College Basketball 101
Coming soon
Parents
The game can be confusing for parents. It doesn't have to be.
You're not supposed to already know how this works. SOAR gives families straight answers so you can support your athlete with confidence instead of anxiety.
What We Help You Understand
The questions behind the questions.
- What level of basketball may be appropriate for your athlete
- What coaches are actually looking for
- When recruiting should become a priority
- How to communicate with coaches
- What questions to ask college programs
- How to evaluate opportunities and offers
- How to support your athlete without taking over the process
- What the different college basketball pathways look like
In Development
The SOAR Parent Playbook
A single resource that walks a family through the basketball journey — from youth basketball through the college decision. What each stage asks for, what to expect, and what to do next.
Inside the Playbook
- 01Youth basketball: what actually matters
- 02Choosing teams, AAU, and training
- 03The high school years and the timeline
- 04Understanding the levels of college basketball
- 05Recruiting communication that works
- 06Visits, evaluations, and offers
- 07Making the decision as a family
SOAR Parent Resource Center
Guides, coming as we build them.
Recruiting Timeline
Coming soon
NCAA / NAIA / JUCO Explained
Coming soon
Questions to Ask a College Coach
Coming soon
How to Evaluate a College Program
Coming soon
Highlight Film Checklist
Coming soon
Recruiting Email Guide
Coming soon
What Parents Should Know About AAU Basketball
Coming soon
How to Support Your Athlete
Coming soon
What Happens After High School?
Coming soon
The SOAR Journal
Categories.
Player Development
Basketball skill tips and training education.
Recruiting
College recruiting education, level by level.
Parent Education
Resources for basketball parents.
Basketball IQ
Decision making and game understanding.
Next Level
College and professional basketball pathways.
Overseas
Education about international basketball.
Have a question about the journey?
Ask it. Most of what SOAR publishes starts as a question from a parent.