Needs of the Jock

Dante Hogde March 1, 2013

Orcutt Academy High School Frosh Core

A Large Amount

• Over 450,000 Ncaa Athletes

• 7.6 Million High School Athletes

A Great Disappointment

• Most athletes are not aware of the grade requirements

• What do college scouts look for in a High School Athlete?

Some ways that grades can impact

athletes

• Positive • Negative

Positive

• More college and professional scouts will be attracted to you

• Athletic Scholar award • More opportunities for life • (www.coachingtoolbox.net)

Negative

• Suspension • Higher chance of being unemployed • Higher chance of not being a professional • (www.coachingtoolbox.net)

What scouts look for

• Grades • Talent • Characteristics • Ambition

What do athletes need

• Athletes need : - Grades - Talent

By the Numbers

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What should athletes focus on the most?

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Better People

• Sports can make you a better all around person.

By the Numbers

What do college scouts look for in a high school athlete?

Grades

Skills

Physical Appearance

Looks

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Conclusion

• Grades will always be the most important than anything

because your grades will take you farther

Work Cited

• "http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1348788-7-

features-nba-scouts-look-for-most-in-college-basketball-recruits."

• "http://www.coachingtoolbox.net/guestcontributions/college-prospect.html." The Coaching Toolbox.

• "http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com

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• Dante Hogde • March 1, 2012 • Orcutt Academy High School • Frosh Core