Media Inquiries

Summary of Expertise:
12+ years of experience and extensive knowledge and contacts in the area of sport science, college athletics, high school athletics, NCAA rules and issues, athletic recruiting, sport psychology, athletic conditioning, fitness and youth sport participation and health issues.

For expert opinions on athletic recruiting, recruiting services, recruiting showcases, college admissions and selection, scholarships, trends in recruiting, youth sports, parents role in athletics and recruiting, NCAA issues and sport psychology issues.
 
Available for:  Interviews, radio, television, panel discussions, ghost writing, Op-Ed, educational seminars and forums.

Contact
Ray Lauenstein (Bio)
Phone:518-729-4183

Photo - PDF available upon request, link to JPEG

News
-  Athletically Sound and College Bound - Go 3/05
-  CompusSports Hires Ray Lauenstein to produce newsletter Go   9/04
      View past editions   Sept   Oct
-  Handle with Care: Too many breaking pitches bad for arms Go  4/23/04
-  Making of Student Athlete  Author Looks to Enlighten Others Go - 4/8/04
-  Ray Lauenstein joins CompuSports Media Exchange Editorial Group Go   3/18/04
-  Sports Book Author Has Local Ties  Go   2/2/04

Credentials
- Author of College Bound: The Official Guide to Playing College Baseball
- Co- Author of The Making of A Student Athlete - Succeeding in the College Selection, Admissions and Athletic Recruiting Process.
- Publisher of The Athlete's Advisor Newsletter - 1996-1998 a subscription newsletter for high school guidance and athletic departments. Focused on preparing student athletes for the recruiting process.
- Author of The Coaches Advisor - a monthly eNewsletter focusing on coaching education.
- Producer of www.athletesadvisor.com (1996-present)
- Editorial Member - CompuSports Media Exchange
- Published articles in: All-Stater Magazine, Pony Baseball magazine, Boston Sports Journal,  Golf Illustrated, National High School Baseball Coaches Association Publications
 
Education
- MS - Sport and Exercise Psychology, Florida State University
- BS - Psychology, Hamilton College (NY)
- Norwich High School (NY)

Athletics
- Baseball - Hamilton College, Pitcher and Outfielder, Captain
- Football - Hamilton College, Wide Receiver
- Coaching - High school and youth baseball, youth football
- Recreational - Marathon Finisher, Trail Runner

Coaching
 High school baseball
 - Florida High School, Tallahassee FL
 - Telluride High School, Telluride CO
 
Ray Lauenstein is the author of Baseball: Playing Outside the Lines and The Making of a Student Athlete.  He also holds a Masters Degree in Sport Psychology and gives seminars on Mental Skills Training and the Recruiting Process.  If you would like him to speak to your team, booster club or other group please contact him via the online form or call 1-617-835-1836.