Playing a sport in college requires many skills that are built in high school, both in the classroom and within a desired sport.  The most important aspect of playing college sports starts with academic success.  The main factors any college looks at when recruiting an athlete are a student's grades, attendance, behavior, coachability, and athletic skill.   The Greater Johnstown School District has programs designed to help student-athletes move on to play sports at the collegiate level.  

Guide to playing sports in college:

1. Prior to your senior year talk over your ambition with your parent(s)/guardian(s)

2. Talk to your coaches about playing college sports.

3.  Attend a college game to understand what college sports are about and see the skill level, along with your parent(s)/guardian(s).

4.  Working with your Head Coach attend a visit to a college program with your parent(s)/guardian(s). that is realistic to your skill level and offers the Academic Major you wish to graduate with.  Keep an open mind, remember not everyone is a Division I Athlete.   

5.  See your Guidance Counselor about your academic progress and if meets the requirements of the NCAA, NJCAA, or NAIA.  

6.  Speak to  or email Mrs. Trotz (jtrotz@gjsd.net) or Mrs. Price (sprice@gjsd.net) in the Trojan College Access Center. 

7.  Visit the NCAA Clearinghouse Page, both your guidance counselor and the Trojan Access Center can assist you in completing this requirement.