| What do you think about March Madness? Exciting, | | | | who will best fit their programs.As a student athlete, |
| isn't it? Do you dream about playing college basketball? | | | | you can help your chances of "winning" an athletic |
| Can you imagine what it feel like to actually be a | | | | scholarship by following the Top 10 Tips listed below.1) |
| March Madness Player? Take a second, think about | | | | Demonstrate superior athletic ability----You don't have |
| your team gathering around for the tournament | | | | to be an absolute superstar, but you must have |
| bracket annoucements, wonder which region your | | | | talent.2) Get in the best physical condition you possibly |
| team will be chosen to play in, what will that arena be | | | | can. Obtain a great conditioning program and STICK |
| like, will the rims be loose or tight, will you have your | | | | WITH IT. Playing at your optimal potential is only |
| best game ever, will you be so nervous that the | | | | possible when you are in top physical form.3) Become |
| sweat from your fingers doesn't allow a good grip on | | | | a student of the game. Know your position inside and |
| the ball?Is this something that would interest you? Is | | | | out.4) Become fundamentally sound. Work on your |
| this something that you want to be a part of? There | | | | shooting hand mechanics, free throws, jump shots, |
| are many steps you can take to dramatically increase | | | | dribbling, etc.. as often as possible.5) In the off-season |
| your chances of playing collegiate basketball and | | | | stay focused on your strength training and vertical |
| getting a basketball recruiting scholarship. To be | | | | jump and you will see drastic improvement.6) Learn |
| successful, you must take control of this process and | | | | about the mental game of basketball and how it |
| you must learn how to maximize your chances of | | | | impacts your success.7) Play pick-up games as often |
| obtaining the athletic scholarship you are | | | | as possible and vary your pick-up game competition |
| seeking.Today, the recruiting process is highly | | | | as much as possible.8) Get and keep yourself eligible |
| sophisticated; and, in most cases, demands that | | | | by passing the required academic courses with a |
| student/athletes know how to market themselves. | | | | satisfactory GPA. Score the required entrance score |
| Many well-intentioned coaches, parents, and high | | | | on the SAT or ACT.9) Conduct yourself in a manner |
| school guidance counselors, who are advising | | | | that calls positive attention to yourself. Coaches shy |
| student-athletes today, do not understand the steps in | | | | away from possible problem athletes who might bring |
| the recruiting process.Experts agree that the most | | | | negative attention and disgrace to their programs.10) |
| prized commodity in the "game" of athletic recruiting is | | | | Undoubtedly, it is imperative to learn how to promote |
| information. College coaches and prospective college | | | | yourself to college coaches.The sooner a college |
| athletes both succeed or fail by information or the lack | | | | coach knows about you, the better your chances are |
| of information. Athletes need to know where they can | | | | of getting a scholarship.Lynn West |
| receive a scholarship, and how to go about getting | | | | Why Pay For Your Education, When You Can Play |
| one; college coaches need to know about athletes | | | | For Your Education! |