The DOs and DON'Ts of Getting on a College Team Columbia SC

The DOs and DON'Ts of Getting on a College Team

There are a few simple guidelines to follow if you're hoping to score a spot on a college team, because it isn't just about showcasing your skills. Try to keep the following in mind:

• Don't assume that talent in a high school sport translates into potential scholarship.
• Don't misjudge your athletic ability by inflating or underestimating your potential. Do be realistic about your skills.
• Don't confuse a coach's interest with a guarantee of admission, playing time, or even of making the team.
• Do start looking at college teams early on in the process - even in ninth or tenth grade.
• Do take some time to watch colleges play to better assess your abilities and how they compare with those of athletes at the collegiate level.
• Do watch a college team practice; it gives you a good idea of how a coach relates to the team.
• Do beware of the coach who ""negative recruits"" against other schools.
• Do familiarize yourself with NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete, which includes a helpful section on ""What to Ask"" about college athletic programs.

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Author: Amy Ambler

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