How to Get Recruited by a College Tennis Team

Many high school tennis players dream of taking their game to the next level, college sports. What they don't realize is that college recruiters need a little help, too. By self-promoting, athletes have a much better chance of achieving their goals of being recruited by a college team in tennis. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

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      Collect newspaper articles regarding personal and team achievements. These articles provide colleges with an unbiased review of the athlete's skills.

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      Ask for letters of recommendation from coaches. Any recreational tennis coaches, school coaches and trainers can write a letter of recommendation. These letters should evaluate the athletes skills and ability to continue competing at the collegiate level. Of course, the letters of recommendation should be positive.

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      Return information requested by the college quickly. This holds true both for the athlete and their coaches. The majority of schools only request information if they are interested in the athlete. Returning the information quickly speeds up the decision process and many times leads to the athlete being recruited by the college.

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      Attend camps offered at the college. Any tournaments sponsored by the college are a good idea, too. Head coaches are usually in charge of camps and tournaments, so it's a great way to make an impression and get recruited.

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      Videotape personal performances. Get a family member or friend to videotape a match. This video is a great way to show the college tennis skill sets. Compile a few of these videos so that they have more than one performance to view.