Here's a true story. Once upon a time in Sonoma County a couple had a little girl. The couple thought that their little girl was God's gift to athletics. They were certain that if they pushed her academically and coached her throughout her youth sporting career that Division I schools would be pounding down their doors to offer Princess a scholarship. Nothing could be farther from the truth. If you want your kid to get a sports scholarship, here are some tips:
1. Do NOT coach your own kid beyond the age of 12-13. Subconscious favoritism always surfaces and creates resentment from the team. Chances are your kid is not "all that" and the resentment is justified;
2. Do NOT allow your kid to be coached by dads or moms beyond age 12-13. Your kid will then be the brunt of subconscious favoritism from dad's kid. Re-read post #1;
3. Dirty little secret: GPA's are really not that important. All colleges want to see is that you're not a complete moron and that you're trying. Don't stress about your kid being placed in AP classes. It's all unneeded stress. You are freaking about nothing.
4. Is your kid a team player? This is a biggie.
5. Never, and I repeat NEVER play 'hard-to-get' with a school representative who shows interest. They all talk. You and your kid will be blacklisted immediately for playing Prima Donna.
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