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Expert: Tom Kovic - 2/12/2008


Question
My son is a HS junior and plays volleyball for a private athletic association and he is a starting player.
I'd like to know if it is worth applying to a school with a division I team ie how well does he have to play?
PS : we live outside the states

Answer
Maria,


This is a tough question to answer because I do not know the level of skill your son possesses.

D-1 programs are typically stronger athletically than D-2 and D-3, but finding the right "match" has a lot to do with researching the various institutions and determining just what the coaches are looking for in the next recruiting cycle.

If your son has passion to play at the college level, I would say YES. it is absolutely worth it to apply!

Obviously, being an international student has it's hurdles to cross as well... Another conversation for another time!

Feel free to contact me at kovic@victoryrecruiting.com if you are looking for further assistance.


Tom Kovic
President
Victory Collegiate Consulting
www.victoryrecruiting.com

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Tom Kovic

Expertise

I can answer questions pertaining to the college athletics recruiting process. I cannot answer questions pertaining specifically to non athletics undergraduate admissions ornpost graduate admissions, including medical school.

Experience

I am a former NCAA division 1 college coach. Currently, I am the director of Victory Collegiate Consulting, where I advise families and student-athletes on preparing for college recruiting.

Organizations
NACAC WACAC USAG US Lacrosse

Publications
Courier Times (Union City,NJ) Raising Champions (Villanova, PA) Collegelacrosse.com Laxpower.com Author: "Reaching for Excellence. An educational guide for college athletics recruiting.

Education/Credentials
1977 BS (Physical Education) Temple University 1980 MS (Physical Education) University of Illinois

Awards and Honors
ECAC Coach of the Year (1994, 1997) NCAA Coach of the Year (2004) Led Penn Gymnastics to 10 Ivy League and ECAC Championship titles Over 160 Academic All-Americans

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