Football is increasingly becoming the national pasttime. This is especially true at the collegiate level, where stadiums are packed with upwards of 100,000 people, cheering and screaming on every play. College ball is incredibly hard to attain, yet earning a scholarship will give you a leg up on the competition.
Instructions
1. Focus on less popular positions. Quarterbacks, for instance, are going to have much more competition than tight ends or linemen. By focusing on a less competitive position, it's easier to stand out to recruiters.
2. Decide on a list of schools you'd like to play for. Create one list for your ideal universities and colleges, a second consisting of second choices and a third of last resorts.
3. Focus on Division III schools, where the likelihood of making the team and thus getting a scholarship is much higher than at a Division I or II institution.
4. Research every school on your lists and find out their minimum academic requirements and test scores. It doesn't matter what position you play or how great an athlete you are. If you don't qualify as a student, they're not going to be in a position to give you a free education.
5. Build an impressive resume. Since talent alone might not be enough to earn you that scholarship, you have to make sure you're as well-rounded an applicant and student as possible. Focus on extracurricular activities and community service.
6. Get coaches and other individuals involved in the sport to recommend you, either by writing letters, sending tapes or calling prospective colleges. This increases the chances of catching a recruiter's attention.
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