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Why Practice? …or HOW to Prepare for Competition? How many times are you great at practice and poor in competition? Probably more than you would like. It is time to stop “practicing” and start having proper preparation for competition. Let’s think of it in terms of your classroom studies. Would you […]
During my time at junior golf tournaments, a few recurring themes emerged at these events that merit some emphasis with the summer recruiting season fast approaching. First, juniors and their parents should know that there are many opportunities to play at the college level. There are over 2000 college golf programs—many…...
Member News Recruiting is a two-way street …Call it crazy, but call them! I’m sure every junior golfer thinks it is a bit crazy that a college coach would actually want to have a conversation with you on the phone. Don’t they know SnapChat is much easier? How about…...
Gary, from Illinois asks: When should we start visiting colleges? Start anytime. I would recommend driving through a campus or two when your teen is approaching 9th grade. Or, plan to stop for lunch and walk around. Many college cafeterias allow guests to pay and dine. Between 9th and 10th […]
As you learned in Recruiting is a Two-Way Street, here is the rest of the story: How to prepare for a phone or in person interview 1. Know the Schools. Start a notebook of colleges. Make 3 pages for each school: Academics, Athletics, Student life. At the bare minimum,…...
It is okay to be a little bit scared. It heightens your awareness. The best in the world are a little bit scared. However, being a lot scared is not a good thing. When you feel a lot scared, you are usually not prepared. Start practicing with a purpose, apply […]
Preparation is the key to solid tournament play. As a follow up to Recruiting Reminders for Parents, here are some helpful reminders for parents of juniors at all levels: DO 1. Help your junior golfer learn (for themselves) how to pack their golf bag before playing in a tournament. They can carry…...