The High School Athlete’s Guide to College Sports

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  • A book to increase your chances to earn an athletic scholarship
  • Tap into numerous little known sources of financial aid
  • Package and present your softball and academic achievements to college recruiters
  • Make a highlight video and get it seen by the college coaches
  • Get your high school coach to become your biggest ally
  • Identify the schools where you have the best chance to succeed as a player and as a student
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  • Written specifically for high school players who want to compete on the collegiate level and receive a college degree

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This Guide Details How to Market Yourself to the School of Your Dreams

Take control of your college search, build your softball resume, obtain athletic and academic scholarships, and solve the recruiting puzzle. The High School Athlete’s Guide to College Sports shows you how to market yourself to the school of your dreams with information and tips on the college recruiting process gathered from over 14 years of research with hundreds of college and high school coaches, guidance counselors, players, and parents. 

The main reason so many talented student-athletes never realize their dreams of playing college softball is because they do not understand the complicated recruiting process. With 1,413 college softball programs in the United States, this Guide will give you a hand up in learning what it takes to make it to the next level. 

Because athletic programs often change - old coaches leave, new ones arrive, school and athletic programs change their focus and adapt to rule changes - it is important to have the most current information available in your search for the school that meets your athletic and academic needs. The 2005 edition of the The High School Athlete’s Guide to College Sports provides just that.

Free Bonus Gifts With Book Purchase

Gift #1: Online College Directory - Free 1 year subscription
You will gain access to every softball coach's name, e-mail address and web page link - an incredible tool as you develop your college target list and communicate with coaches nationwide. This directory will allow you to search for colleges based on division and region and also provides basic information on each school. 

Gift #2: Article Library - Free unlimited use
You will have unlimited access to a constantly growing library of college recruiting articles and reports that have been compiled from some of the most respected names in the business. 

An information sheet with usernames and passcodes for these great resources comes with your purchase of The High School Athlete’s Guide to College Sports.



Testimonials

What Coaches Have to Say:

“A must-buy for any aspiring college athlete.”

Bill Edwards, Head Coach at Hofstra University

"This resource is long overdue for young women dreaming of playing softball in college. It's a great guide to help them take their first step in shaping their future. It helps both parents and student-athletes sift through the recruiting process by providing great tips combined with coaches' honest opinions."

Amy Hayes, Head Coach at Boston University

"This guide provides all the information a high school softball player needs to make an informed college decision. It's so comprehensive there is no need for costly recruiting services."

Donna Martin, Head Coach at Northern Illinois University

Additional Information

Warranty No
Page Count 140 pages
Age Range No

What You Get

Book breakdown: 154 pages and 8 chapters

By reading this guide, you are giving yourself an enormous advantage over your competitors - thousands of other high school athletes your age who also want to play college sports.

Chapter 1: Master The Recruiting Process
Pages 1-14

  • How college coaches recruit
  • Where they go to find their players
  • A college coach’s “A-list”
  • When the peak recruiting season is
  • The kinds of background checks coaches do
  • How a coach expresses interest in a recruit
  • Some basic facts about scholarships
  • Pitfalls to avoid in the recruiting process

Chapter 2: Energize Your Support Group
Pages 15-30

  • Do’s and don’ts for parents who want to help
  • Making your guidance counselor your advocate
  • Your high school coach can be your secret weapon

Chapter 3: How To Improve Your Profile
Pages 31-40

  • Improving your approach to your sport
  • Improving the mental aspects of your sport
  • Developing your leadership abilities
  • Increasing your physical skills
  • Improving your grades and test scores
  • Staying focused in the classroom

Chapter 4: Your College Line-Up
Pages 41-57

  • How to rank schools by academic factors
  • Making sure you will like the campus life
  • Reasons to target certain schools
  • What to look for in the athletic program
  • How to cross-reference your athletic and academic needs and desires

Chapter 5: Essential Action Steps To Take
Pages 59-85

  • Different ways to promote yourself
  • Producing a highlight video
  • Building your own website
  • How and when to make campus visits
  • Information on recruiting services
  • When it’s a good idea to try out as a walk-on

Chapter 6: Drive Down The Cost Of College
Pages 87-97

  • NCAA scholarships by sport for D-I and D-II programs
  • Where to find scholarship money other than for athletics
  • How to determine how much money you need
  • How to determine your “family contribution”
  • The various types of financial aid
  • When financial aid forms should be submitted
  • Tips for receiving a good aid package
  • Where to find loans

Chapter 7: The College Landscape By Division
Pages 99-112

  • NCAA Division I
  • NCAA Division II
  • NCAA Division III
  • NAIA
  • NJCAA D-I
  • NJCAA D-II
  • NJCAA D-III

Chapter 8: Forms & References
Pages 113-137

  • Checklists to guide you through each year of high school in athletics and academics
  • Sample correspondence and profile
  • Useful websites
  • College information sheet
  • Form to help you identify your top school
  • Charts for figuring costs and your family contribution

Closing
Pages 139-154

  • Glossary of terms
  • Collegiate athletics in Canada
  • International students
  • Ten things to remember during the recruiting process

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