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Facts about wanting to play college sports?

There are millions of high school athletes that want to play at the collegiate level.

Less than 1% that will earn a full ride at a Division I school.

Most athletes wait to long waiting to be discovered.

You need to familiarize yourself with the NCAA recruiting rules of the road.

Many athletes start the search process in their freshman year.

Just because you receive letters from colleges doesn't mean you are being recruited. College programs use letters to increase enrollment.

Coaches and scouts rarely find talent at camps and find talent at camps.

High school coaches are busy with managing the team and may not have time to do all the work for you.

Increase your chances. Get prepared early.

Create an athletic and academic profile
Obtain copies of your transcript
Create a quality video
Build a network
Be realistic and identify programs that meet your athletic abilities
Contact more than just a few college programs. 30-40 at a minimum

There are 1,700 colleges and universities that play college sports

Only 20% are Division I programs.

Contact coaches early and often.

Be prepared to dedicate a ton of time to the recruiting process.

Visit college and meet coaches.

Test Early and Often - SAT Test Dates

If you plan on going to a school that has SAT/ACT requirements, try to take these tests during your Junior Year in high school (if not earlier). Often times College Coaches

will offer scholarships in the fall of a recruit's Senior Year in high school, sometimes even sooner. If you've already gotten your tests taken care of and they know you'll be able to get into their school, it's that much easier for them to decide that you're a recruit they want.

2010-11 Test Dates	Test	Early Registration (must be received by)	Regular Registration (must be received by)
Oct. 9, 2010	SAT and Subject Tests	Sept. 10	Sept. 24
Nov. 6, 2010	SAT and Subject Tests	Oct. 8	Oct. 22
Dec. 4, 2010	SAT and Subject Tests	Nov. 5	Nov. 19
Jan. 22, 2011	SAT and Subject Tests	Dec. 23	Jan. 7
March 12, 2011	SAT Test Only	Feb. 11	Feb. 25
May 7, 2011	SAT and Subject Tests	April 8	April 22
June 4, 2011	SAT and Subject Tests	May 6	May 20

Recruiting Tips for Every Athlete

Be a student of your sport and learn everything you can about your position.

Maintain your eligibility for athletic scholarships by passing all required coursework and maintaining a satisfactory grade point average

Contact more than just a few collegiate programs and stay in contact with programs you are interested in.

Personalize your letters and emails to each coach by using the coach's name and professional title. Avoid starting your letters and emails with "Dear Coach". Find coach information at individual college athletic program web pages or call the college athletic department.

More Recruiting Tips for Every Athlete

Tips to improve your chances to win an athletic scholarship are
(1) a good person
(2) academic achievement,
(3) athletic talent
(3) exposure to the coaches and colleges that match your unique student athlete profile

Ask yourself why you are interested in playing sports at the college level. Your answer will help guide your plans and shape your decisions as a student athlete.

Do you love the game and competition?
Do you plan an athletic coaching career?
Are you looking for a way to pay for your college education?

Be realistic abo

ut your athletic ability and level of commitment. Ask your high school coaches and counselors to provide assessments and recommend colleges matching both your academic and athletic needs.

Your online student athlete profile is your most valuable tool for organizing the details of your academic and athletic performance and communicating them to coaches. Frequently update your online student athlete profile to reflect competition results; participation in tournament, camps and showcases; video highlights, current G.P.A. and other information coaches need to evaluate prospects.

Ask a lot of questions throughout your recruiting process. Before visiting colleges, prepare a list of questions to ask coaches and counselors about your athletic career, the coaching staff and team, academics, and finances.

It is never too early to visit colleges with athletic programs that interest you. However, if you are interested in early signing (November of your Senior year), your college visits should begin no later than Fall of your Junior year.

Recruiting and Skills Video

Increase your exposure and opportunity to earn an athletic scholarship. Athletic Scholarship Help will prepare a skills which provides coaches and recruiters the information they need to view your talents.

Creating a recruiting film is a crucial step in showcasing your talents. Most college recruiters do not have the time or money to travel to see athletes play. A highlight film and drill video will allow coaches to see your talents and abilities first hand.

We're committed to increasing your chances to play at the next level.

Call 302.563.3514 if you need a professional video completed.

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