How to Best Position Yourself for an

Athletic ScholarshipBy Jim Fallis

While many high

school athletes may

have big dreams of

getting a scholarship

to play their sport in

college, just 2% of all

high school athletes

earn athletic

scholarships.

If you want to

increase your

chances of making it

into the 2%, take a

look at the best ways

to position yourself

for an athletic

scholarship!

Focus On

Academics

Student-Athletes are

expected to be

students first and

athletes second. As a

result, one of the best

things you can do to

increase your chances

of winning an athletic

scholarship is to keep

your grades up!

Don't Expect

a Full Ride

The average athletic scholarship is

less than $11,000, so make sure

that you explore other options for

funding your education instead of

simply hoping for a great offer to

play your sport!

Talk to Your

Coaches and

Counselors

Applications for

colleges and

scholarships are hard,

but your high school

coaches and guidance

counselors can help

you. Work with them to

make sure you stay on

track with your various

applications,

networking with

recruiters, and more.

Develop an Athletic PortfolioWhen you apply to colleges, you'll want to send them an athletic portfolio that goes over your

history in the sport. Include your information about the positions and teams you've played on,

newspaper clippings talking about your big plays, and more!

For more information,

visit JimFallis.com!