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What College Coaches and Pro Scouts Look For |
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Physically
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Excellence in 5 tools of the game
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Condition of body
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Strengths & Weaknesses of body
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Potential for growth
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Is this player raw or polished?
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Project how good this player can become
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Is he a worker or does he look lazy.
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How much effort does this player expend to play at the top of his game?
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Ceiling...how much better can he get given physical body given?
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Mentally
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Alertness (being in the game)
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Knowledge of the game
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Ability to react correctly
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Intuit nature (does the game come easy)
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Ability to focus
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Ability to rise to the challenge
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Does he know all that he should know about the game and what it takes to succeed?
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How often does he react correctly to a situation?
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Emotionally\Socially
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Cordial interaction with coaches and teammates
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Attitude towards authority figures\coaches and teammates
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Signs of misdirected anger
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Proper responsibility taking
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Does he make others around him better or worse?
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Is he a cause or a cure for trouble and disruptions?
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Is he a comfortable leader?
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Major Questions Coaches and Scouts will ask themselves:
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Has he performed well in the classroom?
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Is he coachable and teachable?
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Will his personality compliment or clash with the growth of the team?
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Will he work hard both in the classroom and on the field?
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Has he demonstrated the ability to perform under pressure?
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What is his quality of character?
Anything you can do to answer any of these questions a college coach or pro scout might ask will distinguish you from the crowd.
By: Bob Howdeshell
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Last Updated on Sunday, 18 October 2009 07:28 |