Expert: Thom Brooks - 5/30/2009

Question
I was a national standout in 06', left due to injury and new baby, life sucks and its impossible to support a family without and education anymore, im 21 now, still can play, is it possible, how do i pay for it? What school? Is Walk on my option?

Answer
William, hello!

As quickly as Life sucks, just as quickly can it become a Gold Mine, so get that attitude turned like is was in 2006 when you were a national standout.  If your injury needs work, then get it done.  You are only 21 and still have decades of ability left.  

Yes, being a Walk On is the option but if you can return to old form, a college will most definitely give you a scholarship.  You may have to play a year or two at Division II or Div III but it doesn't matter if you're getting the degree.  

What do you want to do with a degree?  Are you able to be an engineer, a lawyer, a doctor, a mechanic, Sales, contruction, piloting, etc.?  

Do you have an interest in joining the military?  Where do you want to live?  What are you willing to do for that baby?  

You are at the beginning of great success if you use your God given talent.  If you can't play as you once did, you can get that degree and teach others how to play.  Being a coach would be rewarding.  

Write down your goals.  List all of the big and small goals that you want to accomplish.  Put a number by the Top Ten and start working that plan.  Your dreams can come true if you work hard for them.  they will not be an accident.  You will have made plans to make the Success happen.  

Call the phone numbers and visit the websites of the NCAA, that I have attached.  They can get you started.  Contact the colleges where you would like to play and earn a degree.




Take care,



Thom Brooks
Savannah Bombers Baseball Club
Savannah Adult Baseball League


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