http://tennisrecruiting.net/articles/recruiting_101.asp Copyright 2013, Sirius Software Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Tue, 21 May 2013 01:57:41 -0500 dallas@tennisrecruiting.net Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 webmaster@tennisrecruiting.net http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/img/logo_small.gif http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/articles/recruiting_101.asp 40 40 Whether you are signing to join a team in the fall or are just starting to think about doing it in the future, you need to make sure your academics have a high level of priority. Regardless of how great your tennis is, you still need good grades to get into college. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1645 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0500 More and more top-tier players are signing to Division III schools, a trend which is quickly increasing the quality of that division. Scholarship for Athletes talks with Middlebury head coach Bob Hansen to better understand how competitive Division III tennis has become. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1508 Tue, 2 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 College tennis teams vary in their coaching structure. Some schools have a single coach for both the men's and women's teams, while others have two or three coaches for each program. We put the question to college coaches - how are responsibilities divided among coaches on your staff? http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1610 Mon, 4 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0500 How many times have you heard players say they signed with schools because they love the coach? It happens all the time, and there is nothing wrong with it. You should love the coach of the team you want to join. On the other hand, loving a coach should never be your sole decision maker when it comes to college tennis. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1558 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:00:00 -0500 Most recruits are seeking a competitive team where they can also be part of the starting lineup. Scholarship for Athletes conducted an analysis comparing top level recruiting to see what percentage of recruits made the starting lineups of their respective teams. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1509 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:30:00 -0500 The experience of playing tennis at one of the military academies can be a unique experience, and so there are some unique factors to consider before a tennis recruit decides on a service academy. Our friends at Donovan Tennis Strategies talked with current players and coaches at three service academies to get insight on what it's like to be a student-athlete at one of the United States Military Academies. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1536 Wed, 7 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0500 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis is an equivalency sport, meaning that for a given program, scholarship money can be divided among many different players. With the need to play six singles and three doubles - and given a maximum of 4.5 scholarships - coaches can rarely award full scholarships to recruits. We put the question to NCAA women's coaches: What is your strategy when planning out your scholarships? http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1532 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0500 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis is a head count sport, meaning that for a given program, only eight women can receive athletic scholarships. With six singles and three doubles matches - and in light of injuries - a roster of eight can appear quite thin. We put the question to NCAA women's coaches: What is your strategy when planning out your scholarships? http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1524 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Earlier this month, we talked with college coaches about the tennis expectations of student athletes. Today, more coaches weigh in on the question: "Can you quantify the number of hours that players spend on tennis each week? What times of year are the busiest?" http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1494 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0500 College is a busy time for student-athletes, and balancing academics with athletics is known to be a challenge. What should an incoming freshman tennis player expect? We put the question to our panel of coaches: "Can you quantify the number of hours that players spend on tennis each week? What times of year are the busiest?" http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1493 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0500 July marks the beginning of another recruiting year. Recruiting expert Dede Allen is back to review important dates on the calendar for all ages - and she also has a primer on basic recruiting terms. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1467 Mon, 2 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0500 College athletics offers an ever-changing landscape, and that landscape has had an impact on tennis. Conference realignment, Title IX, athletics budgets, recruiting, and increased USTA focus on college tennis have all been hot topics over recent years. We put the question to college coaches, "How is college tennis different today than it was ten years ago?" http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1436 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Last week, we talked with several coaches about misunderstandings many players and parents have. Today, more coaches weigh in on the question: "What is one thing that you wish all recruits knew going into the process?" http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1389 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0500 There are many reasons why prospective college tennis players might consider taking an extra year before starting college. Improving academic standards, working on your game, or spending another year maturing are reasons to consider a gap year. But students considering taking time off need to keep some new NCAA rules in mind. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1404 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0500 When it comes to getting ready to go to college, you spend hours perfecting your essay and sending letters to prospective coaches. You have also (hopefully) watched yourself carefully on the court to make sure your behavior won't turn a coach off. The one thing that many players forget is that they also need to watch themselves online. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1402 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:00:00 -0500