Subscribe to SportsWorxI was reading an article the other day in the sports section of my local newspaper. It was entitled “commitments often far from done deal”. It really reinforced the idea that it is smart for any high school athlete to keep their door open and take the time to research and gather information about more than just one college or university that they have an interest in. Dave Brousseau is the writer for this article and he states “commitment is the most overused word during the high school football recruiting season. The recruiting process can be suffocating as colleges do their best to entice athletes in their direction”. Mr. Brousseau tells the story of a linebacker from our Dillard high school who verbally committed to the University of Connecticut, only to learn his position had been taken by a commitment just a few days earlier. Mr. Brousseau further writes that “nothing is set in stone until the commitment is inked on National Signing Day. Until then everything and anyone is fair game”. (more…)
October 26, 2009
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Why You Should Use SportsWorx; By Doug Ellis; CEO
If you are a high school athlete who has the desire to play sports in college, there are many questions running through your head. It is difficult to know when to begin preparation for the process, how to prepare, when to really get started, and how to go about it. Even the “five star” athlete has never been through the process before and needs guidance in figuring out what to do.
Selecting a college is a decision that can impact you for the rest of your life. Quite often your college community forms the base for the personal and business relations you carry through life. So why select a school because a coach likes you?
It is important to understand how the process works, what to watch out for, and how to protect yourself. At SportsWorx, we equip our athletes with the education and guidance needed to make the recruiting process work for you.
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