Emma Forbes - Old Dominion University
To be successful in the process I made sure to keep in contact with all the coaches who contacted me, and made sure that I was on top of my correspondence. That allowed me to think about my options and what places seemed truly interested.
The most challenging part was the decision making process. I loved so many schools, teams, and coaches. Picturing myself at different schools, and following my gut was the hardest part of the process. Everyone is always so nice when they want you to go there, but you have to think where you will fit in and be appreciated for what you can bring to the table.
NCSA helped get me organized and aware of the opportunities available. They made it clear that I could not blow off coaches or not respond and that there were rules to recruiting. It wasn't just "Hey, come here and swim!", there is a lot more to it.
Being a college athlete is nothing short of amazing! When you are talking to other students and say you are on a college team, you can see the respect in their eyes.
