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Champions Are NOT Victims
Golf Acceptance After having the opportunity to watch the 2015 US Open at Chambers Bay yesterday the word “Acceptance” stood out to me as a fundamental for success in golf. Say what you will about the venue it did produce a leaderboard of some of the top players in the game. Every player in the…
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Internationals Recruits & JUCO Transfers NCAA v NAIA
The American educational system can be difficult to figure out for many international prospective athletes. What is the best option for international recruits? What is best for you, NCAA or NAIA? Transfers fight an up hill battle at times finding a 4 year college institution. Learn the best practices to find your best school when…
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Recruiting Calendars, Tools for Success, Qualify
College golf recruiting calendar changes year to year. When should you contact college coaches?
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Recruiting Information for Transfer Students
Information for Transferring Schools There are special considerations if you are considering transferring from one school to another. Under NCAA regulations, you will be considered a transfer if you: Ever enrolled full-time in a two or four year school Ever participated in an athletic practice or played in a game, even if enrolled part-time Types…
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Golf Recruiting Terms, Rules & Academic Eligibility
Important Recruiting Terms The following are important terms that both parents and students need to know while going through the college recruiting process. Using some of these terms during conversations with college coaches will show that you did your homework and are knowledgeable about the process. Also Included, NCAA Division 1 Eligibility v NCAA Division…
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Step 10 to a College Golf Scholarship
Step 10 – Tournament scheduling AMERICAN JR. GOLF ASSOCIATION vs. STATE TOURS vs. LOCAL TOURS FINAL TIP: Maintain Ongoing Follow-up Now that you have done all the legwork to be recruited…
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Step 9 to a College Golf Scholarship
Step 9: Contact Coaches Now it is time to start reaching out to the coaches. If you have followed Steps 1-8 and have prepared well, this step is crucial in setting you apart from the thousands of other high school students you are competing against! There are several important aspects to this step:
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Step 8 to a College Golf Scholarship
Step 8 – Plan Your Communication Strategies Communication is an extremely important aspect of the recruiting process. Communications will take several forms: First, you will be expected to tell the coach about yourself. Second, the coach will expect that you have done your homework and that you will ask him questions about the program and…
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Step 7 to a College Golf Scholarship
How to make your own golf recruiting video for coaches and do it yourself! Cost Effective!