Getting an athletic scholarship can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your sporting career. But not all scholarships are full-rides. Often times, you are left to find an amount that is best for you and the program you are considering. It is alright to try and get more money with your scholarship but make sure […]
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5 Common Myths About an Athletic Scholarship
Myth: Athletic Scholarships Are All Full-Ride Scholarships Most athletes and their families assume that the athletic scholarships available for college are all full-ride scholarships. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Full scholarships are only available in head count sports. In the NCAA, the head count sports for men are football (DI-A only) and basketball (DI). For women, the head count sports […]
Posted in Athletic Scholarships, Recruiting Mistakes
How Academics Can Help You Earn a Better Athletic Scholarship
The competition for athletic scholarships is sky high. There are thousands of high school athletes who are looking for an opportunity to play sports at the college level, which makes finding an athletic scholarship very difficult. It All Starts in the Classroom Coaches are looking for not only stellar athletes, but also dedicated students. College coaches are not […]
Posted in Academic Eligibility, Athletic Scholarships
5 Lies Recruits Tell During the College Recruiting Process
Too many times recruits and families think of it as a game where you try to manipulate offers and opportunities to get the best offers. The most successful recruiting processes are ones in which both the coaches and the recruits win. We’ve heard all sorts of bad advice about how to get the best offer, […]
Posted in Communicating with College Coaches, Recruiting Mistakes
The GAME Guide to College Recruiting
The college recruiting process is a stressful, exciting, disappointing, and fulfilling process all at the same time. If you want to be recruited to play sports in college, it’s no surprise that you need game. But not just the “dribble past you, make a cut to the corner, and sink a three-pointer with my eyes […]
Posted in Academic Eligibility, Beginning your Recruitment
College Football Scholarships By The Numbers
College football scholarships can be a great way to earn money for college, but they aren’t the only source of financial aid. Check out our award winning graphic below and learn more about where the real scholarship opportunities are. Football Scholarships Aren’t the Only Way to Get Money For College Football scholarships are seen […]
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10 Things to do on Your Official Visit
Going on an official visit is a great opportunity to see a school, meet the team, and get a sense of what going to that school might be like. It’s important you get to see not only the athletic facilities but also what life is like for a student. Here are some tips for making […]
Posted in Communicating with College Coaches, Official & Unofficial Visits
3 Ways to Use Social Media in the College Recruiting Process
Social media is changing the way we communicate and it is having a major impact on the college recruiting process. Whether you like it or not coaches and universities are looking at your social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for information and to make decisions on whether or not to recruit you […]
Posted in Communicating with College Coaches, Social Media & Recruitng
50 Reasons to Contact College Coaches
Being proactive in the recruiting process is a must. Coaches are trying to evaluate hundreds of athletes each year, and the easier you make it for them to recruit you, the better your chances getting a scholarship will be. If you can’t think of a reason to update a coach, check out the list below. […]
Posted in Communicating with College Coaches, Sports Recruiting
How to Set Up an Email Account for College Recruiting
College coaches today are using e-mail as their primary recruiting tool for establishing contact with recruits. If you are a dedicated high school athlete who wants to be considered a viable candidate in the competitive world of college recruiting, it is critical that you approach e-mail communications in a professional, efficient manner. After all, even […]
Posted in Beginning your Recruitment, Communicating with College Coaches