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8 Infographics to Help You Understand College Athletic Recruiting

06/20/201910/21/2015 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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If you’re a high school athlete or the parents of an athlete who wants to play at the college level, the sooner you understand the college athletic recruiting process, the sooner you can use the process rather than have the process control you. And while the chances of being paid to be an athlete in your particular sport may be minuscule, it can’t hurt having a grasp of some of the issue of paying student-athletes. I think the following infographics on college athletes provide a good place to start your education.

Is it too late to get recruited for college baseball if you are already a senior?

02/11/202009/16/2015 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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No. It may not be ideal but it’s still possible. Even if you have already graduated from high school, it’s not too late. Between the MLB draft pulling players from teams to players at the D3 level not receiving enough financial aid to attend the college, there are plenty of reasons why it’s not too late to get recruited for college baseball if you are already a senior.

Recruiting Quiz: See If You’re Ready to be Recruited to Play in College

07/26/201608/26/2015 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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Are you ready to be recruited to play in college? Do you understand the recruiting process to make sure you’re ready to make the most of every opportunity? Or are you more likely to reduce your chances because you haven’t bothered to learn the necessary rules and expectations? Take the following quiz and find out if you’re ready to be recruited.

College Athletic Recruiting Reading Suggestions: Recruiting Services, High School Issues, and Scholarships

07/26/201605/06/2015 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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Five articles for those interested in the college athletic recruiting process. Three of them have practical information for families in the recruiting process. If you’re expecting something definitive, be prepared to be disappointed. As usual, so much depends on the individual situation. And there are two “big picture” reads just so that you have no illusions as to what sort of swamp you’re entering.

What the Super Bowl Can Tell Us About College Rankings

07/26/201601/28/2015 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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In case you haven’t heard, the Super Bowl is this coming Sunday. Sometime during the ridiculously overdone coverage, viewers will see the starters from each team announcing their alma maters. And this has got me thinking. Here you have the two best teams in a championship game based on wins and losses with rosters of players from colleges ranked on wins and losses. Maybe, just maybe, the Super Bowl has something to teach us about rankings including US News College Rankings.

Moneyball College Admission Rules: Know How Much You’re Paying and Why

07/26/201607/15/2014 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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I don’t know about you, but I’m always leery when the price of a good or service I’m considering purchasing isn’t readily available. The phrase, “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it” starts echoing in my head. However, although most college websites don’t have their costs readily accessible, it doesn’t seem to be an issue for most people. I have to admit, I didn’t really start noticing it until I start writing this post.

Moneyball College Admission Rules: A College is not a Guarantee

07/26/201607/08/2014 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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If you’re looking for data for your own Moneyball college admission search, check out the sample spreadsheet in the DIY College Search Spreadsheet class for free.

In Moneyball, Michael Lewis lists five rules that Billy Beane uses when shopping for baseball players just before the trading deadline. It’s important to remember that these aren’t just any players.

OU Football Coach Supports Paying College Athletes?

07/26/201606/25/2014 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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If you have even been in a conversation about the role of college sports, at some point someone will talk about misplaced priorities in terms of spending and complain that the football or basketball coach makes more than the university president, much less the highest paid professor on campus. Another person will inevitably respond with that no one pays to watch a professor teach biology. It’s about the money. Since people are willing to pay for it, then the school is justified in spending it.

What to Read to Understand the O’Bannon vs. NCAA Trial

07/26/201606/11/2014 by Michelle Kretzschmar

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Now I’m not saying you should know what the O’Bannon vs. NCAA trial is about or even care. If you have any interest in college basketball or football, it’s highly unlikely that you haven’t heard about the trial. But if this is all new to you and you start to wonder what all the fuss is about during the expected two-week trial, I suggest reading the following resources.