Most importantly, get settled into high school. Concentrate on your high school curriculum and become familiar with your new surroundings. Get off to a great start with your grades and understand that your GPA and class ranking will be important issues when seeking out a college.

Talk to your guidance counselor to make sure you understand college entrance requirements. (2008 grads and beyond will need 16 core classes)

Begin saving information about your scholastic and athletic achievements.

Consider getting involved with an on-campus club.

Seek out the advice of a current or former college athlete who can help answer some of your questions about what it takes to compete at the collegiate level.

Seek out advice on the college recruiting process. Understand what college coaches are looking for.

Put together your initial player profile. This should be done in conjunction hof the season for your particular sport. Plan on updating your profile, at least, every semester throughout your high school career.

Begin researching colleges that have your sport and your desired academic field. Keep your options open and think about schools from different areas of the country. Make a list of these schools.

Begin thinking about people who have the resources who can assist you with contacting colleges on your behalf. The landscape of college recruiting is ever changing, and taking advantage of available resources will give you an edge in your personal recruiting journey.

Prospective student-athletes are individuals who have started the 9th grade or individuals who have been recruited by a collegiate staff member or a representative of the school's athletic interest.

“Communication with your CSA Scouting Director is crucial to the exposure process.” Up-dates, Up-Dates, Up-Dates!

With these updates I’m able to keep college coaches throughout the country posted on your most resent activities.

As a freshman & sophomore a prospective student-athlete can receive the following information from any college or university: a). Questionnaire of athletics interest; b). A sports camp brochure; and c). NCAA educational material

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