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Freshman year is the a time of preparation. Most athletes don't need to worry about recruiting at this point in their careers. It is the time when athletes start to prepare themselves for an athletic career in college.
Athletics
This is the time to focus on developing your athletic skills. Fundamentals are extremely important.
- Use practice drills to improve your skills.
- Hit the weight room consistently.
- Attend skill development camps over the summer.
- Join a club, AAU or other highly competitive travel team.
- Two and three sport athletes need to consider which sport is their strength.
Academics
Most students don't fully understand the importance of academic achievement when they enter high school. Grades and extra curricular activities determine the type of school you can attend in college. If you cannot get past the admissions process, you won't be able to compete at the college level.
- Take your school work seriously. Get the best grades you are capable of achieving.
- Don't be afraid to join other extra-curricular activities, especially in your off-season.
- Get tutoring help if you need it.
For most student-athletes, this is the year to start work on recruiting. College programs are starting to compile there lists of players to recruit. It is a great time to start getting your name out.
Athletics
Continue to develop your athletic skills.
- Hit the weight room consistently.
- Attend skill development camps over the summer.
- Keep up with your club, AAU or other highly competitive travel team.
- Mail Player Profiles to schools of interest.
Academics
There is no down time for academics. Keep hitting the books and hit them hard.
Read the NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete. Pay particular attention to the coursework requirements needed to pass the NCAA Clearinghouse. If you have questions about your coursework, meet with your guidance counselor at school.
It is now crunch time for the student-athlete.
Athletics
You should be playing on the varsity team by now, hopefully starting.
Meet with your high school coach to assess your college potential.
Prepare your skills video.
Create your player profile.
- Hit the weight room consistently.
- Attend showcase events and camps.
- Keep playing with your club, AAU or other highly competitive travel team.
- Mail updated Player Profiles to college coaches of interest.
- Send Skills Videos to coaches.
Academics
There is no down time for academics. Keep hitting the books and hit them hard.
Start your college search. Work with your academic advisor and college advisor to determine which schools meet your academic needs.
Visit colleges of interest during the summer. Meet with coaches if possible.
Schedule and take SAT and ACT entrance exams.
Let the recruiting begin. Senior time is the time for official visits to colleges. By this point in time, most students have already been in contact with college coaches who are recruiting them. Unfortunately, many athletes wait until senior year to start recruiting. It is not too late to start, but you MUST start immediately.
Athletics
Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
Meet with your high school coach to assess your college potential.
Update your player profile.
- Hit the weight room consistently.
- Attend showcase events and camps.
- Mail updated Player Profiles to college coaches of interest.
- Send Skills Videos to coaches.
Academics
There is no down time for academics. Keep hitting the books and hit them hard. Many schools will look for your mid-term and first semester grades.
Retake SAT and ACT as needed.
Narrow down your colleges of choice.
Apply to schools of interest.
Complete your FAFSA.
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