PrepWell Podcast with Phil Black
PrepWell Podcast with Phil Black
Phil Black
Ep. 305 | Have DI Scholarships Lost Their Luster?
18 minutes Posted Feb 1, 2026 at 4:48 am.
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In today's episode, I review some inconvenient truths about the state of DI athletic scholarships.

  • What has changed?
  • Did the recent NCAA ruling help or hurt?

What are the risks associated with pursuing a DI scholarship?  

  • crowding-out risk
  • injury risk
  • talent risk
  • financial risk
  • integrity risk
  • development risk
  • coaching risk
  • team culture risk
  • transfer portal risk
  • education risk
  • career risk
  • and more...

How should athletes and families approach this process given all of these pitfalls. 

If your child has entertained the notion of playing their sport in college, at any level, please give this a listen.

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