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High School Freshman Student Athlete To-Do-List

November 10, 2017 by newsp

It’s your freshman year in high school and you loving playing sports, you’d like to continue playing in college. So the question is, what should you be doing to position yourself for a playing at the next level?

Below is list of items you need to keep in mind to reach your goals:

  • Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse – In an article we published a few years back, we shared heartbreaking story about one of his student-athletes. After committing to her top college, she was notified by the NCAA that (2) of her “Core” classes did not meet current standards. The college in this case pulled the scholarship and went with another athlete.
  • Work with your guidance counselor to map out your classes. You need to understand the NCAA or NAIA academic requirements.
  • Study hard, this is the time to build up your grade point average by concentrating on your studies and take courses that will build a college-prep curriculum foundation
  • Visit some colleges, yes start your freshman year. This will be one of the biggest decisions you’ll make and the visits are a very important part of the recruiting process. You need to find the right place, the one that truly feels right to you.
  • Begin to list your top colleges and consider these guidelines:
    • Location – how far away are you willing to be away from home. If it’s more than a few hours, know your parents may not see as many games as you’d like.
    • Do they have your field of study and are they known for this degree?
    • Can you be competitive at this level? DI schools only select less than 1% of athletes. DII and DII programs offer very competitive programs, make sure you see a game during your visit. You made be surprised at the speed of their game.
    • Understand the financial packages offered – NAIA offers both athletic and academic scholarships, while DII only offers academic scholarships
    • Size of college, do you want the attention of a smaller school with 20 students per class, or does the larger institution get you excited?
  • Create your student athlete profile. There are a number of free / low cost resources to get your skills online so college coaches can visit you virtually.
    • BeRecruited
    • UniversityAthlete
    • CaptainU
  • Begin building your recruiting video, this should be short and showcase your athletic skills. Article on creating your video
  • Understand the club organizations or leagues outside of high school that offer a competitive environment to develop your skills. One great travel program can open doors to more knowledgeable coaches and provide a platform for regional or national tournaments.
  • Let your high school and club coaches know you’d like to play in college, so when they are talking with college coaches they can share your interest in play at the next level. Your coaches are there to help you both on and off the field, but don’t expect them to do all the work. They recruiting process is something you and your parents must own.
  • Consider attending a local college camp or combine to see how compare to other athletes. These camps will also provide some exposure to college coaches, since they are often staffed by coaches from surrounding DII and DII schools.

Good example of a baseball camp:

 

Filed Under: College Prep, College Selection, College Visits, NCAA Rules, Recruiting Process Tagged With: High School Freshman Student athlete to-do-list, Recruiting Video, Register for NCAA, Student Athlete Profile, Visiting Colleges, Working with guidance counselor for class selection

Why play college sports

June 26, 2017 by newsp

Listen to Kendall Spencer on his college sports experiences, there’s more opportunity than just playing the game

Kendall Spencer is a former track student-athlete at the University of New Mexico. He is a former chair of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) for Division I. Learn more about SAAC.

More resources to help you understand the college sports experience

Want to play college sports? – Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure you have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.

Probability of going pro – There are nearly half a million NCAA athletes and the reality is that very few of them will go on to play sports professionally. See the stats.

Investing where it matters – There is a lot of talk about how much money college sports generates. But did you know that almost all NCAA revenue goes back to NCAA schools, conferences and student-athletes? Learn more.

NCAA After the Game™ – We know that most college athletes will go pro in something other than sports. NCAA After the Game is a resources for former college athletes of all ages. It’s the go-to place for help in succeeding on the biggest court of all…life.

Source: NCAA

Filed Under: NCAA Rules, Recruiting Process Tagged With: NCAA After the game, Opportunities from playing college sports, Why play sports in college

Marketing your Student-Athlete!

June 9, 2016 by newsp Leave a Comment

Send to your favorite college coach by your Soph. Year

Begin sending your profile to colleges on your list. Include every division I,II and III program in the states you’d like to attend school.

Another way to get you in front of your favorite college is to fill out online forms listed on most college web sites. Search for colleges on your list and look for the prospective student-athlete form. These forms are read by assistant coaches and sent on to the head coach if they find and interesting prospect.Student Athlete 2

Remember coaches are looking for Student-Athletes to represent their program, not just a great athlete. Coaches look for great students, good athletes and most of all great people…….tell them why your more than an athlete!

Joe Student-Athlete –  LB, RB

Class of 2006

6’1” 205lb All Conference Football and Track

4.5 – 40 Yard / 325lb Bench  /  420lb Squat

Filed Under: Recruiting Process Tagged With: College Prospect, College Recuiting, Marketing Student Athletes, Student Athlete Profile

Steps to Achieving NCAA Eligibility

June 9, 2016 by newsp Leave a Comment

Freshmen and Sophomores 

  1. Start planning now!j0430568
  2. Work hard to get the best grades possible.
  3. Take classes that match your school’s NCAA list of approved core courses.
  4. You can receive your school’s NCAA list of approved core courses
    at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

Juniors

  1. At the beginning of your junior year, register at  www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and complete the amateurism questionnaire.
  2. Register to take the ACT, SAT or both and use the Eligibility
    Center code (9999) as a score recipient.
  3. Double check to make sure the courses you have taken match
    your school’s NCAA list of approved core courses.
  4. Ask your guidance counselor to send an official transcript to
    the Eligibility Center after completing your junior year. (The
    Eligibility Center does NOT accept faxed transcripts or test
    scores.)
  5. Prior to registration for classes for your senior year, check with
    your guidance counselor to determine the amount of core
    courses that you need to complete your senior year.

Seniors

  1. Take the SAT and/or ACT again. The Eligibility Center will use the
    best scores from each section of the ACT or SAT to determine
    your best cumulative score.
  2. Continue to take college-prep courses.
  3. Check the courses you have taken to match your school’s NCAA
    list of approved core courses.
  4. Review your amateurism questionnaire responses and request
    final amateurism certification on or after April 1 (for fall enrollees) or October 1 (for spring enrollees).
  5. Continue to work hard to get the best grades possible.
  6. Graduate on time (in eight academic semesters). If you fall
    behind, use summer school sessions prior to graduation to catch
    up.
  7. After graduation, ask your guidance counselor to send your final
    transcript with proof of graduation.

Source: NCAA.ORG

Filed Under: Recruiting Process Tagged With: NCAA Clearinghouse, NCAA Core Courses, Steps to NCAA Eligibility

Top 10 Questions to ask the Recruiting Coach

June 9, 2016 by newsp Leave a Comment

Top 10 questions to ask the college coach during the recruiting process.  

Most student-athletes and their family will let the college coach dominate the interview process. The students and their parents should begin to control the process by asking the right questions and understand the coach is making hundreds of calls to other prospects, so find out quickly if there is interest on both sides.

Below are the top 10 questions the student-athlete should ask any college coach or one of their staff members during the one-on-one interview before making a commitment:

1. Based on what you know now, what are my earliest opportunities at playing my position?

2. How many athletes are you recruiting that play my position?

3. How many strong undergraduates are ready to move into the position I play?

4. Do you intend to play me at another position than what I played in high school?

5. What allowances are made for class and exam preparation?

6. Does the athletic program have an off-season schedule?

7. What is the breakdown of the staff, coaches, and their specialties and who will I be working with if I decide to commit to play for your college?

8. If I am offered a partial scholarship, what do I need to do to get a full scholarship?

9. How much money is a typical athletic scholarship worth?

10. If I get hurt, and cannot play anymore, what provisions are available for me in order to keep my scholarship?

The college coach’s main intent is to get the student-athlete to commit, it is very important you ask the right questions so both parties have a clear understand as well as a comfort level before moving to the next step.

Filed Under: Recruiting Process Tagged With: College Recuiting, College Scholarships, Questions to ask college coach, Recruiting process

Athletic Scholarships Don’t Just Happen

June 6, 2016 by newsp Leave a Comment

What’s your Game Plan?

One more high school sports season has started. Thousands of student-athletes are hitting the courts, field and golf courses, their efforts and successes should be shared with prospective colleges.

Parents of student athletes, what are you doing to help your child reach their goals of playing at the next level??

Student-Athlete web sites are an important tool in the recruiting process, these sites give college coaches a virtual visit to your student-athlete’s success both on and off the field.

Below is a sample of one of our student athlete’s personal web site.

Bill Schoenle Milford Football Site

Scholarpreps game plans will help you with the following:

  • Student Athlete Marketing Plan
  • Personal Web Profile
  • Update your stats online
  • Highlight/Skill Video
  • See Who Visited Your Site
  • Coach Communication
  • Contact More Colleges
  • Increase Scholarship Options
  • Understand Recruiting Process

Additional Sites:

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Anthony Paterra Site

D Milan Screen Shot

Filed Under: Recruiting Process Tagged With: Athletic scholarships don't just happen, College Recuiting, Personal Sites for Student Athletes

Why register for the NCAA clearing house as a High School Freshman

June 6, 2016 by newsp Leave a Comment

During a recent visit with a high school athletic director, he told me a heart breaking story about one of his student-athletes. After committing to her top college, she was notified by the NCAA that (2) of her “Core” classes did not meet current standards. The college in this case pulled the scholarship and went with another athlete.

Don’t become one of those students left on the sidelines because you did not meet the core requirements. The NCAA continues to change their requirements, so unless you are keeping up with the latest NCAA news, you may become one of those sad stories.

Parents and student athletes are responsible for making sure they meet NCAA requirements. Do not rely on high school coaches or athletic directors to manage this process for you. In fact the NCAA does not allow coaches or administrators to manage this process for the student.

Tips for becoming NCAA compliant

  • Register for the NCAA clearinghouse as a freshman
  • Download the guide for college-bound student athletes on the NCAA website
  • Meet with your guidance counselor every year starting as a freshman. To make sure you’re on track to meet requirements.
  • Map your course work to exceed NCAA requirements (your guidance counselor can help map required courses)
  • Understand GPA and summer class rules

The recruiting process is your responsibility, and understanding requirements and guidelines is key to your success.

Please feel free to reach out Scholarpreps for any questions you may have regarding NCAA requirements.

Filed Under: NCAA Rules, Recruiting Process Tagged With: NCAA Core Courses, NCAA guide to college bound student athletes, NCAA Guidelines, When to register for NCAA Clearing House

What does your highlight tape say about your athletic skills?

June 6, 2016 by newsp Leave a Comment

Highlight tape discussion…

I recently asked a D1 football coach about his recruiting process, and how he determines who stays on his top prospect list and who’s eliminated. The highlight tape plays a very important role in this process, where a coach can quickly determine if the athlete has the skills to be considered for his team. Since he reviews hundreds of tapes, he asks to keep them less than 3 minutes. “Don’t give me the entire game, just show me your highlights” he said. “If there is interest we will ask for more film”.

What are your highlights saying about you? 2 to 3 minutes does not seem very long.  But if you think about it a commercial is only 60 seconds long, but it is critical for the company to convey a certain message in that time.

 Key elements of any highlight video

  • Include your name
  • Jersey number
  • Position
  • Height, Weight
  • Year
  • Phone Number
  • Email
  • Your Coach’s Name and Contact Information
  • High School Name and Address

Remember coaches are looking for athletic skill, they can teach you technique, they can’t teach speed and natural athletic ability.

Looking for ideas to put on your highlight tape?

Try the following:

  • Best plays
  • Showcase your speed
  • Balance and agility
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Ball handling

Here are some sample videos to get you started. If you need additional help, please feel free to contact us.

Check Out These Sample Highlight Videos:

Daniel Milan, Hockey – Balancing on a Ball and Playing Catch with a Medicine Ball

Daniel Milan, Hockey – Off Ice Defensemen Speed and Agility Techniques

Filed Under: Recruiting Process, Training Tagged With: Highlight tape discussion, what does your highlight tape say about you?, What should be on my highlight tape

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