July 10th, 2008 - by NCSA Staff
If you are a graduating senior and you have no offers to play your desired sport in college it may not be too late for you. Often times as a teacher and as a college recruiter I have heard the desperate cries of parents and student-athletes that they waited too late and their sports careers are ruined. Whether through injury or under exposure, those collegiate opportunities still may be out there for you, so don’t give up!
First and foremost it is essential that the student-athlete remain involved in competitive play for their sport, either through a college club team, or by walking on. If a student athlete plans to transfer from one college to another it is essential for college coaches to see that you have not take a year off from your sport. Whatever college or perhaps prep-school the student-athlete become involved with, get on that club team or attempt to walk on. When walking on and you feel that you have no chance to ever start or earn a scholarship, transferring to a new school may be your solution. There are plenty of colleges out there looking for transfer students to play for their programs. If you are qualified to play at the school and you will make an impact on the team, the coaches will want you.
However, they will not be able to find you unless you promote yourself. Lucky for you, you have learned your mistakes from the first time around. Self promotion and massive exposure are your solutions. In the mean time, you first year of college should be a focus on grades, and remaining competitive as an athlete. There are second chances out there, but it depends upon the student-athlete and their determination to give themselves the opportunity to succeed.
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