What makes this book so valuable is that it was written in part by David Galehouse, a college baseball athlete who made all the mistakes he wants you to avoid.
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The Making of a Student-Athlete by David Galehouse and Ray Lauenstein is the most comprehensive and complete recruiting guide for high school athletes, parents, & coaches who wish to learn the complicated college recruiting and application process. With 295 pages, 10 chapters and 96 individual sections, it's an encyclopedia for recruiting. Whether you are a parent, a blue-chip athlete, an aspiring scholarship athlete, a walk-on prospect, or a coach wondering how you can help your players, The Making of a Student-Athlete will guide you through the complex world of college recruiting and much more.
The Making of a Student Athlete will...
- Help you identify your athletic skill level as it applies to different divisions and regions.
- Position you for Scholarship opportunities - realities and myths
- Give your the edge for getting into Selective Schools.
- Teach you the common mistakes in the recruiting process.
- Teach you how college coaches find and recruit players.
- Help you identify what programs would be a good fit for your skill level (academic and athletic).
- Help you create a timeline and a plan for your recruiting needs.
- Teach you how to communicate with college coaches and promote yourself and your athletic abilities.
- Teach you important recruiting rules and regulations.
- Teach you how to be a more prepared high school athlete so you do not jeopardize your recruiting chances.
- Identify the role and effectiveness of showcases and recruiting services.
- Teach you how to evaluate a college coach, the staff, the current program and the current roster.
- Dispel myths about the recruiting process and college athletics.
- Teach you how to increase your chance of acceptance by using your athletic talents.