The Walk-On Route
Some college coaches allow student athletes without a scholarship to try out for their teams as a walk-on. Thomas Howard, who played football at the University of Texas at El Paso, was one such athlete. And after a year of proving himself, he was offered a scholarship. But Howard says the chance of pulling that off is small, even if a coach, looking to fill a roster, makes promises of a future secure spot.
Howard, now a linebacker with the Oakland Raiders, recently started a foundation to provide scholarships to promising walk-ons. For more information, visit thowardfoundation.org
Here are four helpful Web sites for athletes interested in the do-it-yourself scholarship process:
Recruit-Me offers a kit with information on such topics as how to approach colleges, using video, and choosing an athletic camp. $127, recruit-me.com
College Scouts Recruit Me provides access to informational resources, coach and recruiter profiles, college listings, and a newsletter. $25 a year, csrecruitme.com
beRecruited offers free membership that allows unlimited video uploads, automatic coach notifications, a personal profile, and articles on recruiting. Deluxe membership adds college and coach trackers, a letter-of-interest generator, and some featured exposure on the site. $39.99, berecruited.com
Takkle is a social networking site where students can network online with peers, create profiles, and upload statistics, photos, and videos. Registration is free. takkle.com
Sunday, July 25, 2010
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