School Sports

A question asked many times by students and parents when it comes to boarding school have to deal with their schedule. Many are concerned about the potential of having their day regimented, while others want to make sure there is something to do for their child every day. Whether you have a child that is looking to be active in every possible sport or activity or if you have a child that isn’t an active child at all, boarding schools can cater to every need. The key is to ask a lot of questions so that you and your child is prepared for the life that boarding school provides.

The learning process at boarding schools extends beyond the class room and into sports fields, theater stages and the local community just to name a few of the experiences students can take advantage of. However, each student can decide for themselves which, if any, opportunities are right for them. Some may decide they are able to accomplish more on their own than taking part in an organized activity or school sport.

Although not every minute of a student’s day is regimented, many boarding schools do require students to participate in a sport or other school sponsored activities, and chances are no matter what interests your daughter, there will be something for her to enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

High school can be a busy time for every student, but for athletes, that business can be tenfold. Learning how to balance sports, academics, social lives and downtime takes serious dedication and time management skills. To help maximize your time, try these tips to learn how to manage high school sports and academics.

•    Schedule your week in advance. Set aside realistic times to study, practice, train, and meet other obligations, and stick to the schedule as much as possible.

•    Use the same place to study each day. This will make it a regular part of your schedule and soon will be second nature.

•    Be flexible when you can. Remember that life happens, so while sticking to your schedule is important, there are times when you will have to switch things up.

•    Don’t forget about downtime. If you are constantly running, working, studying and practicing, you may start to feel burned out. Even if you’re just setting aside 30 minutes each evening to read for pleasure, make sure your schedule includes some time to relax and unwind.

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It can be extremely frustrating trying to figure the ins and outs of marketing yourself as a young athlete to college sports recruiters without appearing desperate. Hunger for success and desperation are two completely different concepts that have a very thin line separating them. In this article I will outline key factors to consider when targeting college sports recruiting services.

What is your relationship to the athlete you are exposing? Is it yourself, your child, or student athlete. Seldom will a coach be walking around endorsing a single athlete, and this is what many young athletes fail to realize ahead of time. Yes a coach will always uplift his team collectively but singling out athlete may be frowned upon, and finding the time to send film and statistics to college sports recruiting services is almost impossible for most coaches. So if not the athlete themselves, it is crucial to have someone or a system in place that working as a marketer and or voice for the athlete. Coaches are the ones doing most of the college recruiting, and their time is scarce. So when you are preparing yourself or a student athlete to be exposed to higher education, professional, or semi professional recruiters keep that in mind.

Another very crucial part of targeting college sports recruiting services is organization and goal setting. Sit down and make a list of five to ten prospective colleges or universities you or the athlete you are promoting would like to attend. From this point map out different avenues that can be used to showcase your athletic talent. For example film from games you’ve played in, authenticated high school sports rankings, and awards you have received. Be sure to compile a variety of these things to build your sports stats profile, this will reinforce credibility.

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