Nicholas Mitchell Awarded
Athleadership Grant towards College Scholarship
Nicholas Mitchell from St. Ignatius High School has won a National Athleadership Grant
sponsored by NCSA Athletic Recruiting and the NFLPA. Receiving this
prestigious award is an honor, one that is only given to a select number of
student athletes throughout the country in all sports from football to
track. The Athleadership Grant is awarded to student athletes who qualify
based on leadership in their community, academic achievement, athletics and a
required essay written by the student athlete.
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"We are very pleased to be involved with NCSA in
assisting in the recognition and the selection of young qualified student
athletes to receive scholarship opportunities," said DeMaurice Smith,
Executive Director of the NFLPA. "Anytime you can identify, help and
reward future leaders to further their education and athletic
pursuits, it's a win-win and we are pleased to contribute to this worthy effort
with NCSA."
As a result of Nicholas’ selection as the recipient of this
Athleadership Grant, NCSA Athletic Recruiting will work with him and his
family throughout his high school career and assist him in
finding a collegiate institution that best matches his academic
and athletic achievements.
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“Our passionate team of 300 former athletes will personally
guide and educate Nicholas throughout the entire recruiting process, giving him
the tools that he needs to be successful in recruiting and in life.” said Chris
Krause, CEO and founder of NCSA Athletic Recruiting. “Picking the right college
is a life changing decision. It’s important for student-athletes to
recognize that the choice of a college or university is not just a 4-year
decision; it is a 40-year decision that will impact their professional future
and personal success in life.”
NCSA Athletic Recruiting is the nation’s premier “athletic
recruiting network” and leadership platform for student athletes to get connected with collegiate scholarships, internships and careers.