Overview

Illustrating that there is a spot for everyone, this recruitment manual is a go-to guide for all high school students that dream of participating in college athletics. It addresses not only how to get recruited by top colleges and universities but also how to excel academically in both high school and college to ensure a successful career as a student-athlete. Offering insider information, this guidebook for getting scholarship money also provides tips for understanding the complicated NCAA recruiting rules, information on what colleges really want from athletes in their programs, and techniques for developing individual skills to transition successfully from high school to college athletics. The rules and regulations for NCAA recruitment have been entirely revised and updated. Candid and insightful input from college athletics experts, college and high school counsellors, and athletic trainers helps sportspersons achieve success in many areas of their life -- including training, nutrition, and time management.

Full Product Details

9781932662993

Table of Contents

Reviews

Capture[s] the complex process of college recruiting in a very readable how-to guide. . . . Provides a map for the student athlete and her family to help navigate the difficult waters of college recruiting. This is a must read for any high school athlete interested in competing on the college level. --Gary Clark, director of athletics, Furman University

"""Practical information and solid illustrations will help the prospective student-athlete immensely."" --Robert A. Hynes, PhD, assistant dean for student support services, Fitchburg State College ""This book is designed to help anyone who is interested in competing in college athletics. Brown's insight will help you become more successful both as a student and as an athlete."" --Schellas Hyndman, men's soccer coach, Southern Methodist University ""This is a must-read for any high school athlete interested in competing on the college level."" --Gary Clark, director of athletics, Furman University ""Capture[s] the complex process of college recruiting in a very readable how-to guide. . . . Provides a map for the student athlete and her family to help navigate the difficult waters of college recruiting. This is a must read for any high school athlete interested in competing on the college level."" --Gary Clark, director of athletics, Furman University ""I found the book to be very complete in its content. The organization makes it easy to get the information you need quickly, and above all, I feel it embodies the current state of college athletic recruiting."" -- John Cossaboon, Women's Soccer Assistant Coach, Gonzaga University ""Stewart Brown has used his knowledge and experience to help you make a very difficult decision much easier. This book is designed to help anyone who is interested in competing in college athletics. Stewart's insight will help you become more successful both as a student and as an athlete."" --Schellas Hyndman, soccer coach, Southern Methodist University"

Author Information

Stewart Brown is a high school soccer coach and a former men's and women's collegiate soccer coach, athletic trainer, and physical education professor. He won Coach of the Year for both his men's and women's programs. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available