athletes...

One of the best parts about college football are the traditions that have been around for decades. In some cases, almost centuries. There are Division I football traditions that are known by athletes...

Beach volleyball [gmtm.com/articles/tag/beach-volleyball] is a fun and exciting sport for the summer. The game is usually played between either two or four person teams in sand courts. Sand courts...

Quality of Competition Large high schools tend to have bigger athletic departments and budgets. A bigger budget allows for teams to travel farther for or bring in higher levels of competition. This...

In a free virtual combine called the High School Throwdown presented by Caffeine & Kilos, USA Weightlifting is searching for high school athletes - ages 13 to 18 - of any weight class to see how they...

There doesn't seem to be a clear start and finish to the football season anymore. In today’s day and age, recruiting happens at a very high pace. One of the most important pieces of being recruited...

Brittney Griner was dealt another blow in her hopes to return home to the U.S. Tuesday. The WNBA star’s sentence on drug charges was upheld in a Russian court, and she is set to serve nine years in...

In the 21st century, major sports have had to walk an interesting tightrope. They’ve had to balance maintaining the flow of the game in an increasingly impatient society, with rules and regulations...

The first step in getting recruited by a college volleyball team is to take advantage of the competition in high school. No matter what area you are from or the size of your school, they will offer...

On the 15th of October, 2018 the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) introduced a transfer portal. According to the NCAA, "The Transfer Portal was created as a compliance tool to...

There’s an interesting dichotomy between sports and gambling. They’re natural partners, and athletic events have been obvious sources of triumph and despair for avid wagerers all over the world....

The 5-10-5 Shuttle Run, also known as the Pro Agility Test is one of the most popular drills used by coaches and scouts in numerous sport. The drill is a tried-and-true way to evaluate any athletes...

Playing quarterback may be the toughest job in professional sports, with just thirty-two jobs in the world available at the highest level. For many in the NFL, natural talent enabled them to play...

Plenty of high school athletes think they have what it takes to play sports in college. However, few truly stand out from the rest. For the select number of talented young men and women who do...

It is no secret that college is expensive, and as time goes on, the price continues to increase. Despite misconceptions, academic and athletic scholarships are often not enough to cover tuition,...

Some of college football’s most daunting homefield advantages come to mind pretty quickly. The Big House at the University of Michigan. Happy Valley at Penn State. Owen Field at the University of...

What do you think of when you think about the top super star athletes around the world? It can be easy to initially think of them all in a similar way. However, if we think about some current day...

Generally speaking playing at a mid-major Division I school means not having to worry about seeing your plays on ESPN, which may disappointing to some. However, it also means you do not have to face...

By now we are all familiar with the Alston case that shifted the dynamics of college sports, as well as what it means to be a student athlete. The Alston case was just the start, and allowed students...

Playing college football is a dream for many high schoolers but the recruiting process can be confusing and complex for many and it can be difficult to understand where to start. NCAA stats show that...

In order to be successful in track, athletes should devote a considerable amount of time to lifting in the gym. Some people may not think that lifting is important for sprinters, but that is...

First time watching lacrosse? Kinda complicated, right? Well, basically you're just trying to get the white ball in the goal more often than your opponent before time runs out. With that basic...

Many college basketball fans think that the season gets underway in earnest around Thanksgiving, when there are several high profile early season tournaments taking place all over the country....

If you’ve ever tried the sport of skiing, you’ve certainly felt the rush that comes when you speed down the mountain. Whether you spent your day in ski school or glided over the moguls on an expert...

We’re at the point in the college football calendar where teams are assessing whether they’d like to stand pat heading into 2022, or shake things up. The University of Miami...

Realistically, soccer coaches and managers look out for different things in soccer players during the recruitment process. It is vital for students to visit schools that they've shown interest in...

Finding a good college, team, coach, and place to spend four years of your life is important and exciting! There are a lot of factors to consider when making the decision of where to go to college,...

Whenever fans watch college sports, it’s obvious that their entire focus is on the athletes on the field. Each player is looking to hone his or her craft to improve throughout their university...

As the 2022 college football season gets underway, there are many behemoth matchups on the calendar pitting power five conference behemoths against one another. The results of those games will...

The NCAA's Division I Board of Directors announced a new rule [https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31086019/everything-need-know-ncaa-nil-debate] last year that will allow for college...

Picking the right college can be a tough task for any high school senior, but it can be a unique and even more complex process for young student-athletes. As we approach the new school year,...

Lacrosse has long been known as an east coast sport in the United States, but has seen growth across the country in recent years. Why is it known as an east coast sport and how did it get to be so...

Coaches from the United States’ Olympic teams are serious about helping athletes from different backgrounds discover winter sports. And the return of the USA Bobsled Digital Combine makes it easier...

Athletes and parents often ask for college scholarship money during the athletic recruiting process. The athlete and parent may need to ask for a better scholarship if there is not a sufficient...

Long-distance running is very different from sprint. It is interesting to see how athletes transition from one to the other but these have happened on only very rare occasions. There are very...

Any athlete with a love for competition hates sitting on the sideline, but once he or she gets to college, sometimes that is necessary to ensure future success. That’s where redshirting comes in. The...

Being a new platform working to revolutionize the way athletes are connected with opportunities is not easy. But we are working hard everyday and always available to answer your questions about how...

The shift from high school to college is a big one. Throw playing a collegiate sport in and it can add a lot to your plate. It can seem intimidating but this is an exciting time, and one you'll never...

In recent years the taboo of sports betting has started to come down and gambling on your favorite team is starting to become easier and more accessible to people around the country. It begs the...

After FOX Sports released a documentary on Christmas Day chronicling the life and career of the legendary John Madden, sports video games are certainly back in the public consciousness as 2022 begins...

Earlier this month, we witnessed the 2021 Major League Soccer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Soccer] (MLS) SuperDraft take place. A night full of joy where college...

More than most sports, the fundamentals of Football change greatly depending on which position you play. This means that coaching systems need to be formed for every different type of player....

With the ever-changing NCAA and college athletics scene, transfer athletes have become more and more common, especially in college basketball. When a basketball player initially commits to a college...

Football is back and tens of thousands of high school football players are on the field making plays for their school. We've selected a few of the athletes who have gotten us excited with their...

USA Weightlifting, the organization that facilitates events for Olympic style weightlifting, is teaming up with GMTM to find the “Strongest High School Athlete in America.” In their free virtual...

Have you watched the Olympic Winter Games and thought, ‘I want to do that’? Now you have the opportunity. U.S. Ski & Snowboard has partnered with GMTM to recruit young athletes and Olympic hopefuls...

Spring practice is underway for the nation's top college football programs, and that can only mean one thing: competition. No position on the gridiron is scrutinized more than quarterback, where even...

Do you aspire to step into your next level as a collegiate volleyball player? Are you unsure if playing travel ball is the right next step for you to take? Maybe having doubts, wondering what the...

Ice Hockey has had its moments in history. Downhill Skiing may be the most-exhilarating sport ever put on TV. And Figure Skating is about as technical and awe-inspiring as anything. But only one...

Quarterbacks and offensive player command a lot of attention on recruiting websites, and rightfully so. Coaches, players, and fans are interested in who's going to be playing offense for them, and it...

National Signing Day is right around the corner (February 3, for the uninitiated), and now is good of a time as any to take a look at how high schools recruits (for any sport, really) can put their...

It's not the flashiest conference, nor is it the most talented, but Big Ten football offers consistent drama from top to bottom. Look no further than 5-7 Illinois' nine-overtime...

What does one normally associate with the position of college football head coach? Leaders of men. Wisened skippers. Veteran teachers offering support to the many student athletes that look to them...

Competing in the SEC is not for everybody. Lost in the shuffle of the annual arms race between some combination of Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Auburn is a collection of currently good-not-great...

College is an exciting transition to go through for any student, athlete or not. And there is no more thrilling time than the first few weeks of your freshmen year. There is even more excitement as...

Women’s College Basketball and UConn are two terms that you will often hear together as they have dominated the scene and set the tone for others to follow. While programs like Duke, Notre Dame, and...

Cinch Smith took a familiar route to find a place in college baseball. The 6’1” right-handed pitcher was a standout at his high school in Chandler, Arizona before finding a place in the rotation at...

Because our mission at GMTM is to connect athletes to opportunities, we are always looking for new and creative ways to increase awareness and create more access for athletes. Our team is proud to...

These terms and conditions (“Terms”) apply to your participation in the GMTM Referral Program (“Program”) operated by GMTM, Inc. (“Company,” “GMTM,” “our,” “ us” or “we”).  By referring new athletes...

While performance and execution are a fundamental necessity for the child when it comes to getting recruited to play football at both a high school and college level, it is not the only way to get...

College basketball recruiting is structured in a time-sensitive and fast-paced manner: student-athletes are offered scholarships as early as 8th grade and college basketball coaches have set dates...

The college soccer recruiting process can be extremely competitive, and unfortunately, it does not always come down to how well you perform on the field. According to the...

It's not even four years old, but it's hard to even remember what college football was like before the creation of the transfer portal. Often stuck on depth charts or in a situation that didn't suit...

Football continues to be America's most popular sport. As another season is underway, football fans are gassing up their barbecue grills and honing their tailgating skills. One organization has its...

Following the social distancing mandates and travel restrictions made during the pandemic in the summer of 2021, USA Bobsled & Skeleton coaches were concerned about how they were going to find new...

In terms of popularity, college baseball doesn’t quite make the cut. Stadiums definitely don’t sell out like football, basketball, or hockey arenas on college campuses and tuning into your favorite...

Whether by writing a letter or sending an e-mail, reaching out to a college basketball coach for the first time can be both an exciting and nervous experience. You never get a second chance to make a...

With limited exposure to most casual sports fans and stadiums that are smaller than some Texas high schools, Division-III sports have long been thought of as a third tier of college athletics. But,...

Do you ever struggle with feeling good enough to play a collegiate sport? Sitting there just wondering will I be good enough to make the team? What if I don’t make the team and all of my dreams are...

The handballers that represent the United States in international competition come from a variety of athletic backgrounds, many of which started a long way from a handball court. A glance across the...

Of all the interesting traditions Americans have, few are more difficult for a foreign audience to understand than our obsession with college sports. When comparing the amount of money, time, and...

College sports range across a wide spectrum, from Baseball and Basketball, all the way to Bass Fishing and Squash. These sports are played on 3 different levels, Divisions I, II, and III. Despite...

Young ladies around the states prepare every year to reach out to college coaches in hope of the Division I playing opportunity. Many players strive to become the best in the state, however, they...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to compete at the highest level of a sport and represent your country in the Olympics? You might be surprised how athletes navigate getting to the elite...

What makes a college sports town great? It certainly helps to eat, live and breathe the experience of the school’s athletic programs. Longstanding traditions built over many decades also play a huge...

The landmark decision to allow student athletes in college to profit off of their name, image and likeness has completely changed the game. Social media has allowed players to double down on the idea...

Recruiting is an art that takes college football's elite programs years to truly perfect. Building up an immense network of scouts and alumni while attempting to nab as many blue-chip prospects as...

"It was honestly just right place, right time," Zach Soskin says, recalling the chain of events that brought him to the forefront of the NIL conversation. Soskin, who has became a constant voice...

We hear all the time about busts, especially at the quarterback position. These are the guys that were hyped up as the next big thing, saviors of a franchise in desperate need of stability. Instead,...

Although the success of a football program is built on wins and losses, recruiting has never played a more prominent role in maintaining a steady stream of talent for teams across the nation....

Conference realignments are a part of college sports. As different schools gain and lose popularity, decisions must be made as to what the best way is to group them, both from a marketing and...

You clipped together the perfect highlight tape: the half-court buzzer beater, the flashy handles, the rim-rattling dunks... a nice beat to tie it all together. Excitedly, you want to share these...

Young athletes all over the world dream of playing their sport at the college level.  Unfortunately, most young athletes do not always have access to the tools needed to create exposure for their...

First things first, here's a couple vocabulary lessons The NCAA Clearinghouse is a not-for-profit corporation that certifies the academic eligibility of student-athletes. The NCAA member schools use...

College tennis is a unique and great experience for both athletes as well as fans. For those high school athletes looking to advance their tennis career, there are over 900 tennis programs to...

The world of athletics will never forget the man who rose to dominate the sport for several years. Usain Bolt, a representative of Jamaica, was a powerhouse of an athlete. He set multiple world...

The Transfer Portal has always been a part of Collegiate Athletics. However, the ways that it has been improved over the past few years has been a game changer for all collegiate athletes wanting to...

Athletes have unique abilities that go well beyond the classroom and their respective playing fields. It's been in the NCAA promotional commercials for years: "There are over 400,000 NCAA...

The recruiting process is an exciting time. It can also be daunting and intimidating. You want to impress coaches and the student-athletes but an important part of the process is finding the right...

In only a few months since legislation passed in early July, the ability for college athletes to benefit from their Name, Image and Likeness seems like old news. Popular athletes from the most...

Postcards from sunny, resort locations such as the Bahamas or Hawaii. Pictures of the team smiling and enjoying team bonding activities. Glossy and elaborately designed letters with bold,...

What are some of the top best tips for excelling at different positions in volleyball? Are you in a hitting position? Outside, middle or right side hitter? If you answered yes, then definitely...

Full-time track athletes will put in hundreds of hours of workouts each year to help elevate their craft. Running, recovery, biking, lifting, throwing, jumping, or sprinting workouts are all part of...

At GMTM, our mission centers completely around serving athletes and connecting them with opportunity through telling their story. A part of telling your story comes with complete control over your...

NCAA Division-II sports are at the intermediate level of competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It is the middle ground essentially between Division-I...

Throughout the history of America’s Pastime, there have been several notable multisport baseball athletes. Despite competing in multiple sports, some of these athletes have even ended up in the Hall...

[Orlando] This week, USA Team Handball is launching their official Collegiate Handball Campaign on GMTM, inviting college athletes from around the country to connect directly with Team USA, fellow...

Today, August 4, 2022, marks the beginning of the weekend to celebrate the 4th Annual Campbell Trophy Summit [https://www.campbelltrophysummit.org/]. This prestigious summit assembles past and...

For soccer players who want to play professionally, the path differs greatly from other major sports in the United States. Most global soccer players develop through academies sponsored by...

Lacrosse is frequently referred to as “the fastest sport on two feet” and its growth over the last two decades suggests it is the may not lose that reputation anytime soon. For some quick context,...

The name, image, and likeness of college athletes has been a topic of discussion for several years, and with the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Alston Case in 2019, it was ruled that the NCAA cannot...

While most fans are familiar with the prestigious football schools of the NCAA's Division I, the smaller programs of Division II often go unnoticed. Even though the 2020 season was cancelled due to...

It’s a little unusual for a successful football player to only start playing the sport once they reach high school. Athletes who go far in any sport, generally start playing pretty young. But, not...

No matter who you are, no matter what kind of athlete you are, no matter how talented you are, there will be moments of failure. In fact, if you continue to play the game and aren't failing in some...

Everyone is familiar with the NCAA and its 3 subsequent divisions as where the top collegiate athletes in the United States athletes play. But not all college athletes play in the NCAA. In fact,...

This weekend's tragic death of a Virginia Union University football player has brought up the often forgot about topic of athlete health, especially during the hottest days of Summer. Though the...

Collegiate swim and diving is a long-forgotten sport for women that can benefit them immensely. Not only is it entertaining to watch but these women that participate can take their swim career to the...

"Sports are going borderless." That is how GMTM founder Joey Grant sums up the unlimited reach his company's platform has offered to coaches looking for talent. Within the social network his team is...

As one of the world’s oldest sports and centerpiece of the Olympics, wrestling is rooted in deep traditions and valued throughout many cultures. In the United States collegiate wrestling is known as...

The libero position on the volleyball team is one of the most important positions in the game of volleyball (Rank by importance were Setters, Outsides, Liberos). Defense is important but serve...

The highest-paid baseball player in Major League Baseball is pitcher Max Scherzer from the New York Mets.Scherzer will be bringing in 130 million dollars on a 3-year contract...

If you are a basketball fan, player, or coach, you’ve often heard about or have watched some of the top high school programs in the country play. Some of these top schools include: Montverde Academy...

For many people in the basketball community, a college basketball scholarship is held in the highest esteem. It’s the ultimate status symbol - a golden ticket to a promising future and new world of...