Academic Checklist:

• With your guidance counselor, review your transcripts to ensure you are on track to meet the NCAA core Course requirements.

• Take the PSAT and Pre-ACT to start to familiarize yourself with standardized tests.

  • Take these Pre-tests seriously.

  • Find out when the date is for next year for you to take the ACT or SAT. These tests are best taken in your junior year.

Athletic Checklist:

• Recored your Swing Video.

• Play in bigger events, not just high school golf

  • Register for regionally/nationally ranked tournaments

  • Coaches want to see you becoming as competitive as possible.

• Continue to establish your ranking on Junior Golf Scoreboard

• Start contacting college coaches to get on their radar and let them know you are interested in their program. 

  • Email them your Marketing Plan:

    • Introduction letter

    • Swing video

    • Upcoming Tournament Schedule

    • Resume/bio

  • Note: for Division I schools, coaches can start contact with prospective students June 15 after your Sophomore Year.

  • Utilize email, phone and hand-written note when contacting with coaches.

  • Respond to all communication even if the program may be off your radar.

  • Ideal target for communication with coaches is: Winter (November - February) and Late Spring/Early Summer (May - August)

• Prepare a list of questions for the coach as well as a list of questions that the coach may ask you

Other Items To Do:

• Plan out "Unofficial" college visits.

  • Start to figure out what type of college environment is the best fit for you.

• Set Goals and learn your "why"

  • Set personal, academic, and athletic goals and track your progress

• Do research on yourself on Google. 

  • Do this to ensure all references, images, and videos on the internet portray you respectfully.

  • Be mindful on what you post because even if you think a coach can't see it, there is always someone watching.

• Use Social Media as a tool to market yourself and to interact with teams.