This is the reason why is imperative that when the period of visiting schools and then choosing which one relates to you the most, athletes must have clearly in mind what are they looking for. However, here it comes the controversy. How do we know as athletes what do we want? What are the things we should ask? How do we have to look for and how do we have to act?
In order to respond to those questions, these are the things that those future college athletes must have in mind when it comes to choose the school they want play for:
5. Get the feel from the coaches:
Coches are crucial for your development as a player and as a person. It is very important to get to know them and try to see beyond the surface when talking to them. Asking direct questions like: what do they expect from you? What position am I going to play? How are the practices? What are your standards as a coach with the players? If there is insurance covered by the scholarship they are offering you, etc. Those questions are important. However, you never know what is the truth. That is why, it is important to ask for film as well as asking for the style of playing and how is the dynamic in practices. Those questions are strongly related to the next idea that I am going to explain in the following point.
4. Get the feel from the players:
This step is very important because the players are going to be the ones that you are going to share experiences with. They are also the ones that are going to spend the majority of time with you, so they are probably one of the most important that you have to pay attention too. By the time you are on the visit, ask the players questions about the coaches and the dynamics of the team to see if they are the same as what the coach said. They are usually the most honest when it comes to controversial questions.
3. Pay attention to the campus and the surroundings:
Being a college student-athlete is more than what the title entails. There are times where an athlete needs time for himself/herself. One of the premises in order to be a great athlete is the work ethic and the hours that you are willing to put to get better. Nevertheless, it is also important to understand that there are times that you need to disconnect from that life and rest. That is why is important to see how big is the campus, if you prefer a big one or a small one. Also, where the University is located, the weather, if it is placed in a dangerous zone or a safe one, if going from building to build is walking distance or not, etc...
2. Student comes first:
Playing a sport is a blessing and it is something that not everybody can do. Athletes are already special for doing what they do and for being capable of committing to a team and also committing to be a great student. That is why, is important to ask for the academic side of the school. It does not matter if you do not really know what your major is going to be, but getting to know what is the school known for and searching for information for the academic side will help you to make the decision.
1. Set a goal and stick to it:
In my opinion, this is the most important point from the 5 that I explained. If you have a goal in life, no matter what it is, you will always know what you have to do. You have to love what you do, and also know what are you willing to do to accomplish it. This is the philosophy that successful people always carry wherever they go. Finding out what really drives you and what you really like is the key to know where you belong. If for some reason you make a mistake in your choice, do not stress about it because there are always second chances in life. Everything happens for a reason, and when a door closes is because there is another one waiting for you.
I hope y'all enjoyed this week's post! Can't wait to get in touch with you next week! :)
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