The Student Athlete's Guide to Getting Recruited: How to Win Scholarships, Attract Colleges and Excel as an Athlete

(Paperback, Fifth Edition)

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Illustrating that there is a spot for everyone, this completely revised 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 step-by-step guide addresses how to best utilize social media and campus visits in the recruiting process. Candid and insightful input from college athletics experts, college and high school counselors, and athletic trainers helps athletes achieve success in many areas of their life--including training, nutrition, and time management--catapulting these students beyond their peers both on and off the field.

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"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 "A must read for any high school athlete interested in competing on the college level." Gary Clark, Director of Athletics, Furman University "An invaluable resource filled with great tips. It is a must read for any young person considering playing sports in college at any level." Michael Scerbo, Women's Lacrosse Coach, Duquesne University "An outstanding aid in helping students understand the recruiting process." Charles Breithaupt, Director of Athletics, Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL)

Author Bio

Stewart Brown is 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, TX.