Understanding the 3 types of Athletes that coaches are looking for:
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Understanding the 3 types of Athletes that coaches are looking for:
The recruiting game is heating up as some sports seasons are finishing up and others are getting started, coaches are evaluating what they need for the future. Below are some initial steps to get you in the game. For Canadian student-athletes most University options are presented by USports and NCAA.
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USPORTS Central – usportscentral.ca/StudentCentre
All recruits or prospective student-athletes should begin their registration by selecting the PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE tab. In the sport of football, a Prospective Student-Athlete must register with U SPORTS Central prior to making an official visit to a U SPORTS university. In all other sports, registration will be required prior to signing a Letter Of Intent or participating for that university.
New NCAA Division I Requirements as of August 1, 2016
You must graduate high school and meet ALL the following requirements:
It is important to know these changes and share them with coaches, counsellors and teachers if you are pursuing being a student-athlete. There is greater emphasis on the student demonstrating their academic abilities by their 7th semester and then not being able to repeat or upgrade courses to improve.
NOTE: changes will be coming to Division II requirements in August, 2018
In order to be a great student-athlete prospect you need to start the habits right now while you are a high school student athlete!
It is no secret that I have been a big proponent of starting the recruiting process early. Remember you become a prospective student-athlete in Grade 9. Gathering the correct information is key to ensuring you are taking the right courses, training properly and pursuing it all with confidence.
An important area of development in student athletes is leadership. It is a valuable skill both on the field and off the field. Within the sports world, it is easy to see who the leaders are within a team. The leaders boost morale, lead by example, and are committed to the game.
Boost morale!
Lead by example!
Commit to the game!
All of these skills can be applied in the locker room and in the class room. At the end of the day, leaders are the ones who stand out within a group of people. They exude confidence and they receive respect. It is important to work on developing leadership skills as a student athlete because it helps with the recruiting process as well as your career as an athlete.
“Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.”
— Vince Lombardi, Head Coach Green Bay Packers (1959-67)
Starting is simple, begin creating the vision of what you want your student-athlete years to look like.