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Making the Move – How to get started
Ask your coach if you are “recruitable”, eg do you have the potential required?
Find out what the competitive standard is for your sport and if you meet that, don’t be afraid to email coaches and ask what you need to be “in the running”
Look at top 50 universities in the US, find overlap between top sports program & academic fit
Start emailing universities (both reach & possible), don't worry about contacting too many coaches, reach out to many (and keep track on a spreadsheet)!
Discuss financial parameters with parents, understand that Ivy League schools do not give athletic scholarships (can sometimes provide academic merit $$)
Athletic Application Process
Step 1: Research your options - NCAA, NAIA, NCJAA - schools that offer your sport Step 2: Finance your studies - sports scholarships - additional scholarships?
Step 3: Complete your application - Register NCAA Eligibility Centre - Send standardized test scores to NCAA and NAIA - Complete/send sports CV and cover letter - Sign letter of intent
Step 4: Apply to student visa
Step 5: Prepare for your departure
The process 18-24 + months!
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