The High School Athlete's Guide to College Sports

2008 Edition - High School Athlete's Guide to College Sports

High School Athlete's Guide to College Sports

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High School Athlete's Guide to College Sports

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	Paperback: 154 pages Download: 101 pages
Here's another choice to consider: Guide to College Baseball

Discover tips on

Athletic scholarships

Financial aid

Identifying the right school for you

Learn how to

Make a highlight video and get it seen by college coaches

Present your athletic and academic achievements

Perfect for all NCAA, NAIA and JUCO college-bound softball athletes.
For baseball players, click here.

Book (hard copy)
$34.95

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FREE BONUS GIFTS
Online College Directory
One year subscription that gives you access to every softball coach's name, e-mail address and school info.

Recruiting Article Library
Unlimited access to a series of college recruiting articles and reports.

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The main reason so many talented student-athletes never realize their dreams of playing college softball is because they do not understand the complicated recruiting process. With 1,413 college softball programs in the United States, this guide will help you solve the recruiting puzzle and give you a hand up in learning what it takes to make it to the next level.

By reading this guide, you are giving yourself an enormous advantage over your competitors - thousands of other high school athletes your age who also want to play college sports. Success requires a solid plan, attention to detail, and disciplined execution. Unfortunately, many high school athletes who are looking to continue competing in college do not have a true understanding of how the recruiting process works, and they never reach their athletic or academic potential.

Because athletic programs often change - old coaches leave, new ones arrive, school and athletic programs change their focus and adapt to rule changes - it is important to have the most current information available in your search for the school that meets your athletic and academic needs. This 2008 edition provides just that.

This book/download provides a road map for you to follow when making the jump from high school to college sports. If you avoid the mistakes most high school athletes make, if you promote yourself aggressively, and if you improve your athletic and academic skills, you will find a school that is right for you!

Free Bonus Gifts With All Purchases
Gift #1: Online College Directory - Free 1 year subscription
You will gain access to every softball and baseball coach's name, e-mail address and web page link - an incredible tool as you develop your college target list and communicate with coaches nationwide. This directory will allow you to search for colleges based on division and region and also provides basic information on each school.

Gift #2: Article Library - Free unlimited use
You will have unlimited access to a constantly growing library of college recruiting articles and reports that have been compiled from some of the most respected names in the business.

An information sheet (book) or e-mail (download) with usernames and passcodes for these great resources comes with your purchase of The High School Athlete's Guide to College Sports.

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Book breakdown: 154 pages and 8 chapters
(The download has the same information but takes up only 101 pages)
Take control of your college search, build your softball resume, obtain athletic and academic scholarships, and solve the recruiting puzzle. The High School Athlete's Guide to College Sports shows you how to market yourself to the school of your dreams with information and tips on the college recruiting process gathered from over 14 years of research with hundreds of college and high school coaches, guidance counselors, players, and parents.

Chapter 1: Master The Recruiting Process
Pages 1-14

How college coaches recruit
Where they go to find their players
A college coach's "A-list"
When the peak recruiting season is
The kinds of background checks coaches do
How a coach expresses interest in a recruit
Some basic facts about scholarships
Pitfalls to avoid in the recruiting process
Chapter 2: Energize Your Support Group
Pages 15-30

Do's and don'ts for parents who want to help
Making your guidance counselor your advocate
Your high school coach can be your secret weapon
Chapter 3: How To Improve Your Profile
Pages 31-40

Improving your approach to your sport
Improving the mental aspects of your sport
Developing your leadership abilities
Increasing your physical skills
Improving your grades and test scores
Staying focused in the classroom
Chapter 4: Your College Line-Up
Pages 41-57

How to rank schools by academic factors
Making sure you will like the campus life
Reasons to target certain schools
What to look for in the athletic program
How to cross-reference your athletic and academic needs and desires
Chapter 5: Essential Action Steps To Take
Pages 59-85

Different ways to promote yourself
Producing a highlight video
Building your own website
How and when to make campus visits
Information on recruiting services
When it's a good idea to try out as a walk-on
Chapter 6: Drive Down The Cost Of College
Pages 87-97

NCAA scholarships by sport for D-I and D-II programs
Where to find scholarship money other than for athletics
How to determine how much money you need
How to determine your "family contribution"
The various types of financial aid
When financial aid forms should be submitted
Tips for receiving a good aid package
Where to find loans
Chapter 7: The College Landscape By Division
Pages 99-112

NCAA Division I
NCAA Division II
NCAA Division III
NAIA
NJCAA D-I
NJCAA D-II
NJCAA D-III
Chapter 8: Forms & References
Pages 113-137

Checklists to guide you through each year of high school in athletics and academics
Sample correspondence and profile
Useful websites
College information sheet
Form to help you identify your top school
Charts for figuring costs and your family contribution
Closing
Pages 139-154

Glossary of terms
Collegiate athletics in Canada
International students
Ten things to remember during the recruiting process

What Softball Coaches Have to Say:

"The High School Athlete's Guide to College Sports is a must-buy for any aspiring college athlete."
Bill Edwards, Head Coach at Hofstra University

"This resource is long overdue for young women dreaming of playing softball in college. It's a great guide to help them take their first step in shaping their future. It helps both parents and student-athletes sift through the recruiting process by providing great tips combined with coaches' honest opinions."
Amy Hayes, Head Coach at Boston University

"This guide provides all the information a high school softball player needs to make an informed college decision. It's so comprehensive there is no need for costly recruiting services."
Donna Martin, Head Coach at Northern Illinois University