Get Paid to Play: Every Student Athlete's Guide to Over $1 Million in College Scholarships [Paperback]

Nancy Nitardy (Author)

Book Description

Series: Get Paid to Play Every Student Athletes | Publication Date: August 7, 2007

This book is a handbook for college-bound high school athletes that are interested in playing sports in college. The book will help athletes get recruited by colleges that best match the athletes level of play, whether that level is NCAA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Division I, II, or III, NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), or NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association). Detailed information about athletic scholarship opportunities, as well as tips on matching students (and marketing them) to appropriate coaches and programs, will be presented in plain language with an appealing, accessible design.

This book combines Nancy Nitardys extensive coaching, recruiting, and admissions counseling expertise, Kaplans test preparation and admissions strategies, and Dr. Gail Schlachters (of Reference Service Press) robust scholarship data. It demystifies the process for counselors and athletes alike, presenting four-year plans for both academics and athletics, and walking student athletes through the recruiting and college application processes.

The most unique section of this book is a comprehensive list of athletic scholarships, provided by Reference Service Press. Our listing will include approximately 500 scholar-athlete scholarships, and other portable scholarships that are not tied to a particular institution (making our book the only one on the market to do so). Each listing will look like those presented in Kaplans Scholarships book, including contact information, eligibility requirements, financial data, and important deadlines.

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About the Author

Nancy Nitardy, former head coach at Harvard, Dartmouth, and Indiana, is president and founder of College Choices Unlimited, a consulting business that provides seminars to clubs and high schools on being recruited and the process of choosing a college. She has written several articles for publications such as All-Stater Sports magazine, youthsoccer.org, and Recruiting University Online, on the subject of college admissions and recruiting. She has spoken at several national professional conferences, including NACAC, College Board, and at several top colleges (see complete list attached), and will continue to maintain a heavy speaking schedule.

Dr. Gail Schlachter is president of Reference Services Press (RSP), a publishing company specializing in the development of electronic and print financial aid directories. She has served on the councils of the American Library Association and the California Library Association, is a past president of the ALA’s Reference and User Services Association, and has served as editor-in-chief of Reference and User Services Quarterly.

RSP is the leading authority on scholarships and provides listings for Kaplan’s Scholarships book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; Original edition (August 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419594079
• ISBN-13: 978-1419594076
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #353,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Guide for your College Bound Athlete, August 4, 2007

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Kami Lusson (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Get Paid to Play: Every Student Athlete's Guide to Over $1 Million in College Scholarships (Paperback)

Nancy Nitardy has poured her extensive knowledge as a collegiate athlete, coach and recruiter into this wonderful book. I have had the opportunity to attend a couple of her seminars. This book follows her presentations and organizes the information into an easy guide to help you through the whole college recruitment process and beyond.

This book is a must-read for any athlete with the goal of playing sports in college, as well as their parents. Nancy points out the vast amount of opportunites available for athletes and how to go about living their dream.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!! An essential read., August 14, 2007

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P. Spears (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews
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Get Paid to Play: Every Student Athlete's Guide to Over $1 Million in College ScholarshipsThis may be the best book we have in our home and the most important. Nancy Nitardy really opened our eyes with this book. Our son is a student athlete that was undecided about playing football in college because we and he did not know how to achieve that goal. After reading this book he has become more confident in his decision to play. Nancy dispels the mystery surrounding the recruiting process through step-by-step directions, explanations and examples that are clear and easy understand. Although he is starting a little late in the process, this book has renewed our son's hope. I recommend this book to anyone whose child is interested in post-high school participation in any activity that requires prior approval (athletics, the band, drill team, cheerleading, etc.). Both the child and the parents must read this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend this Book for all Student Athletes, August 7, 2007

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Todd Halvorson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Get Paid to Play: Every Student Athlete's Guide to Over $1 Million in College Scholarships (Paperback)

I have finished it cover to cover several times and have enjoyed the detailed information that is suitable for every athlete. I am in my 11th year of coaching high school and club water polo and will no doubt recommend this book to every one of my athletes. I had yet to find a book or resource outlet that I could recommend to all my players to help guide them on their college path; now I have one. From academics wise, to contacting a collegiate coach to what you should be doing each year you are in high school to prepare for college this book has it all! Each chapter is very informative and is a wealth of information for both players and parents. No high school student athlete should be without this book.