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Product Description 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 lifeincluding training, nutrition, and time managementcatapulting these students beyond their peers both on and off the field. Review "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) Review "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) From the Inside Flap Do you dream of becoming a college athlete but don’t understand when, why, or how? And once you get on the team, how do you succeed and thrive as a college student-athlete? The truth is there is a place for everyoneacademically and athletically. This book is your go-to guide if you’re a high-school student (or parent of one!) who dreams of participating in college athletics. Inside you'll find information that will help you develop a game plan to: Capture the attention of college coaches while still in high school and learn how to market yourself to become one of their top prospects Win an athletic scholarship and get financial aid Select the right college for you and your sport Get recruited by colleges even if you aren’t a superstar Successfully navigate the complex NCAA rules Develop your skill set to transition successfully from youth athletics to the highly competitive arena of college sports From the Back Cover Do you dream of becoming a college athlete but don’t understand when, why, or how? And once you get on the team, how do you succeed and thrive as a college student-athlete? The truth is there is a place for everyoneacademically and athletically. This book is your go-to guide if you’re a high-school student (or parent of one!) who dreams of participating in college athletics. Inside you'll find information that will help you develop a game plan to: Capture the attention of college coaches w