Character Character is extremely important to coaches. Athletic Ability Athleticism is not always something that is associated with golf. But, golfers who are athletic can stay healthy and can maintain their play even if their swing is in need of adjusting.
Making adjustments in the middle of the round is one of the most important attributes of any top golfer. However, when it comes down to starting the recruiting process, the most important quality a coach looks for are the scores that the golfers are shooting. Unfortunately, golf is a game that you cannot fake your ability. Below is a breakdown of what coaches are looking for when recruiting golfers. Men — Golfers must be able to shoot in the Low 80s but also have good academics.
Women — DIII schools usually have a very difficult time finding enough golfers to fill their roster. If a female golfer can shoot in the 90s and have good academics, they will have a chance to play in college. Coaches are generally hesitant to recruit players whose parents are too involved. Make sure you are not perceived as one of these parents. Toggle Item What is a typical week like in the life of a college golfer? The most significant challenge a student-athlete faces in college is how to manage their time effectively.
Considering the amount of time that a round of golf requires and the fact that college golf lasts the entire academic year September-May , college golfers must manage their time effectively if they expect to succeed in the classroom and on the golf course. This schedule includes golf practice, workouts, meetings, qualifying rounds and tournament competition.
Most golf programs are in season during September and October in the fall and during February, March, April and May in the spring.
During these months, coaches are permitted to schedule limited practices and workout sessions with their team members. If the school is located in a warm climate, players will play and practice on their own time. Most junior golfers have trouble understanding just how busy they will be as collegiate student-athletes. Freshmen typically struggle with having to balance school, practice, travel and their social lives all in a seven-day week.
Here is a typical week for a college golfer while in season: o Workout three 3 days per week typically at 6 a. In order to decrease missed class days, many competitions now include a practice round, 36 holes on day one of the competition and then a final 18 holes on day two.
The value of staying fit mentally, physically, nutritionally and emotionally is imperative. Start preparing and conditioning early. In season, college golfers have little free time to spend with friends and to participate in campus activities. The more organized they are in handling their academic responsibilities, the more free time they will ultimately have to socialize and relax.
Players on a golf team who are fortunate enough to qualify for the traveling team and participate in tournaments on a regular basis face the greatest challenge staying current in the classroom. It is important for these players to meet regularly with their teachers and tutors in an attempt to get ahead with their class work before traveling to tournaments. If a junior golfer can learn to manage time effectively before entering college, chances of success increase dramatically. Coaches are very interested in recruiting student-athletes who understand this concept and can handle the transition from high school to college without any problem.
Your time is your most valuable resource. Learn to manage it effectively! Toggle Item Do coaches really care about academics? Student-athletes are students first and athletes second. Even in nationally competitive programs where there is a lot of pressure to win championships, this is still the case. With NCAA initial-eligibility requirements becoming increasingly difficult and new bylaws based on college graduation rates now in place, coaches have to identify junior golfers who can not only help their teams win golf tournaments, but can also handle their academic responsibilities.
Academics do matter to coaches in the recruiting process! The higher the grade point average is, the lower the test score can be to meet these requirements and vice versa.
Student-athletes who aspire to participate in athletics at either the Division I or II collegiate levels should plan to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center during their sophomore year in high school.
College golfers miss a tremendous amount of class time due to participation in tournaments. Most tournaments require student-athletes to miss two days of class time. In an average semester, teams will compete in at least four to five events resulting in nearly 10 days of class absences for a player that makes each trip. These absences can be extremely stressful for students who are not prepared to excel academically or to manage their limited time. Coaches take this reality into consideration when recruiting junior golfers.
They are well aware of what it takes to be successful at the collegiate level and try to identify excellent players who are capable students as well. As a junior golfer it is important to stay focused in school by maintaining a high grade point average and by achieving a high test score on either the SAT or ACT.
Academic success, combined with a quality golf resume, will help you in the recruiting process. The NCAA has requirements for college graduation rates. Coaches and their teams are now penalized if their graduation rates fall below acceptable NCAA standards. This shortcoming can lead to coaches losing their jobs. As a result, coaches are more focused on recruiting top students to their institutions than ever.
While it has always been important to identify and recruit student-athletes committed to earning four-year degrees in college, coaches work harder now to make sure they are recruiting players focused on graduating before they leave school.
In the final analysis, coaches really do care about academics when recruiting junior golfers. As a result, student-athletes need to understand that they have to balance their time and energy between the sport they love to play and their academic responsibilities. This balance will help their overall marketability when it comes to recruitment. And remember, school should always come first!
Toggle Item Are unofficial visits to college campuses necessary? As families go through their recruiting journey, visiting schools becomes the lifeblood of the process. There is no better way for a player and family to understand differences in schools, coaches and programs than by seeing them in person. As players visit more universities, they begin to crystalize what is important to them in finding a school size, academics, facilities, coaching staff, etc. There is NO limit on the number of unofficial visits a family can make.
Official visits for Division I programs can now occur beginning on August 1 prior to prospect's junior year of high school. Official visits are financed by the school and are limited to no more than five schools. Official visits are typically offered to highly-recruited players only. Yes, but keep in mind you will not be able to visit with the coach or anyone from the Athletic Department. Families are encouraged to visit college campuses as often as possible and when time permits, participate in a guided admissions tour.
This exercise is proven to help prospective student-athletes better understand the differences among college campuses as well as what environment they are most interested in.
To set up an unofficial visit with a coach, prospects should email the coach with the request first and then follow up with a phone call. Be specific on what you would like to do during the unofficial visit see facilities, talk with the coach, meet some of the players, tour the campus, etc.
In some cases, the coach and team may be traveling to a competition. If the coach is unavailable, ask for a contact person in either the Athletic or Admissions Departments that could provide the campus tour.
If the coach is accommodating, you will know they are sincerely interested in recruiting you. The reverse applies as well. They can send a generic athletic questionnaire and camp information to a prospect earlier in the recruiting process. Junior golfers should always look for schools to visit near golf tournaments they are participating in. This provides an economical and efficient way to visit schools and provides extra value to each tournament. While you cannot visit with an NCAA Division I coach prior to August 1 before your junior year, visiting college campuses at any time is an excellent way to help young people make their optimal college decision.
Touring a variety of schools, each with their own unique features, will educate prospects on the real differences among schools and help them decide what is important for them. Start visiting schools today! Toggle Item Is it a good idea to withdraw after a poor round? Everyone who has played the game of golf knows how challenging the sport is and that consistency is always something to strive for. Furthermore, no one is exempt from having a bad round, especially in competition.
Even the greatest players in the world struggle at times and shoot scores in the 80s. So why is it that some junior golfers who post high first round scores occasionally withdraw from tournaments? Often times a player could be embarrassed for shooting a high score, or they are concerned with how this poor performance will affect their national ranking and eventually their ability to be recruited by college coaches.
They frown upon these actions and often stop recruiting a player if there is a pattern of this behavior. Athletic Scholarships. International Email info athleticscholarships. Parent Information. First Name Coaches need your parent's name. Last Name Coaches need your parent's name.
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