YCBK 620: Tips Athletes Need If They Want to Play Their Sport in College-Part 2
In this week’s episode you will hear
Introduction : Mark shares 10 Speakpike messages from listeners and he has a little commentary on each message
Interview-Student Athlete Advisors-Part 2 of 4 : o Amy discusses how a player can find out the level that they can play at
o Joe talks about how much you can learn from studying the rosters of the students
o Reid talks about the best way to reach out to colleges once you know you are interested in them
o Reid talks about the importance of video and the importance of having an effective call to action in your outreach
o Katie talks about using social media to reach out and she talks about how to tell if a coach is serious about you
o Katie talks about the importance of follow-up
o Joe talks about which coaches you should read about
o Joe gives his view on athletic resumes
Mark’s recommended resource of the week : Colleges that allow self reporting of test scores
Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores
Great source for questions about finances and college
Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management
FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends
Complete FAFSA 2026‑2027 Walkthrough | From Start to Submit
2023-2024 FAFSA Walkthrough Video English
CSS PROFILE Walkthroughs
CSS Profile Walkthrough
MEFA Institute: A Deep Dive into the CSS Profile
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