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	<title>The College Athletic Scholarships Blog &#187; Contacting Coaches</title>
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	<description>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.</description>
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		<title>Futures Game Q&amp;A with Steven Fisher</title>
		<link>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/11/05/futures-game-qa-with-steven-fisher/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandon Liles</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Athletic Scholarships]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently had an opportunity to ask Steven Fisher, of San Marcos High School in California, a few questions about his experience at the Team One Futures Game which was recently played on October 23rd in Peoria, Arizona. Here is the quick interview:
It is quite the honor to be invited to play in the Team [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mayfield Commits to Lynn University</title>
		<link>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/11/03/mayfield-commits-to-lynn-university/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/11/03/mayfield-commits-to-lynn-university/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joyce Wellhoefer</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/?p=3734</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[My name is Megan Mayfield and I’m going on a softball scholarship to Lynn University.  Being recruited isn’t something that just happens overnight and you can’t just rely on talent alone, a lot of work goes on behind the scenes.  Between team and individual practices, the hours spent on the practice field are uncountable. If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Families use NCSA</title>
		<link>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/10/18/why-families-use-ncsa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/10/18/why-families-use-ncsa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Babb</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Athletic Scholarships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Fit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[College Baseball]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/?p=3553</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With all of the useful recruiting information provided on this blog, why do families use NCSA?  Here are some answers:
NCSA has been well worth the investment. I now actually consider it a bargain.
 
NCSA has taught us how to approach recruiting. Would have no idea without NCSA’s help.
 
NCSA gives the athlete a lot of exposure. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NCSA Baseball Student-Athlete of the Month</title>
		<link>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/10/16/ncsa-baseball-student-athlete-of-the-month-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/10/16/ncsa-baseball-student-athlete-of-the-month-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandon Liles</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[ACT/SAT]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Patrick Dayton has been nominated our NCSA Baseball Student-Athlete of the Month for September. He is from Archer City, Texas and graduates in 2010. Patrick is a 6’0” 180 pound infielder who was named to the All-State Honorable Mention Team as a junior after hitting .500 in 54 at bats. He was also named to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unofficial Visits and You: A Crash Course</title>
		<link>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/10/14/unofficial-visits-and-you-a-crash-course/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/10/14/unofficial-visits-and-you-a-crash-course/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Sabella</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/?p=3490</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The quest to find the right college for a student-athlete is a challenge that we here at the National Collegiate Scouting Association readily accept with open arms. We understand not only what it means to families to have their student-athlete comfortable and excited to be attending the university of their choice, but we also understand [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Coaches May Mean New Opportunities</title>
		<link>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/09/01/new-coaches-may-mean-new-opportunities/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/09/01/new-coaches-may-mean-new-opportunities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandon Liles</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Athletic Scholarships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Fit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Coach Communications]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/?p=3049</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for an opportunity to play in college and feel like time is not on your side it may be worthwhile to check the wanted ads. If a coach is just being hired to a new program like Chad Tracz, former Army pitching coach and new Head Coach for Marist, he may [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Video Speaks Volumes over Paper</title>
		<link>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/08/05/video-speaks-volumes-over-paper/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/08/05/video-speaks-volumes-over-paper/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandon Liles</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Athletic Scholarships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Fit]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/?p=2665</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The importance of a skills video in a sport like baseball goes unnoticed at times. Just because you state on a piece of paper that you throw 86-88 MPH consistently does not mean a coach is going to automatically recruit you. It’s the same way that just because you earn a 3.8 GPA doesn’t mean [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take Advantage of the Fall Season for Spring Sports</title>
		<link>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/08/05/take-advantage-of-the-fall-season-for-spring-sports/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/08/05/take-advantage-of-the-fall-season-for-spring-sports/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandon Liles</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Athletic Scholarships]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Fit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[College Baseball]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/?p=2658</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Recruiting is a 365 day process year in and year out. If you graduate in the spring of 2010 and think the process does not start until your senior, spring season you are already way behind (the recruiting process really begins as soon as high school classes begin, to learn more click here).
Many college baseball [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recruiting Letter</title>
		<link>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/27/recruiting-letter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/27/recruiting-letter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NCSA Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Athletic Scholarships]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/?p=2455</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: Are college coaches allowed to send you recruiting letters when you’re a freshman or sophomore?
A: This depends on the sport, below is a chart of when coaches can being sending questionnaires/camp brochures and recruiting materials.

However, an athlete may contact a coach at ANY time.
To see more about recruiting guidelines click on your specific sport [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coaches Contact</title>
		<link>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/27/coaches-contact/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/2009/07/27/coaches-contact/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NCSA Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Athletic Scholarships]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ncsasports.org/blog/?p=2443</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: When can you talk to a coach? Can you do it through email or in person?
A: Student-athletes can call or write a coach at ANY time. However, coaches are restricted to contacting recruits during times called “dead periods”. You can look up individual sports’ dead periods here. They are also limited in how often [...]]]></description>
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