FREE RECRUITING GUIDE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETE
The Student-Athlete Success Playbook
How Grades, Testing, and Coachability Quietly Shape College Recruiting Opportunities for Student-Athletes
This free playbook explains what parents are rarely told about the recruiting process - and how to protect your child’s future opportunities without adding pressure at home.
Trusted by student-athlete families for 15+ years
Does This Feel Familiar?
You’re doing everything right… but something still feels off.
Grades Dropping
Even though your child is working hard, results aren’t matching effort.
Constant Stress
Every week feels reactive, rushed, and overwhelming.
Recruiting Confusion
You’re not sure what actually matters to coaches.
What’s Inside the Playbook
6 powerful chapters designed for real student-athlete success
Chapter 1: Recruiting Reality
Understand what coaches actually look for beyond performance.
Chapter 2: GPA Strategy
Learn how GPA becomes your biggest leverage point.
Chapter 3: Academic System
Build a system that actually fits an athlete’s schedule.
Chapter 4: ACT Strategy
A smarter, stress-free way to approach standardized testing.
Chapter 5: Coachability
Develop communication, confidence, and emotional control.
Chapter 6: Readiness Checklist
A complete framework to assess and improve recruiting readiness.
About The Mentor
Meet Tika Haake
Tika Haake is an academic strategist who specializes in working exclusively with student-athletes.
As a former NCAA Division I gymnast with a background in Biomedical Engineering, she understands the unique pressure student-athletes face - both academically and athletically.
Through her work at CarpeDiem Academics, she helps athletes raise ACT scores, protect their GPA, and build systems that fit their demanding schedules - without burnout or overwhelm.
From Chaos → Clarity
Before
Late assignments
Stressful nights
Confusion about recruiting
After
Clear academic system
Consistent grades
Confidence in recruiting path
Download the Free Playbook
Start building a smarter system for your student-athlete today.