Comments on: 10 Questions to Expect From a College Coach

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:44:49 +0000

Steve – To answer your second question, get educated about the recruiting process. The best source for that is the book “Athletes Wanted” It’s on sale until Jan 5th and you can get it by clicking here: http://www.athleteswanted.org/purchase-book/ All proceeds from the book go to help the kinds of student-athletes that you’re working with.

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:40:26 +0000

Steve – Unfortunately, we can’t do anything about the parental guidance. I’ve found, though, that those student-athletes who don’t have that usually have a coach, mentor, or other responsible adult who takes an interest in them that gives them access to the right guidance. As for computer access, I’ve worked with plenty of student-athletes with no home computer. They do have access, though, either through their school or the public library.

By: steve

steve — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:40:06 +0000

I work with kids who are less fortunate than most kids. Tell me what I can do to start the recruiting process.Most of them have decent grades and are very talented.

By: steve

steve — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:29:41 +0000

Most of your comments to these youths are very encouraging,however, how do you reach out to the less fortunate youths who don’t have access to the right parental guidance or even a computer.

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:30:03 +0000

Aaron G – If you wish to be recruited, the wrong thing to do is to waste your time and money going to college camps. The main reason that colleges hosts camps is to generate revenue to pay their assistant coaches. If you wish to be recruited, you need to be introduced to college coaches by a trusted, third party source. You also need to be introduced to a larger number of them than you could ever visit their camps. If you wish to learn more about the right way to get recruited, go here: http://recruit-match.ncsasports.org/fasttrack/lead/preSAEFEntryV1.jsp?lnkSrc=SAEF-Blog
Have a parent/guardian complete the information. Good luck!

By: Aaron G

Aaron G — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:41:44 +0000

Hi, my name is Aaron. I am currently a junior at my high school, and my sport is baseball. I started last year as a sophomore at first base, and had a .480 or so average, and had one error in the field all year. My cumulative GPA is 3.5 I have been going to a lot camps/tryouts, but I’ve had very few coaches contact me. I’m wondering if there is something more that I can do to get noticed? Thanks.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:42:52 +0000

The best time to register is after Junior year

By: Sophomore mom

Sophomore mom — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:13:36 +0000

My daughter is entering her Sophomore year of high school. Most recruiting webistes ask if they have already applied for financial aid. At what age are they supposed to register for FAFSA and also the Clearinghouse? Thanks.

By: Tanisha

Tanisha — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:07:50 +0000

I am a junior/senior at Pelahtchie High school in Pelahatchie, MS and basketball is my life… I only played my high school years, but was playing street ball every since I was about 8. When I first started playing basketball on a team, I had this thing of letting other people’s opinions get to me. Two years later, others’ opinions really don’t matter because it’s not about them, but about how I play the game.I am 5′ 8″, 171. I have a GPA of 3.6 and on my ACT my score was a 17, but I am taking it again until I reach the score I want it to be. I can be an all around player, but am mostly posted. I look forward to being reruited by MSU, LSU, USM, or North Carolina. My career choice is to be a vetinarian. I believe that my dream can be as real as anything if I put my thought and determination into it!

By: Tait Carter

Tait Carter — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:21:26 +0000

My name is Tait Carter I attend Carrollton High School, which is located in Ohio. I will be a senior this year, I play softball and volleyball. I am looking to play softball at the collegiate level and also major in engineering or mathematics. I maintain a steady 3.5 GPA I have been a scholar athlete for all three years for softball and volleyball. I am also a member of the National Honor Society. I have taken the ACT twice and I received a 21 the second time, I am registered to re-take the test this September. My positions are pitcher, first base, second base, and outfield. I throw about 57-58 MPH I have a variety of pitches. I have lettered all three years so far in softball, this past year (my junior year) I tore my MCL in the second game of the season so I was not able to play. I am working this summer and in the off season to make a comeback from my downfall this year. I have received many awards and honors from athletics and academics, if you would like to know more about me please let me know, I am very interested in any advice and the criticism that I will be needing to further my search. Thank you.