Month: July 2017
Chipping Practice
Count Your Putts
1 Point Putting
What can I do to improve my chances of being recruited?
While I was at an event recently, a junior golfer (2019) asked me, “What can I do to improve my chances of being recruited?” Great question and way to go for thinking forward! I am a big believer in being proactive vs reactive. Go for visits, read about the schools, see where the golf program is ranked.
Here are some helpful Tips to be Proactive:
- Make a list of schools that fit (match/likely) your profile (academically and athletically) and some that are above (dream/reach). Be realistic!
- Please finish as much of your profile as possible. I cannot help you if I do not know what to show or tell the college coach. Please re-check your profile and schedule often. We are adding more fields and features.
- Contact your match/likely schools and set up visits. Ask for 15 minutes of time from the coach (provided it is allowed within the Recruiting Rules which vary by division). Take the school tour on your own.
- Figure out your competitive advantage and use it to your advantage! Remember that college coaches have choices just like you. You want the “better” school, they want the “better” golfer and student.
- Play where a college coach is recruiting or near their campus and ask them to come watch you play–even for a few holes. (Mailing in scores only goes so far. Get Seen!)
- Practice speaking to adults. Mature presentation goes a long way. Know your story and be ready to tell it in a succinct way.
It is never too early! You do not have to commit, but you need to start looking and visiting sooner than later to have options! It is a two-way relationship. Be proactive about your side of the relationship.
Snacks are Essential
College Golf Opportunities for 2018
Get Comfortable being Uncomfortable
It is uncomfortable moving into arenas that are unknown to us, playing in front of a college coach, playing in the older age group, moving from junior golf to college golf, or even playing a more challenging golf course. When these uncomfortable situations present themselves, you have to draw on your Library of Confidence that you build through pressured practice. Embrace the opportunity to grow your game and yourself. Did you know it takes a lot of heat and pressure to make a diamond? Remember, we all have the Will to Win inside of us and pressured situations help bring it out of us. Find comfort and tell yourself how lucky you are to have the uncomfortable opportunity to test yourself and grow your game to a new level! You can do this!