NCSA College Athletic Scholarships Blog

The NCAA’s Official Blog, the Double A Zone sat down with Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel for a quick interview celebrating the Wilson football Museum in Ada, OH.  You can listen to the audio here.  As usual recruits can learn a lot by listening to a college coach.

One of the first things we do in recruiting is make sure they understand that if they come to Ohio State, it’s going to be more than just about football. Really football is the given. That’s their favorite subject. That’s their passion, but we make sure they know before they come that we’re going to be involved in a lot more than just that. With our love of football, we can make a difference in other areas and we can also be the best student we’re capable of being.

Shocker! A coach who recruits players that are good students and are passionate about their sport.  How do recruits make this clear to a coach?  On the field they need to play hard on every single play and show a determination to become the best player they can be.  Off the field a great way to exhibit your passion for the game is by talking to coaches while on visits and the phone.  Recruits have an unlimited amount of outgoing calls and unofficial visits.  Trust me; coaches are keeping track of who really wants to play at their school.

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