The sports admission process can be quite demanding and aspiring student-athletes may feel overwhelmed by it. But to go through the process with some clarity and ease, you do have an option to take help from a sports admission counselor. Sports admission counselors & sports recruitment services help student-athletes to get admission to the world’s leading universities and colleges through the sports route and they also assist the students in getting a scholarship.
If, for example, you applying for admission to a US college / University, the sports admission counselor can help with valuable insights, and use his expertise to navigate you through the entire admission process. A major part of the sports admission process in the US is reaching out to coaches, and in that respect, the contribution of a sports admission counselor can be quite invaluable.
Let us look at some ways in which a sports admission counselor can be of help in this cumbersome and demanding process:
Sports Assessment
To begin with, a sports admission counselor will give you a realistic assessment of your skill level as a sportsperson. Based on the assessment the counselor will share an unbiased report on your strengths and weaknesses and give feedback on the areas that need improvement.
Based on your competence level, the sports admission counselor will also suggest your colleges where you have a realistic chance of qualifying and also help you in getting hold of a scholarship.
One note of caution, however, is that a sports admission counselor who promises admission without assessing your performance is best to avoid.
Reaching out to coaches
Coaches have a huge influence in the sports recruitment process and arguably the most important part of this process is reaching out to the coaches. A good sports admission counselor will find the best means to contact University coaches & sports recruitment coordinators and help you get better access and successful results.
For admission to a US University, the counselor can help you attend the right identification camps and showcasing events that are held regularly.
Assist with regulatory requirements
Apart from having proficiency in a sport, you also need to fulfill some academic and regulatory requirements for admission at a US University. And, a good counselor or sports recruitment service will help you in completing all the requisite formalities.
The sports admission process in the US is supervised by governing bodies like NCAA & NAIA, and their eligibility rules and regulations change quite frequently. With the help of a sports admission counselor, you can be well informed and prepared for these changes.
Marketing
Showcasing yourself to the coaches needs a fair bit of marketing, and, sports admission counselors can be very handy in doing that. Some of the ways they can help develop your profile are:
- Building your sports resume
- Help write introductory emails to the coaches
- Help develop showcase videos to show sporting talent to prospective college coaches
Why Choose CASE
At CASE we are acutely aware of the many nuances of college sports recruitment, and or our team of counselors has the knowledge and experience to handle this process efficiently.
In addition to the college sports recruitment services we also run athlete development programs to prepare student-athletes from a young age. In this program, we associate with accomplished sportspersons to help guide our young athletes and chart a roadmap that is tailored to their unique athletic and academic needs.
