The Student Athlete's Handbook: The Complete Guide for Success [Paperback]

Perry Bromwell (Author), Howard Gensler (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471149756 | ISBN-13: 978-0471149750 | Publication Date: September 25, 1997 | Edition: 1

All the Answers for Student Athletes and Parents

Choosing a college or university is a major life decision, especially if you're an athlete. The Student Athlete's Handbook provides a wealth of practical and essential information to help you make the right choice for your athletic as well as your academic future.

Here's where you'll find:
* Ways to assess your true ability.
* How to decide which NCAA division is right for you.
* Guidelines for handling the recruitment process.
* Tips on showcasing your athletic skills for coaches and scouts.
* Advice on making the adjustment to college life.
* A sport-by-sport listing of facts and figures on scholarships and financial aid.
* Complete NCAA rules and regulations.
* Possibilities of pursuing your sport after college.


Plus inside advice from NFL great Herschel Walker, NCAA basketball star Saudia Roundtree, Detroit Pistons coach Doug Collins, PGA tour pro Fred Funk, and many other athletes and coaches

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Addressing the concerns of both male and female athletes, this book helps high school students and their parents make the best decisions for their athletic and academic futures. Readers receive practical advice on how to assess ability, showcase athletic skills for scouts, work with a high school coach, handle the recruiting process, and cope with the pressures of being both a student and an athlete at the college level.

From the Back Cover

All the Answers for Student Athletes and Parents

Choosing a college or university is a major life decision, especially if you're an athlete. The Student Athlete's Handbook provides a wealth of practical and essential information to help you make the right choice for your athletic as well as your academic future.

Here's where you'll find:

• Ways to assess your true ability.
• How to decide which NCAA division is right for you.
• Guidelines for handling the recruitment process.
• Tips on showcasing your athletic skills for coaches and scouts.
• Advice on making the adjustment to college life.
• A sport-by-sport listing of facts and figures on scholarships and financial aid.
• Complete NCAA rules and regulations.
• Possibilities of pursuing your sport after college.

Plus inside advice from NFL great Herschel Walker, NCAA basketball star Saudia Roundtree, Detroit Pistons coach Doug Collins, PGA tour pro Fred Funk, and many other athletes and coaches

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471149756
• ISBN-13: 978-0471149750
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,002,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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