The Student-Athlete'S College Recruitment Guide - Hardcover

The Student-Athlete's College Recruitment Guide explores this behind-the-scenes information, giving students and their families an insightful look at the world of college athletics. This in-depth resource examines the many aspects of the college athletic recruitment process, including what to look for when choosing a program to best fit a student's abilities and needs, both athletically and academically. Expert interviews with top coaches reveal what they believe student athletes need to "make it" in this ultracompetitive realm and how to avoid the common pitfalls that can hinder a student athlete's performance. This new book is a valuable tool for high school students navigating the recruiting process. Chapters include: -Why Play? -Considering a University -Getting Seen -Scholarship Negotiation -Unsafe Practices -Gender Issues -Racial Issues.

Patrick Donnelly received an MFA from Warren Wilson College, where he was a recipient of the Larry Levis Scholarship. He is an Associate Editor at Four Way Books, a curator of the reading series at the Ear Inn in Greenwich Village, and Program Assistant of Readings on the Bowery, sponsored by Four Way at the Bowery Poetry Club in New York City.