It’s easy. Easier said than done. But you can ensure the kind
of future you want for yourself by understanding that those
who are the most successful in life recognize that there is no
substitute for the will to prepare.
You first prepare by planning. As you know, very few high
school athletes continue their athletic careers in college. Just
to remind you, less than 10 percent of high-school football
players will play in college. Less than 5 percent of high-school
basketball players will play in college. Even if you receive a
questionnaire from a college coach, the odds are better than
50 to 1 against you receiving a roster position on that college
team. So you must prepare for more important things than
competing in athletic contests. You must prepare academically
to be successfully recruited, as well as being prepared for the
more important things coming in your future. Here’s how:
Freshman Year
- Get a physical examination from a doctor; present the
results to your school’s athletic department. - Meet with your counselor; tell him/her of your goal of
playing college sports.
chapter 24
How Do I Contribute to
My Future Success?