By Ross Tucker
The chance to play sports in college is an extremely exciting and unique opportunity. The process of being recruited, however, can often be a confusing and frustrating time. If you are reading this, chances are you are either a player, parent, or high school coach who wants to know more about the recruiting process and how it works. You also want to know exactly what to do in order for you, your child, or your player to have the greatest possible chance to go to the school of his dreams. You only get one chance at this, and you want to do it right. Good news, you have come to the right place!
Whether you are a high school All-American with scholarships to fifty Division I schools or a high school player just hoping to have the chance to play in college, you need to know how the recruiting process works. There are so many rules, so many schools, and the process seems to take place at such at rapid rate that it is tough to keep track of it all. For most prospects and parents, this process only happens one time and you don't really understand how it works until it is over, and by then it is sometimes too late. Read this carefully so that you understand some of the myths and facts associated with college recruiting, as well as the top 10 things you must do in order to give yourself every opportunity to play your sport at your dream school.
About Ross
Ross Tucker recently retired from football after 7 years with five teams in the NFL. The Two-Time Academic All-American at Princeton University's presence in the media includes writing for Sports Illustrated.com, hosting shows for Sirius NFL Radio, and being a frequent analyst for FOX, SportsUSA Radio, VERSUS, and the YES Network. Ask Ross questions about recruiting here.