Dede Allen is a world-renowned college recruiting expert who is intimately familiar with both college and junior tennis. Formerly the ACC Coach of the Year at Wake Forest University, Allen now presents seminars throughout the country to prospective college tennis players. http://tennisrecruiting.net/articles/dede.asp Copyright 2008, Sirius Software Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:45:39 -0500 dallas@tennisrecruiting.net Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:00:00 -0500 webmaster@tennisrecruiting.net http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/img/experts/dede3.jpg http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/articles/dede.asp 90 120 Tomorrow - July 1st - marks the beginning of another recruiting year. Once again, recruiting expert Dede Allen reviews important dates on the recruiting calendar for all ages - and she also has a primer on basic recruiting terms. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=553 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:00:00 -0500 Dede Allen answers the question: "If you had to tell a player just one thing to think about during the recruiting process, what would it be?" http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=361 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 05:00:00 -0500 With the school year about to begin, rising seniors and their families are about to start taking official campus visits. Rising juniors might also be planning college visits with their families - stealing away for a weekend to check out a school and take in a football game. Dede Allen talks about the importance of the visit in the college decision process - and how to make the most of one. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=356 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 05:00:00 -0500 Dede Allen answers the question: "If there is so much money in college athletics, why can't I get a full scholarship?" http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=233 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:00:00 -0500 Dede Allen answers the question: "I'm in middle school and I keep hearing my sister and her friends talk about college tennis. It sounds like something I'd like to do, but is it too early for me to start thinking about it?" http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=193 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 05:00:00 -0500 "I keep hearing about early decision, early application and rolling admission. I'm getting confused - can you explain the difference? How does signing early for athletic scholarships play into the scenario?" http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=90 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:00:00 -0500 With freshman year only a month away for the Class of 2006, this is the time of year when I frequently hear the question: "Is it important to attend freshman orientation?" I highly recommend it. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=139 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 05:00:00 -0500 If you are a junior or college tennis fan, you have probably read one of the many recent articles about "professionals" participating in college sports. While you may not be following the discussion, you do need to be aware of the new NCAA Amateurism Clearinghouse. Today's article looks at the NCAA's newest clearinghouse. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=117 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:00:00 -0500 During the summer and fall, many coaches attend national and sectional events to evaluate recruits. Dede Allen addresses the question: "Coaches keep trying to talk to me at tournaments. I just want to concentrate on my play. What should I do?" http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=61 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 05:00:00 -0500 Resident recruiting expert Dede Allen answers the question, "Is there an NCAA rule about taking time off after high school graduation?" http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=89 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 05:00:00 -0500 Dede answers the question: When I'm at tournaments or talking to my friends, I keep hearing terms that I think I should probably be familiar with. Can you help me out here? http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=35 Mon, 12 Dec 2005 05:00:00 -0500 In a perfect world, every college coach would know who you are, and many coaches would pursue you diligently. Unfortunately, that is NOT the case for the majority of tennis players. However, there are many opportunities available. So how can you come into focus on the coaches' recruiting radar? For starters, you have to let them know that you are out there. Be proactive - communication is the key! http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=2 Mon, 31 Oct 2005 05:00:00 -0500 Many junior tennis players have questions about sponsorship opportunities – a topic that can be very confusing. There are a variety of levels of sponsorships from a wide variety of companies. Here are some things to think about when looking into sponsorship. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=7 Thu, 21 Jul 2005 05:00:00 -0500