The Williford Project™

Parent Academy^™

Parents are part of the journey too. Parent Academy™ is a quarterly workshop series that gives families clear answers on development, eligibility, visits, and money, so no one is guessing.

Format

Quarterly workshops, virtual and in person

Built for

Parents and guardians of aspiring athletes

Length

90 minutes, with live Q and A

Recordings

Every session video, free to replay

Curriculum

What we cover

Athlete Development 101

How the process actually works, who to contact, and when to start.

Rules and Timelines

Eligibility, contact periods, and the calendar families need to plan around.

Coach Outreach

Emails, film, and follow up that get a response instead of silence.

Campus Visits

What to ask, what to watch for, and how to compare programs honestly.

Scholarships and Aid

Athletic, merit, and financial aid, and how packages come together.

NIL Basics

What name, image, and likeness means for a high school and college athlete.

Members library

The Athlete Series

Full length Athlete Series stories, session replays, and videos live behind your Parent Academy™ membership. Set up a login, join monthly, and everything new is added there.

Join Parent Academy Read the feature: Khalil Thompson OLY Members: open your Parent Academy portal

Coming soon

Full stories on the way

The full conversations will be added here as part of Parent Academy™ workshops — virtual and at clinics. Check back for updates.

Parent Academy™