subject: Simple Tips For Student Athletes To Land That College Scholarship [print this page] There are many scholarships out there awarded every year. And a great portion of these scholarships and college tuition grants are dedicated to college sports programs. So if you are looking to land an athletic scholarship, you can be sure that there is more than one for your event, whether it is basketball, football, fencing, rowing, and roman wrestling mention a few.
That said, you need to understand that there are also thousands like you looking to nail that chance to get a college degree through an athletic program. You need to add some oomph to your application and make all your practice and performances not go to waste.
First thing you can do is hone your athletic skills while you are still in high school. By this you are meant to train hard and well so that you can shine throughout your high school career. If you perform more than what is expected from you, you will certainly get the nod of your coach and the attention of college sports scouts. Being scouted means you are making some noise and gaining interest. It is not a guarantee though.
Not all student athletes are being scouted, especially if you attend a not so prolific high school institution. To increase your chances of getting noticed, cut some newspaper clippings highlighting your achievements and make a video of your game performances and send them to the colleges and universities you wish to attend. When making the video, make sure you include the games where you really excelled.
When you are approached by schools offering you scholarships, then congratulations are in order. But if you are approached by colleges and universities that are not your choices, then take the chance. Steve Nash went to Santa Clara University when his preferred universities did not offer him any scholarships. Not exactly his choice for college but he went anyway and graduated with a degree and became one of the best point guards in the National Basketball Association.
The point is that you are looking for a free pass throughout your college career. You may or may not attend the university of your choice, but being given a chance to do so through a college tuition grant or an academic scholarship, it is wise not be picky if you do not have so many options.
