Athletic Scholarship Advice for HS & JuCo Athletes
A: Camps are just one way to get noticed but not your only opportunity! If you can’t afford to go to overnight or week-long camps (and associated travel costs), here are a few options that might make them more affordable: – Pro-Rated Camp Fees: For example, if a camp is $300 for five days, you may be able to attend …
A: Either, any camps that you can get to can help you with the process! If money is an issue, spending just one day at a university camp can be enough to get the attention of the college coaches. If you can afford it, spending a few days at a university camp can help your cause greatly, if you have …
A: It’s perfectly fine to wait to go to camps the summer before your senior year. If you are an elite, top prospect in your state, you may be encouraged to attend camps the summer before your junior or sophomore year. If financially possible, attending camps prior to your junior or even sophomore season are a great way to help …
A: No, in my opinion, camps are almost always a positive experience. During my years organizing a Top 25 camp, most of the players who came weren’t invited. They signed up on their own and showed up to compete, so don’t feel out of place. And during that time organizing such camps, we would invite players who had media or …
A: No, all campers – regardless if invited or offered scholarships already or not – must pay the same price for camp. The NCAA mandates that it’s… “Impermissible to provide a reduced or free admission to an athletics award winner or any individual being recruited by the institution.” All camp participants must pay the same fees. Camps are a great …
A: Yes! Combines are a great way to get on the map—whether it’s Nike, Under Armour, Reebok or other third-party sponsor! Attending regional combines will help you get more exposure versus quality players in your area and will especially give you the chance to see how you stack up with measureables. How do you stack up versus other players …
A: If a coach is doing this, in most cases that coach is trying to keep you a secret and under the radar! State-wide and regional combines and tournaments are great ways to get your name out there. Not just your name—but your height, weight, speed and contact info! Many players are “discovered” by college recruiters from these type …
A: Before your junior year, don’t worry too much about communicating with coaches, instead you should focus your attention on your academics and your position skills, speed, strength and leadership. Even if you’re starting on varsity, it’s better to invest your time in becoming a better player than trying to earn a bunch of early offers. If you are a …
A: The amount of personal attention that a college coach shows you is a sign of their interest level. If they want to talk to you on a weekly basis—that’s a pretty good sign. If they asked you to call them, are you a sophomore or younger? Coaches are restricted on when they can call or recruit you (normally …
A: Here are a few tips for dealing with the media… – Understand that whatever you say may be printed! If you don’t want it going public, don’t say it to the reporter. If you are learning towards a certain school, if you want to play in a certain conference or for a certain team, if you don’t want to …