Win All Four 2026: A Four Year Guide & Workbook for Students Aiming for College Paperback – February 26, 2026

by Mr. Michael Kostoff, M.A. Ed (Author)

Why Create This Workbook?

Across our country, countless student-athletes dedicate endless hours to developing the fundamentals and refining the techniques of their sport—all with the dream of becoming a college athlete. For many, that dream began in youth leagues and has remained a driving force throughout their development.

However, talent and hard work alone are not enough.

The purpose of this workbook is to provide every high school athlete—and their parents—with both a clear understanding and a structured plan to navigate the college recruiting process successfully. My hope is that athletes will use the information, tools, and strategies in this workbook to increase their opportunities and turn their dreams into reality.

This book serves as both a guide and a hands-on workbook designed to walk student-athletes through every stage of the recruiting journey, including understanding academic eligibility requirements.

Inside, you will find:

  • Worksheets to guide annual meetings with your high school counselor
  • Planning tools for productive conversations with your head coach
  • Core-course tracking sheets
  • Core GPA calculation worksheets
  • Organizational tools to help manage deadlines and requirements

The recruiting process is not a single moment—it is a multi-year journey that requires preparation, organization, communication, and accountability. This workbook is designed to help you take ownership of that journey with clarity and confidence.

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A Transcript Mindset: Building Individual Success in High School Paperback – December 31, 2024

by Mr. Michael C. Kostoff M.A. Ed. (Author)

The Transcript Mindset’s goal is to change the focus from the student’s report card to the student’s high school transcript and cumulative GPA. Additionally, The Transcript Mindset also offers the Four Tracks of Success to help empower each student to navigate their post-secondary educational plans beginning in the ninth grade. The student’s “PSE.” Students and especially parents need to understand the how semester grades builds the high school transcript starting with the ninth grade marks setting the baseline of the GPA. The Transcript Mindset’s theme “My 4 for 4 for 40” – MY 4 years of high school is to achieve MY 4 years of my post-secondary education dream which is to prepare me for the 40 years of my adult life.

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