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Crystal
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Center Line, Michigan
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How hard is it to get an athletic scholarship or even an academic scholarship for any division college?
I don’t know if it’s worth trying to get a full ride scholarship for volleyball. I would love to know if it’s worth trying
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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There is nothing wrong with asking. Athletic scholarships can sometimes be like applying for a job opportunity, which is why I recommend a comparable strategy in looking for one.
This includes the Athletic Resume and Athletic Cover Letter.
Basically, these items are very much like a job resume and cover letter, except you will be highlighting your athletics skills, abilities, awards, accomplishments, academics, and other elements of your athletic career.
There are many examples you can find on the internet for these resume's.
After completing your resume and cover letter, I would get the addresses of the colleges and coaches that you would like to play for. Get envelopes and send the resume's and cover letters directly to the coaches through postage. No emails. They literally get thousands of emails, and you want your letter to land right on their desk. This will notify them you are interested, and they will most likely reply. In the past my student athletes were very successful with this strategy. I would try all divisions NCAA Division 1, 2, 3 and do not forget NAIA. There also are good opportunities at the smaller colleges and junior colleges.
This includes the Athletic Resume and Athletic Cover Letter.
Basically, these items are very much like a job resume and cover letter, except you will be highlighting your athletics skills, abilities, awards, accomplishments, academics, and other elements of your athletic career.
There are many examples you can find on the internet for these resume's.
After completing your resume and cover letter, I would get the addresses of the colleges and coaches that you would like to play for. Get envelopes and send the resume's and cover letters directly to the coaches through postage. No emails. They literally get thousands of emails, and you want your letter to land right on their desk. This will notify them you are interested, and they will most likely reply. In the past my student athletes were very successful with this strategy. I would try all divisions NCAA Division 1, 2, 3 and do not forget NAIA. There also are good opportunities at the smaller colleges and junior colleges.
Kimberly Krebs
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Kimberly’s Answer
Hello Crystal! You should definitely give it a shot. Your Coach is an excellent resource - they can reach out to recruiters or share your stats with colleges you're considering. Your school counselor can also guide you on how to secure academic scholarships and grants, which are funds you won't have to repay. Remember, there's no harm in asking for help. Make the most of the resources available at your school and online. You've got this!
Nicolas McKissack
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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To put it in perspective you'd have to be number 1-5 player in the state. Even if you are a strong player you might not get the recognition. Even if you get the recognition you might get injured. If you aren't knowing you'll get one now I would suggest not to try for it, as you will live more comfortably and successful pursuing your studies in the time it takes to pursue volleyball. When you think of a full ride are you thinking about other more important aspects of the sport itself? Know that teamwork, excitement, and skill in this sport will carry you a long ways throughout life because you can play this sport forever. Take pictures, videos, and create a montage of reels so you can cherish these moments for a long time. Or you could do things like red shirt, earn, and prove. It's your choice.