The Full Court Press: A guide for parents of aspiring college athletes

Book Synopsis: Learn from my mistakes. Kids sports can bring anyone to their knees. So much emotion, time, and stress for what? Does your kid really want to play sports beyond high school? Many good athletes say they want it. But do they REALLY want it? How many hours and dollars have you spent helping your kid get better at a sport? How many weekends do you spend on a field, in a gym, or at a hotel so your kid can get more time and exposure? Or maybe you don’t do the math because you just don’t want to know. And for what? The elusive college scholarship. A chance to play a sport in college?

Even though the statistics are big and scary and seem stacked against you, I can tell you it is possible. Kids can and do play sports in college. It just comes down to how badly they want it and what they are willing to sacrifice for it.

In this book, I provide a personal account of the path to college sports with relatable examples and solid, proven advice and action steps. This book highlights key challenges and options for solutions when looking to be recruited. In a matter-of-fact, practical way, I share what works, what doesn’t, and recommendations on how to handle most things you encounter.

I know it works because my kid did it. I also have another one inspired by what is possible, they are now motivated to do the work to play in college. I can tell you as a working mom, I just treated it like a problem that needed solving. Sharing my experience can help other people avoid the many pain points of the process and provide hope.