Getting a running scholarship for college can open doors that include competing in NCAA athletic events and preparing for greater athletic opportunities, such as the Olympic Games. College track coaches, like other college athletic coaches, attend high school track events and college running camps to recruit talented high school athletes. Because college track coaches see so many students during recruiting visits, you must be prepared to stand out when the opportunity to make an impression arises.
Instructions
1. Practice running faster with each run. Coach Jay of runnerscoach.com suggests making note of how fast current college track athletes run to gauge how much you need to improve. Running as fast or faster than currently enrolled track athletes could get college track coaches to notice you at competitions.
2. Attend a runners camp hosted by a college. College track coaches host summer running camps to help current and prospective track athletes improve their speed and technique. College Sports Scholarships says that track coaches from other colleges often visit the camps to watch attendees and recruit their next year's team. You must exhibit exemplary behavior, as well as athletic prowess, to attract attention.
3. Send a video that shows your skills to track coaches at the colleges where you would like to apply. The National Collegiate Scouting Association recommends making yourself memorable by including a personalized letter to the coach. Also include information about your grades and standardized test scores.
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