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Put Me In, Coach: A Parent's Guide to Winning the Game of College Recruiting |  | Author: Laurie A. Richter
Creator: Gail Kearns
Publisher: Right Fit Press
Category: Book
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Edition: first
Pages: 208
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Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 0615213332
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.071
EAN: 9780615213330
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Publication Date: March 1, 2009
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PUT ME IN, COACH is an award winning, must-have guidebook for parents and their student-athletes who want to be recruited to compete in athletics at the college level. Because of limited roster spots, only a handful of high school athletes will play their sport competitively in college and even fewer will get NCAA or NAIA scholarships. For your child to be one of them, you need a game plan, and the earlier you start, the better. If you are the parent of a student-athlete who is better than most in high school athletics, but college coaches aren't lining up at your door, you will find PUT ME IN, COACH indispensable. Advice and personal observations from 40 college coaches will help you understand how to market your child so coaches take notice, how to get money from any school even those that don t give athletic scholarships, how to identify the colleges that are the right fit for your child, how to understand recruiting from the coaches point of view, and how to make the right impression and get the most out of campus visits. PUT ME IN, COACH has won the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award and the Next Generation Indie Book Award, and was a finalist for the USA Best Books Award. (edited by author)
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An Excellent Tool for the Parents of Aspiring College Athletes. May 3, 2009
P. Gregory
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Put Me In, Coach is an excellent tool for the parent of any high school athlete considering playing college sports
As the team manager of a competitive girls' club soccer team, I was hoping to help our players and parents learn about the process of college athletic recruiting including: the differences between Divison I and Division III programs; the availability of both athletic and nonathletic scholarships for athletes; questions a parent and athlete should seek the answers to, to help determine whether a player is "good enough" to play college sports; and a plan to be implemented during each year in high school in pursuit of becoming a college athlete. Put Me In, Coach, addressed all of those questions and much more in an easy to read style. I highly recommend this book for all high school athletes interested in playing college sports and their parents.
A playbook you HAVE to have February 22, 2009
Brad Bennett (Illinois)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Wow, I feel like I was just pulled from the parenting bench, coached with the best playbook around and sent into the game. With twin 10 year old boys who are very athletic, I've been looking forward to many years of bleacher-sitting -- hoping someday college coaches would call. This book has shown me that I've got to be as much of a game changer as my boys are when it comes to a possible future in collegiate athletics. The book gives both "big picture" things to be aware of (keep the grade up) as well as very helpful tactical tools and direction (put this info in your letter to the coach). It's a book I'll go back to many times in the years ahead.
A helpful resource July 23, 2009
Laurel J. Podgorski (Cary, IL)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a parent of three - two interested in college sports - I had always been under the false assumption that their high school coach would walk them through the entire process.
Sooner rather than later, I came to the unfortunate realization that the parent and athlete were solely responsible for the athlete's collegiate future.
Put Me In Coach, has been a lifesaver for me and my family. It walked us through each decision, and answered most of the abundant questions that I, and presumably most other parents, had in the recruiting process.
I highly recommend this book to any parent who's children have even the slightest chance of a future playing a sport in college.
Much needed guidance for parents of high school athletes. May 1, 2009
Jody in Illinois
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Put Me in Coach is a MUST READ for anyone who has a child contemplating playing a sport in college.
It is a great "how to" book that provides valuable information that, until now, was not readily available in a single resource. The author's style is very inviting - almost like having a conversation. Put Me in Coach! is easy to read, well organized, full of examples and very informative.
The best time to "first" read this book is when your child is in middle school. However, if they are already in High School buy it now and read fast! The college search and application process is difficult enough without the added pressure of finding an athletic fit. The author helps you think through the various options (Division 1, 2 or 3) and provides food for thought for you to realistically assess your athlete's potential for play at the various levels. With that and your athlete's time frame, you can craft a path for your search.
A great resource for parents and coaches February 18, 2009
Richard Wall (Roanoke VA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Laurie Richter has provided a great resource for parents who want to learn more about college recruiting. In my experience as a high school basketball coach (Roanoke Catholic School, Roanoke VA--1994-2004), I was involved with recruiting at all levels (from the ACC and SEC to Division III). As Laurie points out, the elite players have no problems navigating the recruiting process. However, most players (and their parents) need help. This book, written in a compelling style, provides solid guidance for players, parents and high school coaches. Few people realize the opportunities that are available for high school athletes and the ways in which athletes can broaden educational opportunities by exploiting their athletic talents. If you are a parent, player or high school coach and you think you need a game plan for the recruiting process, this book is for you. It provides practical advice and a logical approach to recruiting and college selection. Parents should buy extra copies for high school coaches.
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