About This Resource
Section One—Opportunities
Exist
The first section reveals the many opportunities available for athletic
scholarships. You’ll find out why your child doesn’t have to be a
superstar to play college athletics.
Section Two—Myth
Busters
Section Two dispels myths surrounding college recruiting. You will learn
that a great deal of information accepted as fact is actually false.
Section Three—Determining
Your Targets
Section Three is designed to pinpoint suitable colleges for your child by
clarifying the differences in each level of college athletics. It guides
you through the process of honestly assessing the talent of your child. It
also simplifies the academic requirements your child must meet to be
eligible to participate in collegiate athletics.
Section Four—The
Recruiting Package
Section
Four illustrates that the best way to get your child noticed by college
recruiters is by being proactive. It is the nuts-and-bolts for getting
recruited. The goal? Preventing the recruiting process from becoming
passive. It shows you how to develop your child’s recruiting package and
gives tips on how to enlist the help of your child’s coaches.
Section Five—Initiating The Process
Section Five demonstrates how to initiate the recruiting process and what
to expect. You will discover cost-cutting methods to help you reach more
schools. Equally important, you will learn organizational strategies that
are essential to managing the progression of your child’s recruiting.
Section Six—Recruiting Regulations
Section Six defines the rules governing recruiting. Once you start the
process, it is important to learn the regulations of recruiting and the
steps to take to make sure your child’s eligibility is not affected
because of illegal recruitment.
Section Seven—Closing
The Deal
Section
Seven teaches you what to do when a coach expresses interest in your
child. You will pick up techniques to help the process go smoothly. Most
importantly, you will be shown how to effectively close the deal when a
coach makes a scholarship offer.
Section Eight—Alternatives
Section Eight outlines alternatives to consider if your child does not
receive an athletic scholarship or if the offer does not meet your
financial needs. This section explores additional financial aid avenues as
well as looking into walk-on and postgraduate opportunities.
Section Nine—Staying
Eligible
Section Nine examines the requirements for athletic participation after
enrolling in a college. Getting recruited and into a college is
one objective—keeping your child eligible is another. It is important to know
beforehand some of the expectations facing your child.
Section Ten—Recruiting
Schedule
Section Ten contains a timeline that serves as a checklist for you during
your child’s high school career. This schedule assures all obligations are
met—academic and athletic—and helps alleviate some of the stress involved
during the recruiting process.
Final Thoughts
Appendix A—Frequently
Asked Questions
Appendix B—Glossary
Appendix C—Web
Addresses
Appendix D—Forms
Free Supplemental
Scholarship Forms
