Obligations of the Student-Athlete in the Recruiting Process
October 14th, 2008 - by1. Dedication to the Classroom.
College coaches understand that not all student-athletes perform the same on tests. 
They do, however, know the difference between trying hard and being lackadaisical. The harder a student-athlete works in school along with his attendance record is strongly considered by colleges prior to a scholarship being offered. Coaches do believe there is a correlation between effort in the classroom and effort on the athletic field of play. Dedication and reliability go hand-in-hand.
2. Communicate with the High School Coach.
It is important that the student-athlete let their high school coach know their intentions in relation to going on to the next level. A student-athlete can not be afraid to let the coach know what type of academic interests they have and what colleges they are interested in possibly attending. The student-athlete should ask the coach to be honest about his talents and potential.
3. Work to improve your physical skills.
Playing a sport at the college level demands great physical skills and discipline. Each level of competition is more demanding and the student-athlete needs to continually improve. In order to complete and to stay injury free, the student-athlete most stay in top physical condition. It is absolutely vital for the player to work on improving their strength, speed, flexibility, agility and individual position skills.
4. Make a positive impression on college coaches.
The way a student-athlete talks, dresses and carries themselves is important when talking with a college coach. The student-athlete that comes across as arrogant, selfish, foul mouthed or rude is someone who will quickly be eliminated by college staff. Colleges want team players who are a positive reflection of their program on and off the field.
5. Be honest with recruiters.
College coaches like student-athletes to be honest during the recruiting process. A student-athlete should not lead a school on if there is no genuine interest. The student-athlete and the high school they come from are viewed more positively by the colleges if they are up front and honest during the recruiting process. College coaching staffs do not have time to waste on an athlete that doesn’t have a genuine interest in their institution and program.
Bill Conley worked at Ohio State for 17 years as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.
October 18th, 2008 at 9:48 am
I am from Puerto Rico, and i’m very interested to get a volleyball scholarship for college. I am still in the ninth grade, but I already started to train hard, in order to be at my top physical condition when I reach the senior year.
My height is 5 8″ but im expected to get to 5 10″.
I play outside hitter, and setter.
This is just to let you know that if in the future you need a setter or hitter, you cant count on me.
October 19th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Hi, my name is Christian and i’ve been planning to go to perdue university, indiana university, ball state, or indiana state since i was little! it is a dream for me to play NCAA ball at my selective colleges and i would to show you what i got a in my skills and acedemics. my number is 574-231-4918 andmy email is bball22christian@yahoo.com…i have stats and info on my profile. I’m a very intellegent young man that has his head on his shoulders. please contact me if you can.
October 21st, 2008 at 5:03 am
Hello, My name is Randy
What would you tell my son who went to get his GED, But wants to go to school. He’s not very strong in the classroom, But he is a very athlet.
Would he be able to get into a JR College?
Thanks Randy Jones
Apopka, Florida
October 24th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Hello my name is greg and i been playing basketball since i was 8 years old right now im 16 years old im trying to play varsity basketball this year for my school. if u want to check my stat here it is:http://www.psal.org/psalsports/player/psal_playerprofile.asp?cid=264267725&csport=002#
and the 2nd is:http://www.psal.org/psalsports/player/psal_playerprofile.asp?cid=264267725&csport=002# if u want to contact my email at gregoire_remy@yahoo.com thank u and have a nice day im looking forward to talking to u
October 27th, 2008 at 11:50 am
hey, my name is jakai wilson and i have been playing basketball all my life. the college of my dream is south florida and it would be an honor to play for stan heath
October 28th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I have always had the dream to play softball for UCLA. I have been playing softball since the age of five i am a very committed player and i am a very very hard worker. I started at thrid base on varsity my freshman year, i also played in a regional game. I am working very hard to play at the division one level and hope to achieve my goal. Any help from anyone would be helpful!! Thank you!!
November 4th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I have always had the dream to play softball! I have been playing softball since the third grade. I am a very committed player and i do not give up. I started to play at pitcher and shortstop base on varsity my freshman year. I am working very hard to play for college and hope to achieve my goal.
January 1st, 2009 at 1:38 am
I’ve started playing field hockey at the age of about six until I was ten. I took a break from playing for a few years and rejoined when I was 12 as a goalie for off-season training for my ice hockey and ringette. I joined a U13 Tier 1 team and placed 7 at the U14 club championships and last season I played on a U14 Tier 1 team and we won the club championships and I tried out, for my first time, for my regional team and made it, then at my regional team tournament I was selected to one of two U14 provincial teams and we came second at the U16 Field Hockey BC Invitational.
My dream is to attend Michigan State University or Northeastern University and major in Athletic Training. I made honour in all three terms in grade eight and my first term this year and I’m working towards achieving it in my last two terms of grade nine.
My number cell number is 778-240-1855 and e-mail is canucksbluevintage@hotmail.com
I’m also on the top Female Ice Hockey Bantam Tier 1 team in the province, the North Shore Female Ice Hockey Association Bantam Tier 1 Avalanche, I’m a goalie there too.