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Enhancing your chances for a scholarship offer in the late signing period by Kevin Eastman, President of Kevin Eastman Basketball Camps, LLC By now players have signed a scholarship or they have not. Congratulations go out to all those who have been fortunate to land a place on next years college rosters. For those who were less fortunate there is still time, hope, and possibility for you. Now is not the time to panic, feel sorry for yourself, or give up on your goal of signing a college scholarship. There are still colleges out there who are looking for players to fill their remaining scholarships. Before I get into how to put yourself in the best possible position to be noticed and evaluated it is important to understand what is going on in the minds of college coaches in this late recruiting period. The first and most important point to bring up is that you must understand that scholarships are earned not just handed out. Colleges have two less scholarships to offer under today's rules then they did 10 years ago, so they will be much more selective (and at times not even give a scholarship out if they are unsure of a player and save it for the following year). Secondly, the late signing period coincides with their playing season thus making it more difficult for them to get out and see players. They have to be sure they are going out for good reason. Couple these two together and it makes for an often time long, drawn out process that you just have to live with. The biggest thing you can do as a player is to make sure you worry about what you can do to help yourself, because you can control what you concentrate on. You cannot get wrapped up in what someone else is doing or saying. Place your total focus on what you can do to help you! The following is a list of things that you can do to put yourself in the best light possible as you go through your final season:
These ten points should give you a start on the process of attaining a scholarship. Some of these points will work better for some then others. Make sure you use the ones that fit you the best. Also, critical to this entire process, is for you, your coach, and your parents to sit down and come up with an honest appraisal of your game. The worst thing you can do is believe you are one level and find out in reality you are not as good as you think. I have seen this hurt players time and time again. One of the most important exercises you can do in life is to evaluate yourself, but it is only beneficial to you if you are honest! Lastly, do not get hung up on levels. All players aren't major college players. Find your best level and be the best you can be at that level. What matters most is the enjoyment you get from it not what level you play. I have seen many miserable Division I players and I hate to see that. On the other hand I have seen many very happy Division II and III players and I love to see that! Apply for financial aid as you make your way through college. If ever I can help please feel free to e-mail me at kevin@kebccamps.com. Good luck!!!
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