Our Story
After navigating the stress, confusion, and uncertainty of our own recruiting journeys, we saw firsthand how difficult the college recruitment process can be—especially without proper guidance. That experience is what led us, Guillermo Gasset Ruiz and Shay Roban, to create College Athlete Network.
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We believe no athlete should have to go through the recruiting process alone. With that belief at the core, we built College Athlete Network with one simple goal: to make college recruitment more understandable, accessible, and achievable for as many athletes as possible. That vision has grown into an agency-style nonprofit that supports high school athletes through one-on-one mentorship, pairing them with driven, knowledgeable, and caring current college athletes who have recently walked the same path.
What We Offer
One on One Mentoring
Mentoring sessions to discuss game preparation, mentality, and pre-game routines.
Exposure To High Levels
Gain exposure with the collegiate basketball world and what it truly takes to play at the next level.
Personalized Training
Receive customized workouts and training regimens to enhance skills. Free group in-person training sessions.
Our Mentorship Approach
In-Person Connections
We match mentors with athletes who are geographically close to make face-to-face meetings and training possible.
Shared Experiences
Mentors and athletes bond over common experiences in sports, academics, and life.
Holistic Support
Mentors provide guidance beyond the court, helping athletes grow personally, academically, and mentally.
Creating a recruitment plan, guidance on reaching out to coaches, writing effective emails, and creating highlight videos.
Our program fosters relationships that continue to influence athletes’ development long after the mentorship ends.
