http://tennisrecruiting.net/articles/recruiting_101.asp Copyright 2010, Sirius Software Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:01:10 -0500 dallas@tennisrecruiting.net Fri, 5 Mar 2010 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 There are more players at tennis academies looking for college scholarships or placement than there are those looking to turn professional. Preparing for a professional career takes years, but often, parents look to tennis academies for a short-term sprint of improvement to help the player get the attention of college coaches. Does this work? http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=914 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500 The NCAA recently passed bylaws that are relevant to college-bound junior tennis players. These bylaws specify new rules: how long a high school graduate can wait before enrolling in college - and the kinds of competition in which the student-athlete can engage. Dede Allen discusses these new bylaws. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=917 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 -0500 In light of the extensive publicity about the price of a college education - some states have raised their tuition over 70% over the past ten years - it is sad that more families do not consider local community or junior colleges as a great option. Really, it is a great option... not just the 'last choice' option. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=888 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 05:00:00 -0500 College coaches are loathe to say anything to insult parents. After all, parents have made many sacrifices to support their children through junior tennis. However, in candid conversations away from the office, there have been comments we can learn from reflecting their opinions about American players and their parents. A common topic is that of the American Tennis Parent. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=810 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Former University of Florida Women's coach Andy Brandi discusses his experiences with recruiting - and what junior players should be doing right now to get ahead. Brandi coached at UF for 17 years and holds an amazing record of 460-43. He was the fastest coach to reach the 400 career win mark, doing so in just 435 matches. Brandi's Gators have 14 national indoor championships and 3 NCAA championships. He is now a coach at the Harold Solomon institute in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=793 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0500 David Roditi joined the ATP tour in May, 1996 and achieved a career high doubles ranking of 41. During David's Pro career, he served as a member of the ATP Tour Players Council. He has reached the finals of four ATP Tour Doubles events and has represented Mexico in the Davis Cup. David was a three-time All-American at Texas Christian University (TCU) who was runner-up in the NCAA Doubles Championships in 1995 and finished third in 1996. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=792 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Lou Belken is an Arizona State University coaching legend. With more than 26 successful seasons under his belt, he holds an overall record of 312-309. Belken has guided his Sun Devils teams to NCAA post season berths in 14 of the past 20 years, including five berths in the NCAA Sweet 16 and one quarterfinal appearance. He has trained and produced 14 All-American players and 28 All-Pacific 10 selections. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=791 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Jerry Noyce played varsity tennis at the University of Minnesota (UM) and coached the varsity men's tennis team for 15 years. As co-founder of the UM Baseline Club, Jerry was instrumental in endowing all men's tennis scholarships at UM and securing significant contributions to construct an on campus tennis facility. As a tennis professional, Jerry coached playing professionals David Wheaton and Ann Henricksson. Here he discusses what coaches look for in their recruits. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=790 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Sue Hansen, founder of SCCAC, takes on some of the college recruiting myths that she frequently encounters in her role as a private college athletic consultant: 1) matriculation eligibility rules, and 2) home schooling as it relates to recruiting. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=783 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0500 USC legend Dick Leach led the Trojans for 23 years, capturing three NCAA championships (1991, '93 and '94). His teams advanced to the NCAA semifinals eight times and to the quarters three times. He has an overall record of 529-133 for an unbelievable 0.799 winning percentage. Here, Coach Leach talks about what coaches look for in their recruits. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=789 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Dede Allen addresses the question: "I'm afraid that I might not get a scholarship offer from my first choice - what should I do?" Allen stresses the importance of researching multiple options and alternatives - and encourages players to be proactive. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=740 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0500 July 1st marks the beginning of another recruiting year. Recruiting expert Dede Allen reviews 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=741 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Dede Allen takes on the question: "I'm a junior in high school, is it too early to start the recruiting process?" She advises kids to take care of business in the classroom - and to start organizing their options. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=735 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 05:00:00 -0500 College coaches are always pleased when a student-athlete has done his or her homework. One of the first things most coaches will ask is "do you have a video?" Uness you are staying close to home, coaches may not have seen you play extensively. The college placement video is, therefore, very critical. Here are some tips as to when to create your video and what should be in it. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=733 Fri, 15 May 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Your collegiate experience should be rewarding both athletically and academically. It should be exciting, challenging, and successful. However, sometimes players - or coaches - make the wrong decision. What can be done about it? In one word: transfer. It sounds simple, but it can be confusing. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=828 Sat, 2 May 2009 05:00:00 -0500