SERVICES

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE FOR THE STUDENT ATHLETE

• SERVICES TO BE ADDED TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDANCE PACKAGE FOR GRADES 11 & 12

• THE PACKAGE REQUIRES A BASIC ASSESSMENT OF ATHLETIC POTENTIAL AND DEDICATION TO PURSUING COLLEGE SPORTS PARTICIPATION

• THE PACKAGE CAN BEGIN IN THE SPRING OF 10TH GRADE

• MORE DETAIL ABOUT RECRUITING  FOR SWIMMERS CAN BE FOUND AT www.CollegeSwimmingRecruit.com

An athlete who would like to be recruited for a college sports team must be of an appropriate athletic caliber and very dedicated to their sport throughout high school.  They will need to complete all the admission tasks outlined in the Comprehensive Package as well as undertake the campaign and courtship of the recruiting process.  Recruitment can be for a scholarship but also without a scholarship. College athletic recruitment adds considerable requirements to the regular college admission process. 

The Student-Athlete Package adds the following guidance detailed in the tasks below.  The expectations, advice and work of a student-athlete are significantly greater than that of a regular college applicant.

A PARTIAL LIST OF TASKS: PLEASE EMAIL FOR A COMPLIMENTARY 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION AND LEARN THE FULL SCOPE OF SERVICES 

GENERAL:

• At least five additional in depth meetings in person or by internet platform.

PREPARE: EXPLORE, INSPIRE AND PLAN:

• 8+ additional tasks for the athlete including:

• Initial assessment of athletic accomplishments and potential 

• Discussion of the unique college experience of the college athlete.  Challenges and advantages. 

• Development of a personal timeline. 

RESEARCH: ASSESSMENT, THE COLLEGE LIST AND PREPARE SOME MORE

• 9+ additional tasks for the athlete including:

• Introduction and discussion of the range of college programs. 

• Research and know your program options while considering GPA and testing as well as athletics.

• Collaboratively create the athlete’s college list which includes the range of performance levels and which must be suitable if an athlete discontinues their sport. 10-12 schools. 

CAMPAIGN:  INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO COLLEGE PROGRAMS:

• 7+ additional tasks for the athlete including:

• Guidelines for completing the on line recruiting form and coach e mail.

• Coaching and role playing for college coach conversations and interviews.

• Guidelines and personal review and interpretation of communication with college coaches.

COURTSHIP: REFINING YOUR LIST, CONVINCE THE COACH AND DRAFT YOUR APPLICATION

• 4+ additional tasks for the athlete including:

• Refine your list to your top five schools. (usual recruiting trip limit)

• Application drafted and/or completed and submitted as required.

• The Recruiting Trip:  Guidelines and discussion for invitation.

DECISION AND SUBMISSION:  RECRUITED ATHLETES MUST COMPLETE AN OUTSTANDING APPLICATION 

• 5+ additional tasks for the athlete including:

• Decide upon program and complete application as required.  

• The “Likely Letter” and “NLI Letter Guidelines for invitation, decision and acceptance.