College tuition costs are rising and parents and their children understand the need to earn a scholarship to help to defray all or part of the cost. Here are some tips that may be helpful in that pursuit to earn a scholly, (scholarship)!
Do you love it? Are you good at it? Are you a natural? Am I willing to do whatever it takes to master it?
Critical questions you should ask yourself or your child but not the end-all to resolving if you can earn a scholarship.
Early Action Steps:
- Identify the right sport(s) for early maximum development with minimum bodily harm.
- Identify appropriate foods to eat to assist with maximum physical development, repair & recovery.
- Create an appropriate schedule to balance family time, academics, athletics & fun. (Contrary to popular belief, the more balanced the athlete is, the more likely the athlete can focus during athletic participation and reduced risk for burnout.)
Later Action Steps:
- Selection of sport. (Things and interests change by the time they reach high school). Multiple sports is good if possible
- Selection of high school or prep school. (Can be critical in some cases but never fatal)
- Selection of personal trainer. (If necessary)
- Selection of AAU, Travel team, etc.
- Selection of camps