And getting admitted into your top choice university.
If you’re looking to play sports throughout high school or pursue it in college, this blog from Student Profile Pro, a profiling and branding agency, will walk you through an example structure of managing your time throughout high school and exploring college-related opportunities.
As a freshman, if your sport is something your school has a team for, try out for the junior varsity (JV) team. Get to know the coaches, your teammates, and the players on the varsity team. Sometimes you may not like a sports team, no matter how passionate you are about the sport. The same applies to the culture and competition. If your school doesn’t have a team for your sport, seek alternative places to practice. For example, if you want to pursue diving and your school doesn’t have a dive team, you might seek lessons at diving academies. If there’s enough interest at your school, you can start your own club or sports team. Joining the JV team is a great way to get a glimpse into the commitment that being a student athlete is. While each sport is different and seasonal, practice will take up a lot of your time outside of school.
As a junior, this is your time! If you’re on the varsity team, seek as many opportunities as you can to participate in competitions and events. Get your name out there! It’s not always about placing or winning—just keep working with your team and always do your best. Junior year can be stressful because of the looming pressure of college and grades, so take care of your mental health. Your coaches and seniors are your best resources, because opportunities and meets look different in each sport. They’ll know most about the inner workings of college scouts and available scholarships. But also do some research on your own! Don’t be afraid to reach out to your top choice schools directly. This is the time to try and stand out as much as you can, both on the field and in academics.
Finally, as your senior year approaches, you will be busy with college applications and hopefully be communicating with schools about potential scholarships and opportunities. If not, that’s totally okay! These opportunities are extremely competitive, and you can still pursue the sport in college regardless. Keep working on your passion, keep your grades up and take care of your mental health.
If you want to get discovered by colleges and make a name for yourself and your achievements, connect with the experts at Student Profile Pro, the world’s leading agency in student profiling and branding. They will help you take the first steps. Building a genuine social media presence is incredibly important as a student athlete, because it will be easier for college admissions team to look at your accomplishments across the high school years. Stand out. Get discovered. Start now with Student Profile Pro!
It’s your time to shine.
