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TAKING YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL

By: Ivan Brantley Published 7/28/09

From an early age, parents dream of their kids competing at the collegiate level. The kid’s dreamsoften surpass that of their parents and look to a career in the NBA, or a professional level where theymake a large amount of money. With so many kids across the country dreaming the same dream and so few scholarships, how can an individual ever fulfill such lofty desires? and so few scholarships, how can an individual ever fulfill such lofty desires?

I have spent the past year talking with coaches on all levels about what qualities they look for in a player at every position. The problem we face here in the sooner state is that too many players want to bethe players they see on television; even if their height doesn't fit the games of the players they see. Year in and year out we talk about players in the context of presumptions. What we don't do is train our kids at the positions that their bodies will most likely fit on the next level. Coaching summer teamsI realize that you have to play a player at the position you need for the good of your team, but I realize that you have to play a player at the position you need for the good of your team, but we shouldn't stop developing a players all around game. There are always kids who are exceptions;most of who possess extraordinary athleticism which allows them to excel out of the normal position.Every kid at every age should work on ball handling and perimeter shooting even if he is the tallest kid on the team. Think about it! If the player grows to be 6’8 and he can handle the ball and shoot,those skills only increase a player’s value as a college prospect.

Most players who are in the late stages of middle school or are in high school need to watch players who have the same size they do, not what size they think they’re going to be. If you are 6’4 and belowho have the same size they do, not what size they think they’re going to be. If you are 6’4 and below,with average athletic ability you dedicate more time learning and understanding the point guard position and wing position. If you are in between 6’5 and 6’7 you should learn the wing position. Players who are 6-8 and better can concentrate on the post, but even they need to develop makingperimeter shots into today's game. I am not trying to lock you into a position based on your height, only providing guidance to help you along the way..

If you are the point guard height I mentioned before, instead of putting on your Kobe impersonation when you go to the gym for pick up ball, work on your Chris Paul game. when you go to the gym for pick up ball, work on your Chris Paul game. There are many other things that can be added to this discussion. The main thing is that you get an honest evaluation forthe position you will most likely fit on the next level and work towards that. Seek out the advice ofindividuals who have proven success in their knowledge of the game, or get evaluated by a scouting service. Good luck in your journey.

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Linda Parker, ED.d

After playing basketball for four years in high school, you are a senior graduating in the top 25 percent of your class with a 3.50 GPA on a 5.00 scale. Or, you may be a player with a 3.70 GPA. Or, your GPA may not be quite as stellar, however; you have worked hard on the skills needed to excel in your sport. Your number one objective is to participate in sports at the college level. Are you NCAA eligible? The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) serves as the athletic governing body for academic and amateur credentials of all college-bound students-athletes who wish to com pete in NCAA Division I or II athletics. In order for a student to participate in sports at the college leparticipate in sports at the college level, the student must meet the academic-eligibility requirements and be certified by the NCAA clearinghouse. Potential participants must complete an on-line registration for eligibility during their junior year of high school. If you plan to participate in any athletics and/or receive an athletic scholarship, you must graduate from high school in eight semesters with your incoming 9th grade class. You may use one core course completed during the summer after graduation to meet eligibilito meet eligibility requirements. Division I eligibility requires that students meet certain course requirements. According to NCAA requirements students must: “Complete these 16 core courses: • 4 years of English • 3 years of math (algebra I or higher) • 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your high school) • One extra year of English, math or natural or physical science • 2 years of social science • 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy) (Source: 2008-09 Guide for the College-Bound Student- Athlete, NCAA Eligibility Center)

Division I eligibility requires that students earn a minimum required grade-point average incore courses; and earn a combined core courses; and earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches their core-course GPA and test score sliding scale. For example, if you have a 3.50 GPA, you need a combined score of 420 on the SAT or a combined subject score on the ACT of 39 (scores for subtests must equal 39 or above). Eligibility for Division II is slightly different. Information for the Sliding Scale Test Score and/or Division II eligibility may be accessed online at NCAA.org. As a Division I academic qualifier, you can receive an athletic scholarship, practice and compete during your freshman year; as a non-qualifier you will not be able to accomplish these things. Furthenot be able to accomplish these things. Further, as a non-qualifier, you may be able to playonly three seasons and you must complete at least 80 percent of your college degree requirements before beginning your fifth year of college.

Did you know that some core courses may not meet eligibility requirements? Each high school has a list of approved core courses. For example, special education courses or credit-by-exam courses are not acceptable. See your high school counselor beginning withyour freshman year to discuss and track your course selection options. Waiting until your junior or senior junior or senior year may be detrimental to your athletic career.

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