Nysea Sports Talk

This week we welcome Scott Laigo President of Student Athlete Advocates to NYSEA. Scott helps parents and student-athletes through the eligibility, recruiting and financial aid process. From D1 to NAIA. We discuss the importance of getting advice early. As early as 8th grade. We discuss the deplorable incident this past week with adults fighting in front of 7-year old kids. What needs to be done, the importance of our kids having fun and why would anyone want to umpire games. Do you know what a Snowplow parent is? Helicopter meets Snowplow. Parents are more involved in their kids' training, decision making, and social status. Is it too much, can parents and coaches find a middle ground, or will this continue to be the trend? This week California passed a law (Bill 206) that would allow college athletes in the state to earn compensation for their use of their own name, image or likeness, beginning in 2023. NCAA President Mark Emmert thinks "it would have a negative impact on the exact student-athletes it