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How hard is it to be able to be in the cross country team of a university? What are the requirements and standards i need to meet up to? Mainly i want to attend a university in California.
Hi Jasmine!
Becoming a member of a varsity college team is an honor and a privilege and will be some of the most exciting and memorable times in your life!
Coaches are really looking at two tangible requirements when recruiting prospects. Firstly, they have to determine you have the academic strength to be eligible to practice and compete and meet the minimum admissions standards at the institution. Secondly, they will be looking at your skill as a runner and whether you have the ability and potential to be an "impact player" on the team. Finally, coaches are looking more carefully at the character of the prospects. They want strong links in their team "chain" and individuals who will be loyal to the coaches, the institutions and to the teams.
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Answers by Expert:
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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