The Guide Through College Athletic Recruiting & College Prep
What you'll learn
- How College Athletics Recruiting Works
- How College Admissions Works
- How to Build a Strong Financial Aid Package
- How to Find and Choose the Correct College
Requirements
- None
Description
The college athletic recruitment process can be confusing and stressful if you do not know what you are doing. It takes a lot of work in order to create the exposure your child needs to create interest from college coaches all the way through signing a letter of intent. This hour and a half class will walk you through every step of the recruiting process to increase the chances of your child being recruited and earning an athletic scholarship. You can take this class at any time to fit your busy schedule. You can also stop it and come back to finish it at your convenience. This course covers:
Parents' Role in Recruiting Process
How to create exposure for your child and contact college coaches
What paperwork needs to be completed
The college admissions process
How financial aid packages are built for athletes
How to save money on college expenses
Making a highlight tape
How to use social media in the recruiting process
How to have a successful campus visits
Hobbies Outside of Sports
College Coaches Turn Offs
Choosing the Correct School
It also includes a template to use to email college coaches correctly.
A lot of recruiting services charge thousands of dollars to handle the process for you. It is much cheaper to learn the process and go through it with your family. Coach Jeremy Pope, Owner of the Next Level Skills Basketball Academy and former College Athletics Admissions Counselor, has put together this class to help families navigate the recruiting process more efficiently and learn admissions and financial aid tips.
Who this course is for:
- Parents of Athletes Looking to Play in College
Instructor
Coach Pope Background
* From Westerville, Ohio
*Westerville South High School
- 3 Sport Athlete - Basketball, Football, & Baseball
- All Confrerence Safety (Football)
- All District & All Conference Point Guard (Basketball)
- 2nd All Time 3 Point Shooter in Westerville South History
- Coached by 4-Time Ohio Coach of the Year, Ed Calo
*Goshen College - Basketball & Academic Scholarships
- All Conference Point Guard
- 7th All Time in 3 Pointers Made in Goshen College History
- 3rd All Time in Free Throw Percentage in Goshen College History
*Education
- Bachelors in Physical Education - Goshen College
- Masters in Sports Management - Lasell College
- Certified NCAA & NAIA Recruiter
*Professional Career
- Goshen College Admission Counselor (Athletic Liason)
- McCracken Basketball Camps Coach
- Nashville Sports Leagues Director
- YMCA Youth Sports Area Coordinator
- Founder of Next Level Skills Basketball Academy