How to Get Recruited by a College Team in Swimming and Diving

Many swimmers and divers in high school have dreams of competing at the college level. These athletes should help themselves by sending their own portfolio type information to college recruiters. By practicing this self-promotion, they are more likely to be recruited by college swimming and diving teams. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

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      Be an asset to your high school team. By working well with teammates and respecting the coaches and staff, you improve the chances that they will give you helpful recommendations.

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      Request letters of recommendation from coaches. Any high school or recreational coaches are good sources of letters of recommendation. These letters of recommendation should focus on the positive points of the athlete, and highlight the athlete's likelihood of success in college.

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      Return information requested by the college in a timely manner. This applies to both the athlete and the athlete's coaches. When a college asks for information, they are usually interested in the athlete. By completing the information in a professional and timely manner, an athlete's chances of being recruited increase.

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      Collect videotape footage. This is especially true for divers, but can apply to swimmers as well. Videotape footage is necessary for divers, since this is the only way a college can evaluate their skills.

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      Attend camps and events sponsored by the college. The coaching staff is usually the same at these events and camps as the college team. This is a great way to showcase talent, and get noticed by college coaches and recruiters. Make sure to make a positive impression. This is a good way to get recruited for college swimming and diving.

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      Save newspaper articles about personal achievements, as well as team achievements. These articles provide great non-biased insight to college recruiters.