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College Night Recruitment Presentation

 

 

 

 

One of Edison High School Track & Field’s goals is to give every athlete a chance to have training at a high level, compete at a high level, and receive education at a higher level.  Below are the links to some schools that will give you a good idea about the recruiting process for that college. Start the communications process now! Fill out their interest/prospect athlete survey, email the coach with your information. Be sure to include your name, PR's, grades, reasons why you want to attend their school, and questions about the program. Remember, with all of the great runners out there, it is easy for you to get overlooked. By getting your name out to the coach, you have a better chance.

 

Social Media:  More and more college coaches and future employers are now using software to look at social media to determine the true character of their future athletes as well as employees. The software not only identifies what you currently have on your account but also what you think you deleted or blocked. A quick way to discourage a college coach is to post something that reflects you or your teammates in a negative manner.  College coaches do not want to see your negative attitude on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook pages.  They certainly do not want to see you in a social atmosphere (photo) that questions your commitment to Track & Field.  

 

College Recruitment Tips:

 

• Go to where you are valued. Go to where they love you, not simply where you would love to go!

 

• Where do you really want to go? Create a realistic list of the schools you are planning to apply to or attend. Factor in such things as majors available, weather, cost, level of team (can you make their team?), etc. Return any questionnaires that are sent to you by coaches, even if you think you won't be going there.

 

• Visit and take a tour! During the fall and winter is a great time to go and make visits to all of the colleges that you are interested in, especially the ones the coaches get back to you on. Visits can give you a good sense of the campus, the coaches, and how the team environment is. Remember, running in college is more of a business than it is in high school, so you have to be sure to pick the place you want to go to practice at every day, all year long!

 

• Apply to multiple schools. Don’t jump at the first offer that comes along, and you will increase your chance of finding the right fit for yourself at the next level. Continue to email/call all the coaches on your list through the track season. Sit down with your parents and your coaches for guidance on which school is the right fit for you. Remember, it’s your life and attending the school, so pick the one that will make you happy!

 

• Talk to our College and Career Counselor so they can help with getting your paperwork in order. There are a lot of steps to going to college. Make sure to take the PSAT and SAT. Make sure you are eligible in college by applying through the NCAA Clearinghouse. Fill out all of the applications for the schools you are applying to by their deadlines.

 

• Colleges come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their athletic teams. Think about which level you can realistically run at, and where you would enjoy yourself the most. There are many colleges and divisions available to you.