The next level looksdifferent for everyone.
Mike Gatley helps student-athletes, families, and school leaders understand their options, make informed decisions, and move forward with confidence.
Four decades across coaching, admissions & athletic leadership
Start with where you are.
Whether you are planning for college, supporting a student-athlete, or leading an athletic community, Mike brings practical guidance grounded in decades of firsthand experience.
For Student-Athletes & Families
Make sense of recruiting, college admissions, eligibility, financial aid, and the realities of collegiate athletics—with guidance built around the student, not a generic formula.
For Schools & Athletic Programs
Give parents, coaches, staff, and student-athletes the information they need to make better decisions and build stronger programs.
Hazing + HIB
Help your community recognize harmful behavior, challenge the code of silence, and create a culture in which people are prepared to speak up.
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He knows the processfrom the inside.
Mike's career spans college admissions and financial aid, collegiate and professional basketball, and 23 years leading high school athletic programs.
That breadth of experience gives him a rare understanding of how academics, athletics, finances, leadership, and school culture intersect, and allows him to turn complicated questions into clear, practical guidance for student-athletes, families, and schools.
College Admissions
Held admissions and registrar roles at The College of New Jersey and Elizabethtown College, gaining firsthand insight into how colleges evaluate, enroll, and support students.
Financial Aid
Served as Associate Director of Financial Aid at Kean University, helping students and families understand cost, financial aid, and the realities behind choosing a college.
Athletic Administration
Spent 23 years leading athletic programs at Hammonton High School and Mainland Regional High School, overseeing coaches, operations, student-athlete development, and program culture.
Coaching
Spent 14 years coaching basketball at the collegiate and professional levels, including head coaching roles at Kean University and the Atlantic City Seagulls.
Dismantle the code of silence.
Hazing, harassment, intimidation, and bullying persist when people do not recognize what they are seeing—or do not feel equipped to interrupt it.
Mike's interactive workshop helps students, coaches, parents, and school leaders distinguish tradition from harm, understand the role each person plays, and build the confidence to speak up.
This is not a presentation designed simply to check a box. It is an honest, practical conversation built to change what people recognize, what they accept, and what they do next.
What schools and families say
“Thank you for the NCAA presentation; my son and I found it helpful and insightful. I loved that Mike focused on academics, as well as athletics. It was encouraging to my son.”
— Parent
“That was great . . . I wish I would have heard this freshman year.”
— Junior student-athlete
“What sets Mike apart is his genuine passion for helping young athletes and their families succeed. He goes beyond the basics, offering real world anecdotes and actionable advice that attendees can apply immediately.”
— Superintendent
“It was a great night filled with invaluable insights that garnered overwhelmingly positive feedback from both parents and student-athletes alike.”
— Athletic director
Not sure where to begin?
Tell Mike what you are navigating. He will help you identify the right next step—whether that means individual guidance, a parent program, staff training, or a workshop for your entire school community.
The first consultation is free.