How to get an Athletic Scholarship

What does it take to compete in college?

College sports is always a step up in competition level from high school. However there are more than 1000 college athletic departments between the NCAA and NAIA. If you are a high school varsity athlete, and you are serious about finding a place to compete in college, there is almost always a college that you can find for you to continue your career. There are different competition levels, and coaches each have their own approach to recruiting, so getting on a team is really about finding the right fit, more than simply you being good enough.

Athletic scholarships are given out to fewer than 40 % of college athletes. That means that you may get an opportunity to compete that does not necessarily offer a scholarship. And most athletic scholarships are not for a “full-ride” to play the sport. But if finding a college team to compete for, and getting a scholarship is your goal, then you will need to know how to get recruited in your sport.

How Should I Contact College Coaches?

To get an athletic scholarship you will need to build a relationship with a college coach. Coaches offer athletes once they are certain they have the athletic ability, and the character they are looking for in members of their team. It normally takes some time to develop a relationship before an offer is given. More importantly, you will need time to determine which offer is the right one for you.

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Recruiting Timelines

Recruiting has many steps to it, and no matter what stage of high school you are at, there is something that you can be doing to advance in the process. Use my recruiting timelines, to help you stay on track to win the recruiting game.

The Complete Freshman Year Recruiting Timeline for High School Student-Athletes

The Complete Sophomore Year Recruiting Timeline for High School Student-Athletes

The Complete Junior Year Recruiting Timeline for High School Student-Athletes

The Complete Senior Year Recruiting Timeline for High School Student-Athletes

Get the College Offers you Deserve with Coach Rob’s Help!

Navigating the recruiting process is hard work, but you don’t have to do it alone. Don’t go under-recruited! I put in the hard work for you to know exactly which colleges already want to recruit you, which ones will view you as a top recruit, and how to get their attention. Book a meeting with me, Coach Rob, and see how easy it can be to get the offers you deserve!

Coach Rob is a recruiting expert and the Founder of SCA Recruiting. He is also the author of the book Winning the Ship: How to Win the College Athlete Recruitment Game. Available now on Amazon.