Are you an underclassman dreaming of playing your sport in college? Do you wonder how to make your involvement in athletics enhance your chances of admission? Here are some guidelines for prospective college athletes. Choose a college by following the “broken leg” rule. It’s simple—if you were unable to compete there, would you still want to attend that college? Earn the best grades that you can. Although you may receive letters of interest from very selective colleges, they will not continue in the recruiting process unless they feel you can be competitive academically as well as on the playing field. SAT and/or ACT scores are also critical for these institutions. For many colleges, the required GPA and scores will be far above the NCAA eligibility requirements. Be realistic. Ask your coach for his/her honest assessment of your ability to play at Division I, II, or III. Be proactive. Start the process early. Research colleges that meet your criteria both for athletics and academics. Include schools with sports teams from at least two different divisions. Complete prospective athlete forms on the athletics area of college websites. Email appropriate coaches expressing your interest in their program. Market yourself. Don’t count on colleges finding you. Make yourself visible by playing at regional events and showcases. Ask which colleges will be represented at the event and contact their coaches beforehand. Make unofficial visits to campuses that interest you. Contact the coaches ahead of time and ask if you could meet with them when you’re on campus. Compile video clips of your play that can be made into a recruitment DVD. Register on the NCAA Eligibility Center website by the end of junior year.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:14:27 +0000
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