A playbook prepares you to succeed on the field. This playbook attempts to serve a similar function both on and off the field and offer tips and tools that draw on experiences of a former student-athlete's personal growth over two decades. I trust my journey and the tools I have utilized to succeed academically, athletically and socially will empower current and prospective student-athletes alike. It will also empower family, friends, coaches, and faculty to connect and help their student-athletes thrive. I wish you the best as you embark on this exciting chapter of your life.
An invaluable guide for potential collegiate student athletes, this guide presents strategies to assist student athletes with life skills both inside and outside of the classroom and athletic arenas. Student athletes must overcome a gauntlet of challenges in order to be successful in college. This guide supports student athlete success by identifying various potential issues and providing specific guidance and advice based on the author's direct experience and insider knowledge. It presents potential collegiate athletes with a wide-ranging and inclusive view of the intercollegiate sport experience and a comprehensive explanation of the role of the student athlete. This book is a comprehensive guide for student athletes and their families that will assist in deliberating scholarship offers from multiple institutions and setting a course for success in college. Readers will be equipped to determine which scholarship option—and in some cases, which sport or sports—is the optimal choice, be knowledgeable about their financial aid options and the rules of recruiting, and be prepared with a list of suggested questions that American student athletes should ask coaches and recruiting officials wishing to pursue their talents. This guide provides the essential strategies that will enable student athletes to gain life skills both inside and outside of the classroom and athletic arenas.
For courses in Orientation to College for Student-Athletes. Developed and written specifically for student-athletes, this reader-friendly guide offers practical strategies for succeeding in college. Filled with sage and tested advice, the book addresses the most salient academic, personal, and career issues affecting college athletes--from scheduling and time management to maintaining academic motivation and personal well-being. With a meaningful foreword by NCAA President, Myles Brand, the book speaks to the reader from "both sides of the desk" by providing tips from 35 academically successful student-athletes, as well as time-tested advice from two faculty members (the authors) with decades of experience teaching and mentoring college athletes. A valuable resource for anyone entering or soon to enter the world of college athletics, and their advisors, counselors, coaches, and parents, this book uses an inviting format to pack suggestions and tips into practical advice that can guide one's path to success.
"A resource for high school student athletes on how to win athletic scholarships, get recruited by colleges, and excel as college athletes. Includes tips for student athletes on how to communicate with college coaches and market themselves, navigate the NCAA rules, and select the right college"--
A workbook style text that includes extensive coverage of mainstream college success topics with a focus on the unique challenges facing student athletes.
This reader-friendly text provides comprehensive coverage of the many challenges student-athletes will face and the skills needed to address their unique needs and anxieties. Utilizing a positive voice, the author focuses the text on student-athletes' personal capabilities and accomplishments in the classroom and during athletic competition before discussing different types of challenges student-athletes are likely to encounter.
THE STUDENT ATHLETE'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS "Raven deserves a Heisman Trophy just for writing this book." -C. Johnson, High School Football Player Being a student athlete is exciting, yet very demanding. In The 7 Practices of Exceptional Student Athletes, author Raven Magwood explains the 7 steps that will allow student athletes to reach their ultimate goals, despite the demands they face. Whether these goals consist of going pro, competing in the Olympics, or using athletics as a springboard for other careers, they are all attainable by using the tools outlined in this book. Filled with awesome quotes, entertaining cartoons, inspiring stories, and funny jokes, The 7 Practices of Exceptional Student Athletes will keep readers attentive and ready to achieve success. This book is a must-read for student athletes and anyone who encourages young people in sports. "Illustrated by brilliant examples of very successful people, The 7 Practices of Exceptional Student Athletes forces student athletes to use their common sense as they work to achieve their goals. Raven Magwood is a very talented person and an extremely gifted writer." -Danny Ford Head Coach, 1981 Division I Football National Championship Team "Simply an outstanding guide for any athlete. When I worked on Wall Street and set a World Record for consecutive sit-ups (to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation), these were the same principles I used. Truly a guide for success." -Bill Morris CEO, Success 4 Teens "Excellent! The 7 Practices of Exceptional Student Athletes is exactly what my gymnasts need to be successful in all areas of life." -Cristina Singeorzan 1976 Romanian Olympic Gymnastics Team Member (Coached by Bela and Martha Karolyi) "Great book on REAL LIFE issues, and I look forward to sharing these [practices] with all those I come across in my journey to help others." -Derek L. Anderson, Sr. NCAA & NBA Champion (University of Kentucky & Miami Heat) Founder/CEO Loyalty Media Group "Insightful, profound, and applicable - I wish EVERY PERSON can get a copy of this book." -Michael Dean Perry 10-Year NFL Veteran, 6X Pro Bowler
A workbook style text that includes extensive coverage of mainstream college success topics with a focus on the unique challenges facing student athletes.
In Implementing Student-Athlete Programming, scholar-practitioners provide an approachable and comprehensive overview of how to design, implement, and sustain best practices in the growing area of student-athlete development. Exploring research approaches and critical frames for thinking about student-athlete programming while covering topics such as the current context, challenges, programmatic approaches to support, and trends for the future, this resource also highlights programs that are effective in supporting students to success. This book provides higher education practitioners with the tools they need to effectively work with student-athletes to not only transition to college, but to develop meaningful personal, social, career, and leadership development experiences as they prepare for the transition to life after sport.
Excellence in the classroom can be combined with excellence on the field. Help your students reach peak performance in class and in life with college success topic coverage that has a specific focus on the unique challenges facing student athletes. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
