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The Legacy Center Presents: Understanding Academics & Athletics For the College Bound Student Athlete

ATHLETICS & ACADEMICS FORTHE COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE

If you and your child are
dreaming that one day they might want an athletic scholarship from a Division I
school, a Division II school, or be recruited by a Division III college, then
you should attend this workshop to learn how to prepare your student, and
yourself, to be awarded any scholarships. This includes all sports.

You should not miss this one night event, seats are limited so sign up now.

 These are just a few of the things you will learn by attending this informative workshop:

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  • How to best position your child for athletic and academic scholarships from colleges.
  • If your child is not offered the scholarship to play sports, are you prepared to apply to college without it?
  • What it takes to gain the edge on the competitive collegiate sports platform.
  • How the NCAA “APR” (Academic Progress Rate) affects coaches decisions on recruiting.
  • The college admissions team does review your athletic student with an eye towards success in academics in college.
  • The cost of private school can be more comparable to other colleges.

Our Panel of experts include:

Timothy Parros, Certified College Planning Specialist (CCPS), member of the National Institute of College Planners (NICCP), member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC), Member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), and over 20 years of experience in college and financial planning.

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Tim will discuss what colleges consider for Division I and II
athletic scholarships and options if your child is not offered the scholarship to play sports. Are you prepared to apply to college without it? He
will share the things you need to consider
to get your child into the college of their dreams. Tim will emphasize the importance of academics since some talented
athletes might not move
to the next level
of play. He will also explain how the cost of private school can be more comparable
to other 

Jarell Brown, B.S.E from the United States Military Academy (West Point, NY). Top 150 Division I recruit and scholarship awarded athlete. High School & College All-American Nomination.  5+ Years A.C.E certified, 3+ Years Performance Elite Training certified, 3+ Years Nutritional Consultation certified and over 10 years of Elite Level Training experience at the high school, college & professional levels. Founder of DSO Sports.

Jarell will discuss
his first hand experiences as a student athlete, coach, mentor and program
director and what it takes to gain the edge on the competitive collegiate sports platform.

He will review the strategies that coaches use to get the highest amount of financial aid
for their students.
Jarell will
also discuss recruiting realities
(including limitations
on athletic aid) and the how the NCAA “APR” (Academic Progress
Rate) affects coaches
decisions on recruiting.

 

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