"The Experience"
The DOs and DON’Ts of Getting on a College Team
Author: petersons, Category: Getting Started for College
There are a few simple guidelines to follow if you’re hoping to score a spot on a college team, because it isn’t just about showcasing your skills. Try to keep the following in mind:
* Don’t assume that talent in a high school sport translates into potential scholarship.
* Don’t misjudge your athletic ability by inflating or underestimating your potential. Do be realistic about your skills.
* Don’t confuse a coach’s interest with a guarantee of admission, playing time, or even of making the team.
* Do start looking at college teams early on in the process - even in ninth or tenth grade.
* Do take some time to watch colleges play to better assess your abilities and how they compare with those of athletes at the collegiate level.
* Do watch a college team practice; it gives you a good idea of how a coach relates to the team.
* Do beware of the coach who “negative recruits” against other schools.
* Do familiarize yourself with NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete, which includes a helpful section on “What to Ask” about college athletic programs.
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