Shaquana “Shaq” Miller is an Assistant Athletic Director for Student Support and founder of Next Play Athletics Consulting. With a background in NCAA compliance, academic support, and coaching, she helps student-athletes and families navigate eligibility, recruiting, and college readiness. Shaq is completing a doctorate in Sport and Athletic Leadership focused on equity in collegiate athletics.

1. Why do so many student-athletes miss opportunities at the next level, not because of talent, but because of a lack of information, preparation, or strategy?

2. What are the biggest misconceptions families and student-athletes have about NCAA eligibility, recruiting, and what it actually takes to be “college-ready”?

3. How does early academic planning and intentional decision-making in middle and high school change the long-term outcomes for student-athletes?

4. What does “next-level success” really look like for student-athletes beyond scholarships, and how can families better prepare for life after sports?

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