FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

March 2026 by Mike Getman

If you are eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics and are accepted as a full-time student at a Division 1 or 2 school, you may receive athletics-based financial aid from the school. That aid could include tuition and fees, room and board, books and cost of living expenses. Division 3 schools do not award financial…
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QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE COACHES

December 2025 by Mike Getman

QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT ATHLETICS What is your coaching style? How long do you plan to remain as the coach? How many students receive scholarships? What positions will I play on your team? What other players may be competing? Where do you see me fitting in with the team in my first year at school?…
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HOW TO PLAN A COLLEGE VISIT?

November 2025 by Mike Getman

The best way to learn about a college or university is to visit. While on campus you can get a feel for the school. Try to visit while school is in session. Most colleges will have limited classes and a much smaller volume of students during the summer. Make sure to meet with the Head…
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HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

November 2025 by Mike Getman

College coaches are eager to see you in action and a highlight video is an essential tool. Coaches cannot always get to events or sessions, so they rely on referrals and video to prioritize who they go evaluate. Video can help showcase your skills, talents, game play and determination on the field and in training….
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Emailing College Coaches

November 2025 by Mike Getman

You should email the coach at any school you think you might be interested in.   DO include personalization so it doesn’t look like a mass email to 20 schools   DO keep it concise, organized, and easy to read quickly on any device   DO send your email to all the coaches, not just…
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WHEN AND HOW A COLLEGE COACH CAN TALK TO A PROSPECT

November 2025 by Mike Getman

Division 1 Division 2 Division 3/NAIA Phone June 15 before your Jr. Year June 15th before Jr. Year No Restriction Email/Text June 15 before your Jr. Year June 15th before Jr. Year No Restriction Off Campus August 1 before your Jr. Year June 15th before Jr. Year June 15th before Jr. Year Tryout None allowed…
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