The following post is an excerpt from Frank’s updated release: How to Attract a College Athletic Scholarship. College standout Steve Johnson provides his view on college tennis. Pre-order e-Book price is $1.99 To Order Click Here
How to Attract a College Athletic Scholarship was written to provide information to athletes and their parents on how to best earn a college tennis scholarship. Of course, not all schools offer athletic scholarships, but academic scholarships, grants, and financial aid are available at most universities. Scholarship or not, being a student-athlete is an incredible experience that offers invaluable life lessons and lifelong memories.
Over the past 40 years, I’ve witnessed a reoccurring theme of athletes and their parents waiting far too long before deciding to train efficiently. And then waiting years too long before beginning their college search process. Only to be disappointed and unprepared when the opportunity to play college ball is denied.
It is hoped that before the athlete’s college search begins, the athlete has been trained to utilize a customized plan that incorporates both the hardware (strokes and athleticism) and the software (mental and emotional) development of a high-performance athlete. College coaches search for well-rounded, successful athletes to enhance their team.
The reality is that many athletes and their parents are often unaware that years before an elite college scholarship is offered, college coaches are scouting top juniors. The majority of the elite tennis scholarships are tentatively reserved for the successful junior athletes that have shown great results prior to even entering high school. And likewise, these athletes have also been actively searching out coaches and colleges for years. Unfortunately, the opportunity to gain a top scholarship, for athletes late to the game, is slim.
The good news for the athletes without results but with great potential is that there are vast levels of college tennis opportunities available for the serious athletes. This book will guide you through the process of attracting a college athletic scholarship.
