David Horne
David Horne is co-founder of the College Help Guide. To learn more about planning and going to college in the USA you should visit College Help Guide
Articles by this Author
What Should High School Athletes Look for When Choosing Their College
- By David Horne
- Published February 29th, 2008
- College and University
- Unrated
As a former college sports coach i was often amazed at how little research some student-athletes did when it came to selecting their school. College can be some of the best years of your life and if you get it wrong they can also provide you with some bad experiences.
I know that most athletes are controlled by the "money factor" when it comes to choosing schools but you should still understand the various types of schools on offer and which one is best for you.
I know that most athletes are controlled by the "money factor" when it comes to choosing schools but you should still understand the various types of schools on offer and which one is best for you.
Making The Right College Choice for You is the Key to Happiness and Success
- By David Horne
- Published February 25th, 2008
- College and University
- Unrated
When it comes to choosing your college there are a number of key factors that you must look at prior to committing to that school. College can be some of the best years of your life but the wrong decision in school selection can cause you to have many problems down the road.
Are You Prepared for Life as a College Student in the USA
- By David Horne
- Published February 25th, 2008
- College and University
- Unrated
College can be some of the "best" years of your life but only if you are ready for it! This article explains some of the challenges that freshmen students will face in college.
Why Power Training is Essential to Becoming a Faster Athlete
- By David Horne
- Published February 25th, 2008
- Basketball
- Unrated
Maximum power is trained when the athlete works in a range of between 95-100% of their maximum intensity. All too often athletes perform these power training drills at a low intensity thus defeating the purpose of overloading the muscles and maximizing you time spent training. Plyometrics has become the standard for power development with many trainers.
Making The Right College Choice for You is the Key to Happiness and Success
- By David Horne
- Published February 25th, 2008
- College and University
- Unrated
Location! Location! Location! Yes, this is the motto for buying real estate! However, it is a very big consideration that is often neglected when choosing where you will go to school. The weather can determine many things such as: The time spent outdoors, the difference between seasons, ability to play sports outdoors, snow, rainfall, heat, whether you will need air conditioning or heating where you live, ability to drive a car (eg.
Are You Prepared for Life as a College Student in the USA
- By David Horne
- Published February 25th, 2008
- College and University
- Unrated
College can be some of the "best" years of your life but only if you are ready for it! Now these "Best Years" have to be in context with everything else that one experiences in life. However, the point here is that your years in college can provide you with many great experiences, allow you to make friends for life, often meet your partner for life, enjoy the freedom associated with being away from home, the social and sporting cultures, and combining your studies with the every day pressures of college life.
