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Athletic Scholarship Timeline
How to get Sports Financial Aid. What to do and when to do it The first thing that most athletes and parents want to know is " when do I start " and " what do I do first ". What's the first thing I need to do if I want to play sport at college level and get an athletic scholarship?
The information and resources on this web site are free. 1. It's never to early to start. The biggest mistake a student athlete can make is to wait until the last minute. Your key to success in the college athletic recruiting process is rigorous preparation accomplished over a number of years. If you have left it until the last minute don't just give up, submit your resume to as many college coaches as you can and if your good enough you should be recruited. 2. Freshman Year. You should be well settled into your School and enjoying High school sports. You should be looking for and playing your chosen sport with a local club as well. Keep your coach informed about your sporting achievements outside of the school environment. |
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Get involved in student government, leadership camps, local community groups, student exchange programs etc. These activities are a big plus when it comes to the awarding of athletic grants in aid.
3. Sophomore Year.
Check out the NCAA Academic Requirements. Make sure you are on track. You might be the best soccer player on earth but if you don't meet the NCAA Academic Requirements you don't play. It's that simple. Make sure you are on track in relation to "core requirements".
Stay involved with your local sports team, your sports achievements here could be the key to getting noticed by college scouts.
Make a list of the colleges you would like to attend and send an introduction letter to the coaches at those colleges, Include updates of your sporting and academic achievements. At the end of your sophomore year send a further update to these coaches.
Now is the time to monitor the academic entrance requirements of the colleges you wish to attend.
Prepare a videotape that includes game footage, basic skills and drills and personal highlights if possible. Coaches want to see how you perform as part of a team, don't just prepare a "highlights" tape.
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Please take the time to check out the rest of our website for more detailed information about the baseball recruiting process and applying for a sports scholarship.
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