Serious Threat Athletic and Recruitment Development (S.T.A.R. Development) is a free service provided by Serious Threat Post-Grad Prep Academy, which promotes the continuance of higher education for prospective college student-athletes. Our primary focus is to support the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) athletic structure and assist budget restricted mainstream small school programs. Based in Chicago, S.T.A.R Development mentors athletes and parents, consults on college athletic recruitment plans, works as a liaison between college recruiters and student-athletes, and conducts events for the sole purpose of increasing prospective student-athletes’ chances of receiving financial assistance for higher education.