In this episode of The Athlete Playbook Podcast, Simone sits down with her former teammate and friend, Vicky Lamar — founder of Securing Degrees LLC — to break down everything students and families need to know about scholarships, grants, and making college affordable. Vicky shares her own journey, practical tips for finding free money, and advice for students who feel overwhelmed by the financial aid process. Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or a first-gen student, this episode is full of free game to help secure your future — without the debt.

In this episode of The Athlete Playbook Podcast, Simone sits down with her former teammate and friend, Vicky Lamar — founder of Securing Degrees LLC — to break down everything students and families need to know about scholarships, grants, and making college affordable. Vicky shares her own journey, practical tips for finding free money, and advice for students who feel overwhelmed by the financial aid process. Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or a first-gen student, this episode is full of free game to help secure your future — without the debt.

So you want to go D1? Here's what you need to know! In this episode, I’m sharing practical tips for high school athletes who dream of competing at the collegiate level. From building good habits on and off the field to standing out in the recruiting process, these are the steps you should be taking now to set yourself up for success.