Eight Years. One Mission. Eight years ago, College Athlete Advantage started with one simple goal: to give student-athletes and their families a better way to navigate the recruiting process. What I saw in recruiting wasn’t good enough. Families lacked reliable information, honest guidance and a clear roadmap. I wanted to combine everything I had learned as a college coach with a system that made recruiting simpler and more effective for college-bound athletes. If a service like CAA had existed when I was being recruited nearly 30 years ago, I truly believe it would have changed the trajectory of my own career. That belief became the foundation of this company, and eight years later, it still guides every decision I make. Building a business isn’t easy. There are public victories people celebrate and challenges no one ever sees. There are moments of uncertainty and countless decisions made behind the scenes. I honestly love it all. It has never been about getting athletes to the "highest" level. We believe in fit over name brand. Sometimes that means turning away athletes who only want our contacts. I wanted to build a company that helps those who truly need and want guidance. From Power 4 to NAIA JV, every athlete deserves support. Most families go through recruiting only once, and we want to help them get it right. From the beginning, I wanted to surround myself with people of character who genuinely care about others and want to make an impact. Building something as a team has always been more rewarding than doing it alone. I’m incredibly grateful for our advisory team. Many have been with us for years, investing their time, experience and hearts into helping young athletes pursue life-changing opportunities. I trust them completely to do what’s right for every family they serve. During the past eight years, recruiting has changed dramatically. New companies enter the space every day. AI is transforming how information is shared. Competition is healthy because it pushes all of us to improve. But saying you want to help families is much easier than actually doing it. Real recruiting isn’t a one-week process or an Instagram post. It often takes 12 to 30 months of communication, planning, relationship building and guidance. The deeper the relationship, the better the chance of a positive outcome. I’m proud of what we’ve built, proud of the advisors who represent our mission every day, and thankful for every player and family who has trusted us. As we look ahead, our commitment remains the same. The heartbeat of College Athlete Advantage will never change. We will put our athletes first and continue improving the systems and service we provide. Thank you to every family, athlete, advisor, coach and supporter who has trusted us over these past eight years. We’re honored to be part of your journey and excited for what’s ahead. Here’s to the next chapter. And year #9.

The transfer portal has made it easier than ever to change schools. But “free to transfer” doesn’t mean “free.” The hidden costs of transferring often include: • Lost college credits that don’t transfer • Extra semesters to graduate • Paying for classes you’ve already taken • Delayed graduation • More tuition and living expenses The goal shouldn’t be to plan on transferring. The goal should be to find the best fit the first time. Sometimes a transfer is absolutely the right decision. But it should be a strategic move,not something you assume has no consequences. Before you enter the portal, ask yourself: What’s the real cost of transferring?