Comments on: How Does the Size of Your High School Affect Recruiting? http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/ The college athletic recruiting process can be extremely difficult. Finding the right athletic scholarship offer is extremely idfficult. NCSA specializes in help student-athletes find the right college fit. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:19:14 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kyle http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-20045 Kyle Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:12:58 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/?p=2186#comment-20045 I nearly laughed at the selection from Maine. Camden Hills Regional High School? I don't know if they have a single state championship in any sport. They are a Class B school that is mediocre at best. That selection alone shows that this list is a complete joke. For those who care, the top program would probably be from southern Maine - Scarborough, Deering, Cheverus, Brunswick, Bonny Eagle, Gorham, Greely, or Waterville all seem like far more deserving candidates. I nearly laughed at the selection from Maine. Camden Hills Regional High School? I don’t know if they have a single state championship in any sport. They are a Class B school that is mediocre at best. That selection alone shows that this list is a complete joke.

For those who care, the top program would probably be from southern Maine – Scarborough, Deering, Cheverus, Brunswick, Bonny Eagle, Gorham, Greely, or Waterville all seem like far more deserving candidates.

]]> By: Jorge http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-18624 Jorge Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:51:35 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/?p=2186#comment-18624 Joe, Which of the recriuting sites did you find most helpful? Joe,

Which of the recriuting sites did you find most helpful?

]]> By: Donna in NJ http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-18045 Donna in NJ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:40:47 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/?p=2186#comment-18045 Sadly, the school on the list for NJ was an all boys private school. What about girls? Every post and perhaps the article was geared to only boys? Sadly, the school on the list for NJ was an all boys private school. What about girls? Every post and perhaps the article was geared to only boys?

]]> By: Keith Nelson http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-17560 Keith Nelson Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:53:33 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/?p=2186#comment-17560 Programs are important if you have an ambitious coach - but as we found out your student athlete can get recruited in spite of the coaching staff. Due to the politics at my son's school - other coach's in his league gave him references and helped promote him. Tell your student athlete not be discouraged when a coach has tunnel vision for his favorite players - while the coach nominated his favorites for all league and all star games - my son is off to a D-II school with scholarship money and the coach's pets remain in town hoping for a chance at JC ball. In my opinion game film + on the field performance is what it takes - you can deny talent on the game film nor can you create talent that is not supported on the field. Programs are important if you have an ambitious coach – but as we found out your student athlete can get recruited in spite of the coaching staff. Due to the politics at my son’s school – other coach’s in his league gave him references and helped promote him.

Tell your student athlete not be discouraged when a coach has tunnel vision for his favorite players – while the coach nominated his favorites for all league and all star games – my son is off to a D-II school with scholarship money and the coach’s pets remain in town hoping for a chance at JC ball.

In my opinion game film + on the field performance is what it takes – you can deny talent on the game film nor can you create talent that is not supported on the field.

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-17368 Jimmy Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:32:02 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/?p=2186#comment-17368 This is informative, and as always when creating such a list, generalities have to be applied. State championships are important, and repeat championships even more so, spread out over numerous sports. But there is one factor that is just as important if not more so - the integrity of the athletic director and coaches, and how much the athletes themselves give back to the community. I would hope that these things are also considered when choosing the "greatest athletic program" among high schools. Sincerely, Dr. Jimmy Sites This is informative, and as always when creating such a list, generalities have to be applied. State championships are important, and repeat championships even more so, spread out over numerous sports. But there is one factor that is just as important if not more so – the integrity of the athletic director and coaches, and how much the athletes themselves give back to the community. I would hope that these things are also considered when choosing the “greatest athletic program” among high schools.

Sincerely,
Dr. Jimmy Sites

]]> By: Keith http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-17155 Keith Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:22:48 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/?p=2186#comment-17155 Joe - Great post and great advise. Thanks for sharing your son's story. Joe -
Great post and great advise. Thanks for sharing your son’s story.

]]> By: Joe http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-17149 Joe Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:59:42 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/?p=2186#comment-17149 My son's situation fits this topic almost as though it was written about/for him. Let me first say that being from a small school DOES NOT eliminate you from being recruited by smaller or larger colleges. Let me simply say that there are two (2) very important things that you as an aspiring next level athlete must do.. 1). Do not rely on your high school or your coach to get you a scholarship. You are only one of many athletes that he/she coaches. Use the internet to Market YOURSELF by registering with not just one, but as many of the recruiting sites available. Get evaluated to determine whats your athletic skill level ie, DI, D2, D3, NAIA or Juco. Place your resume, academics, photos and video's on each site and send a letter with a link to your site to every coach in the nation. 2) Once you've done step one, go to the summer camps of selected colleges. There is a small cost associated with it, but if you and your parents are really serious about it, it could pay off to the tune of landing a scholarship. I know first hand that college coaches want to see not only your athletic ability but also, you as a person. Now as I mentioned in the very beginning of this post, my son attends a small 3A school in Texas that is surrounded by major 5A powers known throughout the country. Woodlands, Strake Jesuit, Jack Yates, Hightower, etc. My son who is a Junior, did the two above listed items, and as a result he was offered a full scholarship to a major D1 program in which he has verbally committed to. (FREE COLLEGE EDUCATION) My point is that your committement and desire to reach the next level is in your hands.......And by the way, being listed on these recruiting sites has brought interest from over 80 different colleges throughout the nation. If you market yourself and demonstrate that you are next level material, I'll end with this, IF YOU CAN PLAY, THEY WILL FIND YOU...... My son’s situation fits this topic almost as though it was written about/for him. Let me first say that being from a small school DOES NOT eliminate you from being recruited by smaller or larger colleges. Let me simply say that there are two (2) very important things that you as an aspiring next level athlete must do..

1). Do not rely on your high school or your coach to get you a scholarship. You are only one of many athletes that he/she coaches. Use the internet to Market YOURSELF by registering with not just one, but as many of the recruiting sites available. Get evaluated to determine whats your athletic skill level ie, DI, D2, D3, NAIA or Juco. Place your resume, academics, photos and video’s on each site and send a letter with a link to your site to every coach in the nation.
2) Once you’ve done step one, go to the summer camps of selected colleges. There is a small cost associated with it, but if you and your parents are really serious about it, it could pay off to the tune of landing a scholarship.
I know first hand that college coaches want to see not only your athletic ability but also, you as a person.

Now as I mentioned in the very beginning of this post, my son attends a small 3A school in Texas that is surrounded by major 5A powers known throughout the country. Woodlands, Strake Jesuit, Jack Yates, Hightower, etc. My son who is a Junior, did the two above listed items, and as a result he was offered a full scholarship to a major D1 program in which he has verbally committed to. (FREE COLLEGE EDUCATION) My point is that your committement and desire to reach the next level is in your hands…….And by the way, being listed on these recruiting sites has brought interest from over 80 different colleges throughout the nation. If you market yourself and demonstrate that you are next level material, I’ll end with this, IF YOU CAN PLAY, THEY WILL FIND YOU……

]]> By: Keith http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-17106 Keith Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:56:20 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/?p=2186#comment-17106 Chris - and your question is? Chris – and your question is?

]]> By: Chris Ares http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-17077 Chris Ares Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:03:17 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/?p=2186#comment-17077 I attended a smaller high school in Versailles, Kentucky. The coaching is excellent. one of the coaches played pro for the braves, yankees, etc. for 12 years. I had the opportunity to start varsity as a lead-off, 2nd base, some short, right field and pitcher. My numbers were excellent , I was first or second on the team including seniors in all categories. I got sick 3/4 of the way through and played sick for three weeks,my batting average went down from over 400 all season but, I finished 2nd with a 327 as a freshmean. We made it to regionals and played at Applebee's Park in Lexington, KY. I am the only successful switch hitter in the entire region. I made All- American 1st team academics with a 4.0 during the season. I was rookie of the year in our school. Due to selct baseball, etc. I am well known in Lexington, kentucky and surrounding areas. Here is my question, I come from a smaller schooll but, we will be in contention for state as we were this year. I did not have a video done this year as a freshman, I have excellent numbers but, no live look. MOst coach I attended a smaller high school in Versailles, Kentucky. The coaching is excellent. one of the coaches played pro for the braves, yankees, etc. for 12 years. I had the opportunity to start varsity as a lead-off, 2nd base, some short, right field and pitcher. My numbers were excellent , I was first or second on the team including seniors in all categories. I got sick 3/4 of the way through and played sick for three weeks,my batting average went down from over 400 all season but, I finished 2nd with a 327 as a freshmean. We made it to regionals and played at Applebee’s Park in Lexington, KY.
I am the only successful switch hitter in the entire region. I made All- American 1st team academics with a 4.0 during the season. I was rookie of the year in our school.

Due to selct baseball, etc. I am well known in Lexington, kentucky and surrounding areas. Here is my question, I come from a smaller schooll but, we will be in contention for state as we were this year. I did not have a video done this year as a freshman, I have excellent numbers but, no live look. MOst coach

]]> By: Deb http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/08/how-does-the-size-of-your-high-school-affect-recruiting/comment-page-1/#comment-17032 Deb Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:31:42 +0000 http://blog.ncsasports.org/?p=2186#comment-17032 How many are private schools that many parents cannot send their child to? I see Oregon is Jesuit HS which is not only private but a Catholic school. It is more about the athlete 'advertising themselves' and getting their name out there thank goodness. When one thinks the rural areas are not looked at, just remember the Red Sox player out of Madras, Oregon! How many are private schools that many parents cannot send their child to? I see Oregon is Jesuit HS which is not only private but a Catholic school. It is more about the athlete ‘advertising themselves’ and getting their name out there thank goodness. When one thinks the rural areas are not looked at, just remember the Red Sox player out of Madras, Oregon!

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