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THE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES GUIDE TO COLLEGE SPORTS: HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF TO THE SCHOOL OF YOUR DREAMS * By College Bound Sports * Pp. 240. Illustrated * Lanham, MD: Taylor Trade Publishing * $16.95, paperbound pa·per·bound  
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College Bound Sports, located in Katonah, NY, is an organization dedicated to helping high school student-athletes gain notice and acceptance into the university of their dreams. For 14 years, it has compiled scholarship and recruiting information, including research from hundreds of college coaches, professors, guidance counselors guidance counselor Child psychology A school worker trained to screen, evaluate and advise students on career and academic matters , parents, and student athletes.

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In The High School Athletes Guide To College Sports, the organization helps players best present athletic and academic achievements, including: how to make a highlight video and get it seen; suggests attendance at different scouting scouting: see Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts.
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Activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth aimed at developing character, citizenship, and individual skills. Scouting began when Robert S.
 and spotlight Spotlight can refer to at least three types of lighting:
  • a searchlight;
  • stage lighting used in theatre to focus an audience's attention on a performer or event, known as a Followspot;
 show events; breaks down athletic scholarships An athletic scholarship is a form of scholarship to attend a college or university awarded to an individual based predominantly on their ability to play in a sport. They are common in the United States, but in many countries they are rare or non-existent. ; financial aid; and how to identify the right school for an athlete.

The book emphasizes that the recruiting process requires determination, a solid game plan, attention to detail, and disciplined execution. It also outlines common mistakes made by high school athletes, parents, and coaches, and coaches students on the importance of self-marketing. Order online at www.rlpgbooks.com.
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