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Hi Todd. I' interested in becoming an Athletic Instructor. I would love to help athletes (specifically in Basketball) become better players. I want to help them become quicker, faster, better shooters, better ball-handling, etc. and i'm having a lot of trouble gettig information. The only information that seems to come up on search engines is that which would apply to me if i were pursuing a career in Fitness Training or Athletic Training-which is more medical and has little to do with the the actual instructing to increase skill. Could you help me sir please?
Jeremy,
Thank you for writing.I think the problem you are having is that most people who do what you are interested in don't have a major in that field. They tend to be top players that played the sport in college and while good, may have not been good enough for the pros. You don't say what age you are interested in helping. If high school, then getting a major in a topic of interest as a teacher and then working with the basketball team of the school that hires you as a teacher. If college, then I think you would need to be a top player in college and the major probably doesn't matter that much. Instead you are looking for connections through your playing in college.
I am sorry that this isn't more specific but this happens to be one of the areas where the education isn't probably as important as the talent you have in the sport yourself.
Good luck.
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Todd Johnson
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I can help students and families understand the whole college admissions process from evaluating what a student wants from a college to finding the right college. This includes advising on the college application, the essay, recommendations and visiting colleges. I also can help families understand college financial aid. I have particular expertise in helping students who are applying to BS/MD programs.
Experience
I am a lawyer as well as a college admission consultant and have spent more than 11 years consulting with students and families on how to find the right college for each student. I work with students throughout the US as well as international students who wish to attend college in the US. I have helped hundreds of students find the best college for each student's needs. I have particular expertise helping students become the most competitive candidate for BS/MD programs.
Organizations
Independent Educational Consultants Association, Professional Member;
Higher Education Consultants Association;
National Association for College Admission Counseling;
Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling
Publications
Todd is the author of "BS/MD Programs-The Complete Guide: Getting into Medical School from High School."
College Admissions Counseling’s blog content has been featured by the Chicago Sun Times, Fox News, Reuters and other major websites. It is syndicated by Blogburst.
Education/Credentials
BA St. Olaf College;
JD Washington University in St. Louis
Awards and Honors
I am an instructor for the University of California Irvine extension.
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