You never know who is watching you...

This is very important as far as I am concerned and may make or break your chances of playing college ball. Now thatthe baseball season is upon us it reminds of how many times I see players being lazy. Walking on and off the field, lack lustered attempts to field the ball or hustle out a pop up. This not only relates to baseball but all the sports so please read this information. It means that a player should hustle and give his best effort every time he steps on the field. This includes practice not just the games...Because You Never Know Who’s Watching!If you think that college coaches and professional scouts do not notice the “little things” you are WRONG. As one The coaches and scouts have to pay attention to each of the intangibles, it is the only real separator between some of these guys. Many of the players they watch essentially are equal in athletic skills and ability. What then makes the difference is the “Little Things.” So the next time you think that it doesn’t matter how you hustle or present yourself maybe you should revisit that part of your game. A player can hustle and give his maximum effort even on a day when he and/or his team is not playing their best game. It doesn’t take any athletic ability to hustle (Especially when the team is behind in the score or about to lose the game...this is where real charachter shows).

As students make the transition to collegiate sports

As student athletes make the transition to collegiate competition they need adult support and advice more than ever…Parents do not understand the numbers in most cases, It is parents who are looking at current college costs and the issues that will be associated with their child being away from home on their own. Parents see college education costs go out of sight and know that Sports scholarships are not available to everyone. For the talented athlete they can combine the positive experience of college sports with a huge financial benefit for the family. Parents understand those issues well enough to take an active role in helping their student athletes to help themselves.Why your student needs your help -Your son or daughter can wait passively by the phone hoping that coaches will call or you take an active role in the recruiting process. It's easier to wait by the phone for the call. Unfortunately, this passive approach is also encouraged by the image that the NCAA would like you to have of sports recruiting one of the biggest mistakes you can make is thinking that all really good high school athletes will be contacted by coaches from the colleges and get offered scholarships to compete. Your son or daughter was the best athlete on the team and should have no problem going to college on a scholarship. It is true that many top prospects will get called without making an effort. Was it from a coach and college they have selected.How can you help as a parent -Most of the student athletes do not get serious about college plans until their senior year. Unfortunately, most high school Counselors think that college sports recruiting is an activity that is only for seniors. As a parent you must motivate your son or daughter to start early. The earlier that an athlete starts, the better the athlete's chances of getting the best college sports situation. As a parent you should start with encouragement and it should end with supporting the student your son and daughter decision about which opportunity to accept.
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COACHPOST 1 can help you the parent and your son or daughter with the recruiting process send me an email with attention to Coach "G"at coachpost1@gmail.com

College Recruiting - Lifeblood of every athletic program

Recruiting is the lifeblood of every college athletic program, but college coaches can only recruit the very best prospects available to them. If they do not know about you, they cannot possibly recruit you. Coaches make their choices based on the information they have and the evaluations they make on prospects. In just about every case there are better choices of prospects somewhere out there but the coaches either don't know who they are or they don't have enough information about these prospects to be convinced of their worth. If you are a good high school prospect qualified for the next level of competition, and you want to participate in college athletics, there are two things you must do to make this become a reality:
1. You have to make sure colleges are aware that you are a legitimate prospect.
2. You have to convince coaches. or at least one coach, that you are the best choice for their program.
It sounds simple, but it really is not. In fact, most big colleges spend millions of dollars each year recruiting a relatively small number of athletes for their programs. The Coaches and the Colleges recruit from a very thin layer of top-notch prospects from across the country who are typically identified very early in high-profile tournaments or meets. Other colleges with much more restrictive recruiting budgets must rely on a variety of sources to find suitable prospects. Coaches identify prospects through high school coaches, referrals, personal observations and especially through established scouting organizations like COACHPOST 1.
You can be a great prospect, but unless your information lands in a coaches hands for preliminary evaluation, you might not be identified as a prospect. To ensure that you will not be left out you have to be pro-active and promote yourself by letting the colleges know that you deserve to participate in collegiate athletics. In other words, the old adage, "if you are good enough, coaches will find you," no longer applies when it comes to recruiting. The very best way to get complete and professional exposure is through very hard work on you part with help of your parents and or by using a company like COACHPOST 1.

1 BILLION DOLLARS...

Every year hundreds of a new group of talented high school athletes look to be recruited to a college. Every year hundreds of top schools award athletes over $1 billion in sports scholarships...that's right you heard it $1 billion dollars...if you are one of the lucky ones, but there are often other benefits to sports participation besides the financialimplications. Are you waiting for a call? Every year, the story is the same - high school athletes sit by their phoneswaiting for college coaches to call. Some will get called, but thousands of talented athletes will not. My advice is DO NOT WAIT for that call. When should you start? I've said this a couple of times in this blog...RIGHT NOW! The earlieryou start, the range of opportunities will increase and the more likely you are to be successful. If you are still waitingfor a call when your senior year starts, then time is getting very short. If you are a junior there is more time, but theearlier you start, the more you can do and the more choices you will have. You have heard your coaches say to youover the years...hustle, don't walk and show some enthusiasm. Work hard, don't dog it...Well, this is no different.Remember you can still play your sport in college if you have what it takes and that is sometimes more than thetalent itself...You are competing against the best of the best, but if you work hard and take the steps necessary to getthe coach and college to notice you...you might just make it at the next level and at the same time getting yourcollege education partially paid for or all of it...it is well worth the effort if you do have what it takes. I hope this getsyou motivated to take the next step...so good luck....keeping the dream alive! Here are some things you can do rightnow to improve your chances. Work on your athletic skills and endurance...stay off the video games and get outside.Work at being a leader among the athletes in your sport. Show some maturity and set a good example for the otherathletes...especially the younger ones. Stay ahead and on top of your school work...you are in the fourth quarter nowis not the time to slow down...don't get lazy which is easy to do. Coaches favor athletes that do a good job managingtheir school work. Investigate colleges using the internet and make appointments for a visit. You can greatly enhanceyour recruiting opportunities by STARTING RIGHT NOW! If you are not on college coaches' recruiting lists by nowthen you will need to take quick action to get on them. If called, show interest until you know that you are no longerinterested. Many high school athletes (recruits) end up at colleges that they did not consider until they got recruited.Keep your eyes and your options open...as you never know who is watching. This is very important and somewhat confusing:Throughout the year the College Recruiting Calendar includes evaluation periods, quiet periods and dead periods.There are initial or early signing dates for many sports and regular or late signing periods. Some kinds of contacts areallowed or not allowed depending on the calendar and the prospect's year in school. My advise is to visit ww.ncaa.org and become familiar with the rules to understand or try to understand what you can and cannot do. Take the imitative to learn how to get recruited and when, and who can help and how...confused I bet, but again it iswell worth the effort if you have what it takes...good luck once again and if there is anything that COACHPOST 1 cando to help your efforts send coach "g" an email at coachpost1@gmail.com. Be sure to visit the COACHPOST 1 website for further information at http://www.freewebs.com/coachpost1/

CHANCES OF PLAYING COLLEGE SPORTS...

The NCAA has estimated that the probability of competing in athletics at the college level are not great. According to the NCAA, high school men's basketball has close to 500,000 players; 157,000 are seniors. There are approx. 4,500 freshman positions available. That means approx. slightly less than 3% of high school senior basketball players will play NCAA sponsored basketball. Don't let this discourage you from following your dream. A large percentage of high school graduates will not even attend college. These figures do not include NAIA, NCCAA, NJCAA colleges either. I will explain who these colleges are further into this blog. Your chances of receiving athletic scholarship offers will vary depending on the sport you play. Another big factor is the application of Title IX for women athletes.How good am I and at what level can compete? Honestly assess your talent level and be realistic with yourself. How do you stack up physically? Ask your coaches opinion. Make a list of the colleges that may want you to play sports for them and start to market yourself to those coaches. Remember, you are marketing your ability to be of use to a college sports program, so its to your benefit to have a clear idea of where you might fit in to that sports program.What are my chances of receiving an athletic scholarship? You can get assistance from your parents, coaches and recruiting services like COACHPOST 1 but ultimately you are the only one that can make your dream of playing college sport a realty. Make lists, ask questions, write letters surf the web for information and ask your coaches and academic advisors for tips and advice. If you know anyone who has been through the recruiting process talk to them and ask their advice. You must be relentless in the pursuit of your goal. Don't count on anyone else to help you accomplish your goal, except your parents who will move mountains if they could to help you get that athletic scholarship. COACHPOST 1 can help you with many of the above items mentioned because for some athletes and families the time it takes to market yourself can be overwhelming. You can decide whether or not you could use the help. If you do contact coachpost1@gmail.com. The bottom line here is - You must have the Talent, Character, Academic credentials, motivation, exposure, luck and good timing. Even if you have all of these and work your @@^% off, there is no guarantee that you will get an athletic scholarship. BUT, if you don't work hard, do not do your research and think that because you have some athletic ability that college coaches will be knocking at your door or calling you at all hours--then just forget it. Only "blue-chip" athletes will get pursued by colleges automatically. There is a real chance that the college coach in your own home town has no idea who you even are. (MANY RECRUITING SERVICES WOULD LIKE YOU TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS SOME SECRET…HERE IT IS “YOU MUST LET THE COLLEGE COACHES KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU CAN OFFER THEIR SPORTS PROGRAM”. Remember your primary reason for going to college is to EARN A DEGREE FIRST!What about my grades? As soon as you get done reading this start…Time can be your friend or enemy. Use time to your advantage. Start your college research right now regardless of whether you plan to play college sports or not. Search for colleges that can offer you the academic, social and sports programs you are interested in. Last but not least learn about financing a college education. Most college websites have all of this information available by just clicking on their links. As for GRADES - Simply put-get good grades. Test scores and your class rank can mean scholarship money towards your college tuition - in addition to any athletic scholarship you might receive.Don't coast your senior year. You will need to meet and maintain scholastic minimums to even play college sports. So hit the books now and get into the habit. College finances can be a little unclear at first glance so now is the time to start your research on college finances. You want the best deal for yourself and PARENTS with the least amount of debt possible when you graduate. Text books cost upwards of $1,000 per year. Many athletic programs will not offer you a full-ride scholarship but rather a partial athletic scholarship which means you will have to come up with the additional funding. Some schools do not offer athletic scholarship funding, {E.G. NCAA Division 111}, but can have both excellent sport and academic programs. Go to http://www.fasfa.com/ which stands for {Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form}. All colleges require to process Federal Aid and in most cases state and other college aid. It is important to fill out the forms no matter if you need the money or not.What kind of athletic scholarships are available and from what colleges? NCAA Division 1, NCAA Division 2, NAIA , NJCAA Division 1, and NJCAA Division 2 can offer athletic scholarships. Also, you should be aware that individual colleges and conferences have their own athletic scholarship rules and policies.Can I play college sports without a athletic scholarship? Yes. NCAA Division 111, NCCAA Division 11, and NJCAA Division 111 junior colleges offer excellent opportunities to play sports at the college level and obtain a quality education without the benefits of a athletic scholarship. Athletes who excel at the junior college level often transfer with a scholarship to other colleges. if your heart is absolutely set on a particular school that does not seem interested in your athletic talents then consider "walking on "- It’s a long shot but remember, nothing ventured nothing gained. (GO RENT THE 1993 MOVIE RUDY “TONIGHT”).Timing is very important as is everything in life. The college you are really interested in might simply not have a need for your specific talent. This doesn't make things impossible just a little harder. If want to play at a particular school don't let anything stand in your way but always keep your options open.College Recruiting Regulations and Rules: Each college association has its own rules and regulations for recruiting and eligibility. Check out the web sites of associations such as the NCAA, NAIA, NCCAA, NJCAA. Its your responsibility to know the rules. Do not count on anyone else. Go to http://www.ncaa.com/ and click on their links especially the elgibility section. This is the NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE if you don’t register most likely your playing days for Division I, II colleges will be over. Each college may also have their own recruiting and eligibility rules. These rules and regulations can sometimes be more strict than those of major athletic associations Check with the school or conference to which the school belongs.Should I be concerned about Title IX and what actually is it: TITLE IX is a federal law that states "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." What about recruiting services?Just like everything else there are hundreds of them. Find out exactly what is offered. If a recruiting service guarantees you a scholarship and you are setting yourself…know one can guarantee you a scholarship but the college itself. They ultimately make the final decision. Does the recruiting service offer services that you can perform yourself and or could you use a little help. Some athletic recruiting services charge upwards of $3000 and some are free. COACHPOST 1 charges a very small fee of $125. If you would like more information contact coachpost1@gmail.com. The good recruiting services will explain to you exactly what they do and what to expect, they will tell you that there are no guarantees.What is the NCAA? The NCAA is the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The NCAA is the organization through which it's member schools administer athletics at a national level. There are (3) Divisions in the NCAA Division 1 and 2 colleges offer athletic scholarships, division 3 colleges cannot offer scholarships based on athletic ability but can and do offer other forms of financial aid.What is the NAIA? The NAIA is the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. It is an organization that promotes athletics as an integral part of education. NAIA member colleges award athletic scholarships.What is the NJCAA? The NJCAA is the National Junior College Athletic Association. Junior college is an excellent way to get both a quality education and play college sports at an affordable price. NJCAA member schools in Division1 and 2 offer athletic scholarships. NJCAA Division 3 schools do not offer athletic scholarships.What is the NCCAA? The NCCAA is the National Christian College Athletic Association. Many NCCAA colleges are also NCAA or NAIA members. The NCCAA is divided into Division1 and 2 schools. Division 1 colleges offer athletic scholarships, division 2 colleges do not.This a lot of information - so you can see now is the time to start preparing yourself for your future college athletic and academic career. It's a lot to process but well worth the effort if you have the talent and heart to play college sports. So, GOOD LUCK....from COACH "G" (COACHPOST 1).