The Gap Year that Changed Everything for this D1 Athlete

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The Gap Year that Changed Everything for this D1 Athlete

Maryland Lacrosse commit Eric Kolar joins the podcast today to share his experience taking a gap year in a post-graduate high school program as he prepares to compete at the highest level. Eric shares his thoughts that went in to the decision to take an extra year of preparation before joining a Big Ten program, as well as how a gap year may be one of the best decisions high school athletes can make.

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