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When transitioning to college as a student-athlete, it's important to consider the level of competition and the physicality of the game at the collegiate level. Take your time to carefully evaluate your options and choose a college that best fits and suits you. It's also crucial to balance your athletic commitments with academics by attending classes and actively engaging in learning. Additionally, consider the support of your family and loved ones, as their presence at your games can be an important factor in your college decision. Enjoy your time in juniors, continue improving, and make the most of the opportunities that come your way. As you navigate this transition, remember that the support of others, both on and off the ice, is invaluable on your journey toward a college athletics career.

Mark Estapa | Michigan Ice Hockey

You got to enjoy juniors , um , keep getting better every day there . I would say when you come into college , uh , you're coming from juniors , you're probably one of the better players where you're coming from if you're , you know , moving on to college and , you know , just knowing that guys are bigger and stronger and they're , they're grown men pretty much out there . So I guess like listening to older guys , uh , just knowing that they know what they're talking about , they've been through it , they're gonna give you their best pieces of advice to get you to where they have been and what they've gone through .

Mark Estapa | Michigan Ice Hockey

Uh look at what you really need . Uh , what will really help best fit you and suit you and then once you pick your college , you just , it's the best thing in the world , right ? You know , where you're going or your future is at , but then the road along there , you don't want to jump ahead either .

Mark Estapa | Michigan Ice Hockey

Uh , what will really help best fit you and suit you and then once you pick your college , you just , it's the best thing in the world , right ? You know , where you're going or your future is at , but then the road along there , you don't want to jump ahead either . You got to enjoy juniors , um , keep getting better every day there .

Mark Estapa | Michigan Ice Hockey

One really important thing to me is my grandma and grandpa being able to come to pretty much every game for a young athlete trying to pick what college you go to . I would say , just look at your options , make sure that you're not just jumping to any decisions . Uh look at what you really need .

Mark Estapa | Michigan Ice Hockey

So I've got about three hours in there to just do work and try to get it to get it done . But also , like , sit back and actually retain the information and , you know , I , I think just going to class is another huge thing and then if you're going to take the time to go to class , you might as well learn the information and keep becoming smarter every day as a senior . It's my last year before I hopefully can play professionally .