Athletic Scholarship Advice for HS & JuCo Athletes
If you are looking for an edge in recruiting, a way to separate yourself from the other players at your level and to climb into the next level of competition—think about how you can become unique, how can you separate yourself? What can you become a specialist in? Sure, all coaches are looking for scorers and elite speed and size. …
When making decisions about which players to offer, once coaches have decided that you have the athletic talent to potentially be a prospect for them– they begin evaluating you entirely. They watch your behavior on the bench, how you take coaching, how you interact with your teammates, how you react when the game or play doesn’t go your way, your …
Most NCAA scholarships are not “full rides,” and it’s important to know because all schools vary with tuition costs, as well as the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. FULL SCHOLARSHIPS: Chances are more likely to receive a full NCAA DI or DII scholarship in “head count” sports — men’s and women’s basketball, football, women’s gymnastics, women’s tennis and women’s …
There are two important events that take place in the recruiting process, both revolving around that ‘at home’ feeling— Official/Unofficial Visits and in-home visits. To recruiters, there is no place like home! Remember that it’s very important to get to the campus of the school that you are thinking about committing to before you make your decision. It’s best that …
As you prepare to contact schools, realize that you need to present yourself in a polished way when speaking to college coaches. College coaches are professionals; they may wear sneakers and t-shirts at practice but most of them wear ties or polos at work, and slacks and dress shoes in the office. I would get weekly phone calls from players …
– Find the official athletic department website. Google it! – Most official university athletic websites have a ‘Department Directory’ or a ‘Staff Directory’ link. Find the phone number for the Athletic Department switchboard or the direct number for you specific sport. Some schools list direct phone numbers and emails for assistant coaches on their website, others may not and post …
From the NCAA… For academic eligibility purposes, the NCAA defines an education-impacting disability as a current impairment that has a substantial educational impact on a student’s academic performance and requires accommodation. Some of the most common EIDs: • Learning disabilities or disorders. • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. • Mental health disorders. • Medical conditions. • Deaf or hard of hearing. …
Be sure to report SAT/ACT scores directly to the Eligibility Centers when registering: NCAA: Code 9999 NAIA: Code 9876
There is one mandatory step in order to accept a scholarship from a Division I or Division II institution, registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center and completing certification that verifies your academic requirements and status as an amateur athlete. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER… • You must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (www.EligibilityCenter.org) in …
Committing to a coach and program will be one of the most exciting and proud achievements of your life. It can also be a pressure-filled situation, as many coaches will begin to put pressure on you at some point during the recruiting process to get you to commit on their schedule, and not your own. In the moment, you may …