MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME ON AND OFF COURT
At Sports Pathways we believe every kid should be given a chance to achieve higher
learning.
There are many steps you can take to increase those chances and the earlier you start
the more likely you are to succeed.
Knowing how to prep for your SAT's, understanding your GPA as well as what you
should be looking for in a college are some of the things you should be
considering right now.
Below is a guideline as to what you should be considering from year 9 here in New
Zealand
EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY
Year 9
Identification / Introduction
Focus: Fun, Engagement
- Understand the different student athlete pathways
- Choose the right subjects
- Balancing study and sporting commitments
- Build skills and athleticism through positive and varied experiences
- Understand college expectations for student athletes
- Parent education
Year 10
Pathway Education
Focus: Hard work, skill development, pathway education
- Monitor your grades
- Identify your pathway
- Create your plan for success - academic and sport
- Focus on your wellbeing
- Create your recruiting profile
- Attributes of a student athlete
Year 11
Pathway Preparation
Focus: Becoming a student athlete
- Intro to navigating the recruiting process
- GPA calculation
- Highlight video compilation - Do's and Don'ts
- How to communicate with college coaches
- Becoming a student athlete - skill / game development
Year 12/13
Next step readiness
Focus: Securing your pathway to the next level
- Engaging in the recruitment process
- Choosing the right school / pathway for you
- Fine tuning your plan for success
- Understanding what college coaches want
- Preparing to take the next step in your pathway
