Are you serious about being recruited to play college sports? Are you hoping to secure an athletic scholarship?
We get it. Here at SPIRE, we’re all about helping you get to where you want to be. About making your dreams come true.
So, we’ve pulled together essential planning and placement resources for each sport we offer expert information and advice for getting noticed by DI, DII and DIII coaches and scouts, as well as NAIA and JUCO programs.
But regardless of what sport you play, or what your scholarship dreams may be, there are four must-dos that apply to anyone trying to make it from the high school to the college level.
Make your own luck. This means attending camps and showcases. Volunteering to mentor younger athletes. Registering for events. Coaches and scouts are always on the lookout for talent, and you never know who’s going to be around from a college athletic program. And if you don’t have a reel, showcasing your best work, make that a priority. A video of you doing what you do best can be emailed far and wide with ease, or even be posted on social media.
Don’t be shy. A well-crafted email that includes the above-mentioned video of you in action, perhaps along with some flattering statistics, will give any college coach or scout a good idea of what you can do and what you’re about. Conclude your email with: “Thank you for your time. I’ll be giving you a call in the next few weeks to follow up.” And then be sure to make that call.
Your sport may be uppermost in your mind, but take the time to look at everything the school you’re interested in has to offer. Look at the academic requirements for admission. Check out all the majors, to make sure there’s a degree program there you’d like to complete. Take note of the facilities and the school’s location. Make sure your top choice is a good fit for you all-around.
Hit the books. Balance athletic training with academic rigor. Sub-par grades will limit your options. Don’t miss out on your top school choice because of poor academics. Another way to look at it is: though your sport may be top of mind for you, you will be attending college and therefore expected to perform academically as well as athletically. Get used to balancing both.
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