http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/ Read a college recruiting blog unlike any other, only at the National Collegiate Scouting Association. NCSA's blog is more than just college recruiting; it's also an athletic scholarships blog that's tailored to all high school athletes. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-1688 JACKIE HILL Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:22:47 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/2008/08/25/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/#comment-1688 My son is a junior, and his coach has already sent a tape to UT and some other places. Right now they are looking at him, so i think the earlier you send them the better it is. My son is a junior, and his coach has already sent a tape to UT and some other places. Right now they are looking at him, so i think the earlier you send them the better it is.

]]> http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-1686 Brian Davidson Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:30:09 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/2008/08/25/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/#comment-1686 You should get film to a staff as soon as it is ready. Seniors should get tape to schoools after a few games. Juniors have a little more time, but shouldn't wait. Getting ahead of the game is key! You should get film to a staff as soon as it is ready. Seniors should get tape to schoools after a few games. Juniors have a little more time, but shouldn’t wait. Getting ahead of the game is key!

]]> http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-1684 Aaron Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:44:56 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/2008/08/25/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/#comment-1684 What about giving film to a coaching staff? When is the proper timing for that? What about giving film to a coaching staff? When is the proper timing for that?

]]> http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-1681 Brian Davidson Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:27:23 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/2008/08/25/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/#comment-1681 Jeans are fine as long as they are washed and non wrinkled. If you want to waar a hat wear it straight on like Derek Jeter! Jeans are fine as long as they are washed and non wrinkled. If you want to waar a hat wear it straight on like Derek Jeter!

]]> http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-1680 alexius brooks Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:25:28 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/2008/08/25/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/#comment-1680 is jeans exceptable & what kind of hats is not exceptable is jeans exceptable & what kind of hats is not exceptable

]]> http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-1676 Brian Davidson Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:54:11 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/2008/08/25/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/#comment-1676 You should be prepared to answer any question from a coach. That being said obviously making the visit indicates it is a top school of interest. You should be prepared to answer any question from a coach. That being said obviously making the visit indicates it is a top school of interest.

]]> http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-1670 Reggie Widener Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:58:15 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/2008/08/25/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/#comment-1670 Great article! I have given my son the same advice, I have him to call the coaches and either congradulate them on thier win or wish them luck on the week they are playing. These of course are coaches who shown interest and we've taken a visit. I look foreward to next weeks information about the question and answer section. Say, on visit this weekend I coach ask my son, If he really had any interest in his University, is that a normal question to ask someone who you know has taken a 4 hour trip to visit ? Great article!
I have given my son the same advice, I have him to call the coaches and either congradulate them on thier win or wish them luck on the week they are playing. These of course are coaches who shown interest and we’ve taken a visit. I look foreward to next weeks information about the question and answer section. Say, on visit this weekend I coach ask my son, If he really had any interest in his University, is that a normal question to ask someone who you know has taken a 4 hour trip to visit ?

]]> http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-1347 Brian Davidson Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:23:49 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/2008/08/25/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/#comment-1347 A hair cut may affect some coaches, but realistically most coaches aren't so superficial. They care more about what counts. Grades count! Play on the field counts! I hope your son concentrates and lives up to his potential! A hair cut may affect some coaches, but realistically most coaches aren’t so superficial. They care more about what counts. Grades count! Play on the field counts! I hope your son concentrates and lives up to his potential!

]]> http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-1346 Mari Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:19:52 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/2008/08/25/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/#comment-1346 Hello, Actually my son is a senior, and plays football in Corona, CA. He hasn't received the best grades & has been hurt a lot through his junior year. (and spring ball) He currently has long hair, will his physical appearance effect his possiblities for his peers to take him seriously. He must work very hard these next months, and has to prove alot, first bring his self confidence level up and gain his coaches trust.. Should his hair effect him... His grades aren't the best either... He has a lot of potential, although has let a lot of minor issue affect his focus on his main goal to succeed. Thank you, Mari Centennial Huskies :) Hello,
Actually my son is a senior, and plays football in Corona, CA. He hasn’t received the best grades & has been hurt a lot through his junior year. (and spring ball) He currently has long hair, will his physical appearance effect his possiblities for his peers to take him seriously. He must work very hard these next months, and has to prove alot, first bring his self confidence level up and gain his coaches trust.. Should his hair effect him… His grades aren’t the best either… He has a lot of potential, although has let a lot of minor issue affect his focus on his main goal to succeed.
Thank you,
Mari
Centennial Huskies

]]> http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2008/10/01/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-1183 Xavier Higgins Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:11:13 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/2008/08/25/no-second-chance-at-a-first-time-impression/#comment-1183 Coach I really liked what you said and how you put it into good words. My name is Xavier Higgins, I attend school at LaFayette High in Alabama. I have always tried to be the best that I can be. I am an Senior now and I am trying to get a good scholarship for basketball. Don't get me wrong I'm doin great in school maintaining to be an honor student, but basketball is where my heart at. It's going to be hard for me to get a scholarship for that because of the small school I am attending. I am trying so hard to acheive my goals. Can you give me any advice? Coach I really liked what you said and how you put it into good words. My name is Xavier Higgins, I attend school at LaFayette High in Alabama. I have always tried to be the best that I can be. I am an Senior now and I am trying to get a good scholarship for basketball. Don’t get me wrong I’m doin great in school maintaining to be an honor student, but basketball is where my heart at. It’s going to be hard for me to get a scholarship for that because of the small school I am attending. I am trying so hard to acheive my goals. Can you give me any advice?

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