Your dream is to compete in sports on the intercollegiate level. This summary will provide you with significant information in your quest for a college athletic scholarship. Take a moment to review each step, as it will guide you through the recruiting process from your initial contact with college coaches to your scholarship offer.

Step One: When To Begin:

Here is an introduction to contacting college coaches, getting started on the recruiting process, deciding on what division you want to pursue.
Review the various College Divisions and which one will provide you with the best opportunity for participation.
Where and when do you begin looking for colleges?
What are the academic requirements you will need during each year in high school to be eligible to compete on the college level?

Maintaining a file on each college will enable you to make a final decision with confidence.

Step Two: Making Contact With College Coaches:

How to write a letter to a college coach.
What to expect during a phone conversation with a college coach.
What is a home visit.
When to anticipate a scholarship offer.
How To Get Coaches To Notice You.
How to receive support from your high school/club coaches.
Learn the different methods for approaching coaches and expressing an interest in their college.
Simple do’s and don’ts that will enable you to create an exceptional athletic videotape to send to college coaches.
Your first contact with a college coach.
Following the step-by-step information in the yearly calendar will keep you up to date with and knowledgeable about NCAA rules and regulations.
What are the policies regarding phone conversations with a college coach?
An outline of the campus visit from the recruit’s arrival to departure.

Step Three: Making the Final Decision

Parental Involvement.
Understand the scholarship offer before signing on the dotted line.
Assist you in the selection process by narrowing your choices.
Leaving home and becoming an independent woman.