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3. Build a Dream Team
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Build a Dream Team and Create Your Top 25 Target List
STEP 3
We focus on how to develop your "Dream Team" of family, coaches, counselors and friends.
They become your support system to help
you through the recruiting process. One of the first things they will help you do is to build your
"Top 25 Target List" of colleges that interest you.
IN STEP 3, WE WILL TEACH YOU:
1. The equipment you must have and the "must do" list to play the recruiting game.
2. The leadership position you will take as the captain of your recruiting team.
3. The vital role your parents will play in the process.
4. The role high school and club coaches can play in helping you pursue a
sports scholarship.
5. What you should expect from your guidance counselor.
6. The benefits of using a Sports Scholarship Pro Coach to help guide
you through the process.
7. How to come up with your "Top 25 Target List" of colleges.
8. Which factors are important in finding a college that is "The Right Fit" for you.
Now, go to your Scholarship Workbook, to get started with STEP 3. Track your progress on your "Checklist
for Success."
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TOP 10 MUST DO'S In the Recruiting Game
Follow these 10 Must Do's closely and you will increase your chances for a sports scholarship to the college of your choice. We map out the specific things you must do to get the best return on your investment of time and energy.
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The Student-Athlete's Role:
Team Captain
Before you can begin on this sports scholarship journey, you must first decide that playing at the collegiate level is truly something that you want to do. It must be your dream, and you must be willing to make the commitment to work hard to ensure that your college search is a success. Just as you benefit from hard work and determination in your sport, the same will hold true for your scholarship search . . . more...
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Parent's Role:
Team Manager
The recruiting process requires the involvement of the whole family. As parents, your support, guidance, advice, love and patience will make a world of difference in your son or daughter achieving success at the end of the recruiting process. As your high school athlete is striving toward independence, this is one of the biggest decisions he will ever have to make, and believe it or not, he values your opinion more than anyone else's. It is important that you communicate often and well with your child. You will need to stick together through the ups and downs of the sports scholarship search process. . . . more...
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Coaches' Roles
As a high school or club coach, you are probably overwhelmed with responsibilities and cannot fathom helping your athletes through the recruiting process. That is very understandable, and it is not your responsibility to do so. It really is up to the athlete to take control of his scholarship search, and in the process, he may come to you for advice and guidance. That is when you can determine how great a role you are able to play. . . . more...
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Guidance Counselor's Role
Your role is very important in helping the student-athlete achieve his dream of playing his sport in college. The student will need you to help him stay on track with the core classes that are required by the NCAA Eligibility Center. There are strict requirements for the athletes to fulfill in order to be considered eligible to be recruited by the coaches. . . . more...
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Developing Your "Top 25 Target List" of Colleges
Right now, you are probably thinking, "I am just getting used to this high school thing, how can I POSSIBLY think about which colleges I might like to attend?" This thought is so appropriate and NORMAL!! Coming up with your "Top 25 Target List" of schools may seem totally overwhelming, and many of you will want to put it off for at least another couple weeks. Let me caution you that putting it off will only cause you to delay the start of your recruiting process.
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The Right Fit - Location, Location, Location!
Determining which college is "The Right Fit" for you will be a family activity. As an act of appreciation for all your parents have done to help you succeed, you will want to consider how your decision will impact your whole family. In the end, YOU are the one who will get to "live it," and you need to realize that your college choice will . . . more...
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The Right Fit - Con$ider the Co$t
What cost? You are going for a scholarship, right? The truth is that a "full ride" scholarship offer is a very rare occurrence. The trend for most conferences is to offer "one-year renewable scholarships." Many programs offer "partial scholarships" so that they can spread the wealth among more athletes. Most scholarships do not cover . . . more...
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The Right Fit - Academic Quality and Level of Athletics
Universities vary as much in their academic quality as they do in their athletic quality. Working hard for your degree is definitely expected at every university, but you want to be certain that the level of academics is best for you. Be realistic about your abilities in the classroom and your work ethic when it comes to studying, and go for the highest level of education that is available to you.
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The Right Fit - Housing Options, Party Schools and Medical Facilities
Some colleges require students to live on campus for freshman year or longer. Others have very limited campus housing and even freshmen must find apartment housing near campus. Parking can become a major frustration and should be something you investigate thoroughly. Is there a university bus service? . . . more...
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The Right Fit - Bigger Is Not Always Better
The bigger the university does not necessarily ensure a better education. A larger university generally has more majors to offer, great academic facilities, and large, well-supported athletic programs with the entire infrastructure, but that also comes with parking problems and difficulty getting into a class you may need. Also, the class sizes . . . more...
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The Right Fit - Are the Coach and the Team Right for You?
During your campus visit, it is important that make the opportunity to spend time with the coach and see him in action with his players. It is important that you observe him interacting with the team at practice and during competition. Your time will be limited, so you will have to rely on your gut feeling to guide you about what you notice. Does the team seem to respect the coach? Does the coach respect and value the players? Do you feel comfortable around the coach? Is he approachable and open to conversation? . . . more...
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