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Should College Programs Provide a Money-back Guarantee?

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College programs are recruiting very talented high school student athletes all the time and in order to recruit these athletes maybe sometimes coaches might have to stretch the truth.  Sometimes college coaches will guarantee playing time to certain players or include some type of extra benefits.

You might wonder how some of the top college programs in the country always stay on top?  The answer I believe is because they have to do something extra to get these players.

Sometimes college programs make huge promises to the student athletes and parents just to make sure their college programs has a better chance of landing that big-time recruit.

The rules basically say you can only give a full athletic scholarship and that’s about it but we all know that most of these college programs break the rules so they can recruit players.

Now when these talented student athletes are signed up to play ball at a particular college, what if that college coach forgets about the promises that were made?  My answer to that question is never believe anything that sounds too unrealistic from a college coach because it can’t all be true.

Many years ago I was recruited to play college basketball at West Virginia State College and our head coach made all of these ridiculous promises all in an effort to recruit the best talent.  There were so many promises made by the head coach that it was almost like you needed to have your own account to keep track of it all.

When the head coach at West Virginia State College could not deliver on all the huge and ridiculous promises, that coach quickly lost all credibility.  Never promise anyone anything no matter what it is and then change your mind.

Final thoughts: every year there’s a long list of college student athletes who can’t cut it athletically or academically at the college level.  Those players generally disappear never to be heard from again or they just transfer to a different school.  Because of all the promises that are made to get players, should they receive a money-back guarantee?

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College Recruiting ultimate goal of getting in college.

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HOW THE RECRUITING SERVICE CAN HELP

Networking with college coaches is what the college recruiting process is basically all about.

Our job at Woods Recruiting will be to consistently contact college coaches on the high school student athlete’s behalf.

This process takes an incredible amount of time because this is one of the huge benefits for using a college recruiting service.

Parents must understand that the college recruiting process is not easy so having a college recruiting service in your corner can help many parents sort through the challenges they will face.

HOW THE RECRUITING SERVICE CAN HURT IF NOT USED

The number of high school student athletes looking to play in college is huge so you must have an advantage as a high school student athlete to gain exposure to college programs.

There are many high school student athletes and parents who believe that if they’re good enough then college coaches will find them. This line of thinking can turn out to be a huge mistake.

Only a small percentage of high school athletes, regardless of the sport, get to pick and choose the college they are interested in. The rest will need help in gaining exposure.

Without the help of getting exposure to college coaches, student athletes could end up without a college or end up at a college that is beneath your athletic ability.

There is a long list of high school athletes and parents who wish they had started the college recruiting process much earlier.

Many of these parents have delayed the recruiting process thinking that somehow, something would happen or that they would hear from a college coach or that the high school coach had some kind of magical connection power with college programs.

It is critical that you give yourself a minimum of two years to thoroughly investigate the college recruiting process because mistakes will happen and by giving yourself enough time to correct those mistakes can make all the difference in a high school athlete going to the appropriate college to fit their athletic ability.

The college recruiting process is something that you cannot play around with and if you make too many mistakes it could kill your chances of playing in college.

The college recruiting process is extremely complex and makes absolutely no sense to the average parent and not having the proper guidance during the process could result in critical mistakes and loss of valuable time along with the possibility of choosing the wrong college.

The worst thing in the world for a high school athlete would be not having enough college programs recruiting you by the time you reach your senior year or throughout your senior year of high school.

There are countless stories and situations where high school athletes thought they were being recruited by the letters and the phone calls they received from college coaches only to end up with nothing!!!!

I believe it is critical to have as many college programs recruiting you as possible because every coach is different and every situation is different in terms of scholarship opportunities or financial packages.

The college recruiting process is very serious. It is very import that high school athletes continue their sport into college and it is also very important to the parents who have invested a huge amount of time and money in their child’s athletic career.

The bottom line is this: you will only get one chance to go from high school athlete to college athlete and as a parent; you must do everything in your power to help your high school athlete achieve success.

WHAT COLLEGE COACHES SAY AND THINK ABOUT COLLEGE RECRUITING SERVICES

College coaches cannot be everywhere; it’s impossible for a college program to recruit every high school student athlete.

Sometimes a college coach will only focus on a certain number of high school student athletes and if you’re not on their recruiting radar you will not get recruited at all.  Our job at Woods Recruiting is to get you on that recruiting radar!

College recruiting is a full-time job with full-time responsibilities on the part of college coaches and if a recruiting service such as Woods Recruiting can make it easier for them by providing detailed information on high school student athletes, then the process for high school student athletes to get recruited is just that much easier.

College coaches need information about high school student athletes on a consistent basis.

It does not matter if that college coach has heard of you are not; the role of Woods Recruiting is to make sure that they don’t forget your name and that you are recruited by them with the ultimate goal of getting in college.

Nutrition for High School Student Athletes

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High school student athletes have slightly different nutrition needs than people who do not participate in any physical activity at all. They should closely monitor not only what they eat but how often they eat, so that they can be at peak performance during practice and important competitions, and so that they can prevent injury as well.

Best Times for Meals and Snacks

Before Exercise

Athletes who eat a light snack anywhere from one hour to one half-hour before they engage in physical activity usually have plenty of energy to participate in the activities, but also have digested the food enough so that it doesn’t make performing physically demanding tasks uncomfortable. Meals should be consumed two to three hours before they engage in physical activity. If athletes consume these meals closer to the time that they will be actively engaging in sports or exercise, they run the risk of getting cramps or nausea because the food has not been fully digested.

After Exercise

It is recommended that athletes eat soon after they have finished physical activity. Consuming nutritious food after exercise is important for replenishing both lost nutrients and for helping muscle tissue to regenerate. This is especially important after a strenuous workout or game. High school athletes are advised to eat between one hour and one and a half hours after their physical activity. The athletes’ metabolism will be elevated during this time, so this is a good time to consume some calories.

Best Foods for Meals and Snacks

Protein

Protein is needed to help repair muscle tissue, so it is important that high school student athletes get enough. Athletes who engage in strength training need to consume anywhere from 0.05 to 0.06 ounces of protein for every 2.2 pounds of their body weight. Endurance athletes need 0.04 to 0.05 ounces of protein per every 2.2 pounds. Valuable sources of protein include dairy products like cheese and yogurt, and animal products like eggs, fish, beef, and poultry. Peanut butter and tofu can also be good vegetarian sources of protein. This sports nutrition article discusses sources of protein for athletes.

Fat

Fat is known for taking a long time to completely digest, so it is not a good idea to eat much fat right before competition or an intense practice. The body will need time to convert the fat to energy. Fat is best included in larger meals that will be consumed several hours before a game or a practice. Some examples of good fats to consume can be found in peanut butter, fish, olive oil, avocadoes, almonds, and walnuts. This sports nutrition article discusses fats.

Carbohydrates

Two-thirds of the high school student athlete’s diet should be made up of carbohydrates, because these substances are what will give the greatest amount of athlete energy. Some of the best sources of carbohydrates include whole grains and potatoes. Brown rice, whole-grain bread and pasta are good options. And of course, all student athletes should consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, at least five servings a day, and ideally even more than that if possible.

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Five reasons why you’re not getting into college

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Their many outstanding high school athletes all over the country who are all looking to continue to play their sport at the college level.  Many of these high school athletes and invested a huge amount of time and money into their sport but there are many factors that are involved in getting in college.

There are mistakes that are made every day in the college recruiting process and I want to share five reasons why many high school athletes are not going to get into college for their sport:

1. Grades and the standardized tests play a huge role in going from high school athlete to college athlete.  Many high school student athletes forget the part that they are students first and do not put enough time in their academics.

2.  You’re just not good enough no matter how hard you practice or how hard you play. You’re just not good enough to play at the college level.

3.  Your high school coach sucks. This coach has provided you with no help at all in the college recruiting process.  Many high school athletes and their parents believe that the high school coach will help them.  Many high school coaches have dropped the ball in getting their players recruited for college.

4.  The DVD is critical in the college recruiting process. This is one of the many steps that you must take in the college recruiting process– having a quality DVD that you can mail to college coaches.  There are student athletes out there and parents who fail to get a DVD made.

5.  Lack of exposure.  College coaches must see you play in person. If you do not participate in tournaments or camps or any type of exposure events then you’re not going to college for your sport.

The freshman year and the college recruiting process

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The other day, I was checking my Twitter page when I received this question from a parent:  “My daughter in freshman (HS) soccer. What does she need to do to get watched by a recruiter? Or to stand out to get recruite?.”

First of all, it’s a great question because it tells me that the parents are very serious about their daughter’s athletic future.

I’d like to add just a little background on recruiting.  The college recruiting process is extremely challenging. There are many twists and turns and you must give yourself enough time in the process to make it work and to correct any mistakes you may make along the way.

As a high school freshmen, I believe this is a critical time in their athletic career because academics begin to count towards college.

The grades you get in high school will be on your high school transcript and this is a permanent record.

I believe it’s important to get out to a very good start academically once you reach high school.

In terms of gaining exposure to college programs, you may want to identify which college programs you are interested in.

Create a list of college programs in your home state.

Find out all that you can about that college program and about that college or university.

Find out all that you can about the course of study which the HS athlete intends to major in.

Find out all that you can about the college coaching staff.

Find out all that you can about the distance from your home to the college campus and if this would be suitable for you.

Gaining exposure to college coaches can be challenging no matter what sport you play but if you can go to the tournaments, camps or exposure events where college coaches will be attending, then that’s very critical to be seen by these college programs.

If you are at a particular event try to make it a point to find out what coaches are there and, once you’ve determined that, you may want to write each individual coach about who you are what your HS athlete can do athletically and academically.

As a freshman in high school, it is extremely early in the college recruiting process in terms of trying to gain the attention of college coaches but there’s nothing wrong with getting the process started now and finding out all the things that you have to do to make the college recruiting process work for you.

Oftentimes, parents of high school student athletes will wait until their senior year of high school to begin thinking about what they should do in the college recruiting process and I believe that is a huge mistake.

The college recruiting process is a marathon; it has never been something that you could turn on and off when you felt like it.

Of course anyone out there looking for information and help with the college recruiting process can clearly sign up with Woods Recruiting. We can guide you through the process step by step.

Overall in the college recruiting process, there will be thousands of things that must get done. Research the process, understand the process and take your time to fully understand how all of this will fit together.

Not Doing What You Should Be Doing and Stop Blaming Others!

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As a college recruiter, I am contacted by high school athletes and parents every day looking for information or help with the college recruiting process. My role is to offer my opinion on matters that relate to recruiting and then it’s up to that athlete or parent to use that information however they see fit.

What happens in most cases is that parents and athletes want to do what they think is best without giving it much thought.

I always tell parents to get a DVD made that shows highlights of games and full game action. So when the student athletes or parents are asked by a college coach if they can see the tape or DVD then they are ready to mail one. There are parents who don’t understand what I tell them and they’ll wait until the last minute to get the DVD made and mail it out. Big mistake parents!

Parents, you’re going to have to invest into the college recruiting process. When I advise some of the parents on this, it seems that they don’t hear me! Many parents sit back and wait to see what is going to happen in the recruiting process when they should act on the recruiting process.

These parents hold off because they don’t want to spend any money on anything, hoping that the college recruiting process will take care of itself. Another big mistake parents!

Many high school student athletes will also delay taking the SAT or ACT tests until the last minute thinking that they will score well on their first try. Big mistake everyone!

There are more high school student athletes who are not going to a Division 1 college program. These players need to get busy with the process of getting their names out there, but they don’t.

The point is that many athletes and parents are not doing what they should be doing and when things don’t work out they start blaming others!

Don’t be sorry just don’t make a mistake

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High school student athletes are working very hard to achieve success and they don’t want anyone to mess it up for them.

Don’t be sorry for working hard to be the best athlete you are trying to be and for wanting that scholarship just don’t make any mistakes along the way trying to get that scholarship.

The mistake is putting all of your recruiting eggs into one basket, relining too much on your high school coach or just focusing on the big T.V. schools when there are many other college programs out there to choose from don’t get locked into just doing one thing when it comes to recruiting try other methods to get your name out there to a huge list of college programs.

Don’t make any mistakes in the college recruiting process and make sure you know who that coach is who is recruiting you find out as much as you can about that coach.

Don’t be sorry for not keeping you’re grades up or taking the SAT over and over again until you have an unstoppable score.

Once the process of getting recruited for college is in motion make sure you know what you’re doing just don’t take anyone’s word on the process  make sure you know the process because if you screw it up you may not get a second chance.

How many times have you heard someone say “if I only knew” or “I wish we would have started earlier?”  These are all mistakes that you will surely be sorry for!

End the end of it all, recruiting that is you can never really be sure what to do just work vary hard at everything, so you can never say I’m sorry or here some coach say I’m sorry to you.

All I saying to you is being recruiting for college is not easy so don’t make any mistakes.