The first step in the process is a thorough assessment and inventory of the client's academic and athletic background. Getting to know your interests, needs and skill level provides us with the necessary information to formulate a plan specific for you.
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"I’ve worked too hard and too long to let anything stand in the way of
my goals. I will not let my teammates
down, and I will not let myself down." |
The
comprehensive college search report
detailing schools that meet your criteria is provided in
the junior year. Consultation sessions offer various topics pertaining to
the college recruiting process and are varied dependent upon grade level and
recruitment stage. These discussions guide, inform and shape your decision
making for the ultimate goal of choosing the right college. Some of the
topics include:
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Registering w/ NCAA Eligibility Center – rules & regulations pertaining to The Clearinghouse |
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Required academic core courses & SAT /ACT scores |
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Building a resume for college |
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How to make the varsity team |
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What you need to do to play in college |
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How to get recruited |
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Explanation of the college recruiting process & NCAA recruiting rules & regulations: official & unofficial visits; quiet & dead periods; contacts & evaluations by coaches; recruiting materials & telephone calls; and much more |
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The differences between NCAA Division I, II, III; NAIA; & Junior colleges |
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What college coaches look for in prospects: traits & skills |
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Importance of training |
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Differences between high school & college - academic, athletic, social |
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How to increase your chances of playing in college & earning a scholarship |
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How to get started: contacting a college coach |
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Getting ready for junior year |
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Common mistakes by clients during the recruiting process |
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College search process –finding the right school for you using our database of thousands of colleges to specifically match your needs and criteria |
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Getting ready for senior year |
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College life…what to expect |
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Individual parent/athlete meetings |
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How to write a recruitment letter |
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Interview tips / mock interview |
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Questions to ask on campus visit (over 80!) |
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Narrowing down college choices |
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How to choose the right college |
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School visit report/discussion on: campus experiences, answers to questions, practice and/or game observations, overall impressions |
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College survival skills |
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Why athletes fail in college |
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Final advice for parents & athletes regarding college career |
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How to speak
to the media & represent self, team, & school properly |
Complete personal assessment done at the 9th or 10th grade level, and again at the 11th or 12th grade level. Click HERE to download the Personal Assessment Form.