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SYNOPSIS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
AUTHORS
BACK COVER
ORDERING
WHO CAN BENEFIT
COMMON QUESTIONS
EXCERPTS
TESTIMONIALS

 
Introduction
Why the recruiting & college process is difficult 1

 
Chapter 1 – Researching & Visiting Schools
Thinking college. When to Start, How to Start 13
How College is Changing 18
Parent-Child Conflicts 20
Getting the Most out of Your School Visits 22
What you can Learn by Going to a College Game 32
Public schools vs. Private Schools 33
Big schools vs. Small Schools 36
Tuition: In-State vs. Out-of-State. 37
Matching your Academic Goals 39

 
Chapter 2 – College Applications
Your College Application 42
The Application Checklist 49
Reach Schools, Target Schools, Safety Schools 52
Admission Statistics 56
Early Decision, Rolling Admission, Instant Admission 60
Waitlists and Deferrals 66
Recommendations 68
The Common Application 72
Private College Counselors 74

 
Chapter 3 – Financial Aid
Financial Aid Myths 76
Financial Aid Basics 79
Financial Aid Q & A 82
The Tools of Financial Aid 84
Saving for College 88
Non-Athletic Scholarships 91
Merit Scholarships 93

 
Chapter 4 – Other High School and College Options
Prep School 96
Post-Graduate School 98
Junior College 100
NAIA 103

 
Chapter 5 – Recruiting Section
College Recruiting Introduction 106
Common Mistakes by Parents and Students 108
Myths and Realities of Recruiting 112
Why you may not be "Discovered" 115
Evaluating your High School Coach 117
How Athletic Scholarships Work 120
Walking on to a Team 128
Rating your Athletic Ability 130
Evaluating College Athletic Programs 133
Evaluating Coaches 140
Roster Reading 142
Division 3 Schools 145
State School Recruiting 149
State, Regional, and National Tournaments (NEW) 151
How Coaches Find Potential Recruits 152
What Coaches Look For 156
Official Visits 160
Unofficial Visits 163
Meeting with Coaches: Questions to Ask 164
Coaches Honesty 169
Red-shirting 172
Graduation Rates 173
Blue-Chip Concerns 176
Coaches Assistance in Acceptance 177
How Do Ivy League Schools Recruit 179
Tournaments and Eligibility (NEW) 182
RECRUITING TOOLS
Recruiting Surveys 183
Making a Recruiting Video 184
Corresponding with Coaches 189
Sample Contact Letters 190
Athletic Resume Writing 192
Calling College Coaches (NEW) 197
College Coaches Contacting You 198
In-home Visits 203
Moving the Process Forward 203
Showcases 206
Recruiting Services 210
Chapter Summary 212

 
Chapter 6 – Life as a college athlete
What College is All About 216
College Classes 218
Relationship Building with College Professors 220
A Day in the Life of a Student-Athlete 222
Hazing 227
What is Expected of You at the College Level 231
Things You May Not Expect 233
Why College Athletes Fail 234
Surviving Your First Month of College 236
Evaluating your First Year 238

 
Chapter 7 – Strength & Conditioning
Myths of Strength Training 240
Basic Components of Strength Training & Conditioning 241
Selecting a Personal Trainer 244
Successful Strength and Conditioning Organizations 245
Q&A With a Strength & Conditioning Coach 247

 
Chapter 8 – Athletic Camps
Why you should Attend Athletic Camps 249
How to Choose an Athletic Camp 253
Alternatives to Sports Camps 255
 
Chapter 9 – Recruiting Rules and Guidelines
Who is the NCAA 257
Recruiting Contact Rules 259
Eligibility & Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse 265
National Letter of Intent 269
Title IX 274
Drug Testing at the College Level 275
Transferring 276




 


 




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