Interscholastic athletics is not intended to be a "Farm System" for colleges and universities to groom their athletes.  The fact is that less than 1/2 of 1% of high school athletes receive any athletic financial aid to participate in college athletics.

     Four things most colleges look for in their scouting of high school talent:

               1-  A good academic background, including good GPA and SAT scores.  They are the kind of student who will always attend classes and strive for their degree.

                2-  A good all-a-round attitude ranks right behind academic credentials.  All colleges are looking for athletes who are receptive to coaching, possess a good work ethic, and have a positive influence on their teammates. When you remember that the college coach spends several months with their players before, during and after the season, you can understand why "good attitude" is important.  Bad kids wear the coach out and negatively impact the Team.

                3- College coaches are turned off by kids without character, who are having problems with the law, are untrustworthy and pose too many risks for the college program.

                4-  Ability is very vitally important, of course, but it no longer guarantees admission to a college program.

    Athletes are also required to be processed through the NCAA Clearinghouse if they are interested in playing at a Division I or II college or university.  They should contact their school counselor for further information. Student-athletes  can also go to the NCAA Website and download a copy of "The Guide for the College Bound Student-Athletes", under the publication section of their homepage.