Table of Contents
- 1 Is it hard to make varsity as a sophomore?
- 2 Do colleges look at JV players?
- 3 What do you say to your child when he doesn’t make the team?
- 4 What is a high school football recruit’s high school coach?
- 5 What are the most important football recruiting tips to remember?
- 6 Is your athlete ready for football?
Is it hard to make varsity as a sophomore?
You would have to be equally hardworking, fast and athletic as other varsity players. The tolerance for mistakes is lower on varsity as compared to lower levels. Yes definitely. Just work hard on the field.
Do colleges look at JV players?
Admissions boards understand the commitment difference between JV and Varsity sports. Perhaps it’s not fair in some cases, but in most cases, varsity athletes will have a leg up on JV participants.
What do you say to your child when he doesn’t make the team?
Don’t overreact. It may feel like a big blow in the moment, but it’s not the end of the world if your child doesn’t make the team. It’s important to praise kids for their efforts. You can say, “You did your best. I’m proud of you.”
Can you play junior varsity as a senior?
SENIORS – Senior athletes are not eligible for Junior Varsity competition and shall not play on any JV team in any sport. If a school feels it may have a situation that would require using seniors on a JV team(s), that school must request permission to use those seniors from the Commissioner.
How hot is too hot for sports?
Heat index of 80°F-90°F: Prolonged exposure or physical activity could lead to fatigue and “caution” is advised. Heat index of 90°F-103°F: A person can experience heat stroke, heat cramps, or heat exhaustion and “extreme caution” is recommended.
What is a high school football recruit’s high school coach?
A football recruit’s high school coach is an important part of the athlete’s recruiting team. High school football coaches can facilitate an introduction between their athletes and college coaches. In fact, many high school coaches already have relationships with college football coaches.
What are the most important football recruiting tips to remember?
The most important football recruiting tip to remember: the only way for athletes to ensure they get recruited by college football coaches is to take charge of their own recruiting journey. Athletes shouldn’t wait around for coaches to “find them.”
Is your athlete ready for football?
No matter what division level your athlete competes at, football is going to take up a lot of time. There will be early practices, training sessions, games, studying film and travelling on top of classes and homework. Make sure your athlete is ready for this level of commitment before diving into the recruiting process.
How do you get recruited for football?
To get recruited for football, athletes need to start by researching which division levels they qualify for athletically and what kinds of schools they are interested in. Once they’ve created their target list of schools, they should start proactively reaching out to the coaches on their list.