Coaches, teachers, parents and successful people will tell you that it is very important to set goals for success. At My Recruiting Solutions, we suggest you set goals to help you define what you are looking for in a college program and be successful in the process. It will be critical to understand that your goals WILL change over time and that is okay!
I’ve been working with one particular client right now for the last year. She is going to be a senior in high school and when she started early on in the recruiting process she felt it was going to be important to play at the Division I level to prove that she could actually accomplish that goal. Many didn’t take this student athlete very seriously, yet on every team she always grew the most and surprised her teammates and coach by her improvement by the end of the season. She has grown significantly over the years and not without an extreme amount of hard work and dedication. She is a brilliant student, a great athlete and an awesome kid. When she puts her mind to something that’s it! You better move out of her way because she’s not going to stop until she accomplishes whatever goal she sets for herself.
When I became aware of the kind of dedication this student athlete had for success, I referred her to a coach who would provide the one on one training she would need to continue to excel, as well as a trainer who has helped her improve her vertical by 11 inches. During this time, she made a very competitive team in Southern California and by the end of the season earned a starting spot on the court. She has received multiple Division I offers, yet her goals have changed. As she has grown athletically, she has changed her focus from competing at a Division I program, to competing in a high level Division III program where she would be likely to win an NCAA Championship all while earning a top notch education!
So why am I sharing this story with you? Because this student athlete recognized what was important to her as she went through the process. She created several S.M.A.R.T. goals and continued to assess them over time. She visited several schools, communicated with 60 + programs, and dedicated herself to finding the “perfect fit” in a college. This is my expectation for all of my student athletes who decide to work with MRS. When you embrace this process and appreciate the experience it’s a huge success! Take the time to review this document I prepared and begin working on your S.M.A.R.T. goals. This worksheet explains how to create SMART Goals. You will write down academic, athletic and personal goals. These goals are not focused on recruiting. As a Recruiting Coordinator, I will review your goals and help you connect your goals to the recruiting process. Good luck and call or email me with any questions!