From School Library Journal
Grade 10 Up-A difficult book to assess: the writing style is often awkward and stilted, there are a number of jarring grammatical errors, and large sections are so confusing as to be almost indecipherable. Several chapters are filled with bewildering legal jargon with little attempt made to explain or interpret the information being presented. On the other hand, the sections dealing with recruiters and choosing a college are direct, straightforward, and informative. The "Select-Your-College-Chart" deserves special mention: it lists 40 categories for teens to consider when choosing a college, only 16 of which are related to athletics. It would be invaluable to high school students sifting through athletic-scholarship offers, or to any parent or counselor working with them. Nevertheless, the book's merits do not outweigh its deficiencies. In neither writing style nor organization does it meet acceptable standards and, while it may be useful in the guidance office, most librarians would have difficulty recommending it to YAs.
Richard Luzer, Fair Haven Union High School, VTCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
Finally! A book that tells it like it is. . . Each chapter provides cutting-edge information on the process of college sports recruiting. --
Charles Farmer, Sports Editor, The Columbus PostHow to Play the Sports Recruiting Game and Get an Athletic Scholarship is a tremendous asset to young African-American students and families to educate themselves about the process of achieving an academic, as well as an athletic scholarship to attend the university of their dreams. --
Steve Smith, Former Head CoachMen's Basketball, Dominican College of San Rafael. Currently Assistant Coach for WNBA Los Angeles SparksInvaluable to high school students sifting through athletic-scholarships offers, or to any parent or counselor working with them. --
School Library JournalRead this book. It will force you to think about your college career in terms other than ESPN airtime. --
Anna Gebbie, Editor, Slam magazineRecruiting Requirements: You become a prospective student-athlete if you have started classes for the ninth grade. Before the ninth grade, you become a prospective student-athlete if the college provides you (or relatives or friends) any financial aid or other benefits that the college does not provide to the general student body. For example, if you are given a T-shirt from a particular school, you are considered a prospective student-athlete. Quotes: Everyone needs preparation. This certainly includes skilled young people getting involved with high level sports programs. The book How to Play the Sports Recruiting Game is a big step toward preparation. --
Tom Satch Sanders, former Boston Celtic, eight time world champion- NBA; Head Coach, Boston Celtics 77-'79; Head Coach, Harvard University 72-'76, currently Vice president, Player Programs, National Basketball AssociationThink you look good or got some ballin' skills? Check out these two reads. Is Modeling for You? and How to Play the Sports Recruiting Game. They can help you manifest your dreams. --
Tracci McGregor, Lifestyles Editor, The Source magazineThis is an excellent and overdue guide to a most confusing, but uniquely important process. It is written in a smart, fun, but thorough manner and resounds with a message of hope, self-worth and education . . . designed to help African-Americans. Its ability to cut across racial barriers makes it a must read for any student, family, coach or counselor. --
Dan Wetzel, Editor, Basketball Times
