Is Division 1 Swimming and Diving Right for You? Understanding the Pros and Cons, and Learning How to Become a Division 1 Swimmer or Diver
Many high school swimmers and divers aspire to compete at the collegiate level, particularly within the elite NCAA Division 1. However, you might wonder, “Is Division 1 swimming or diving right for me?” This article aims to explore the pros and cons of Division 1 swimming and diving, and provide guidance on how to prepare […]
Uncovering the Benefits and Pros of Pursuing a Swimming Scholarship
Becoming an accomplished swimmer isn’t just about improving swimming skills or aiming for the times of Michael Phelps. Today, many dedicated swimmers in the United States are also considering the tangible benefits of pursuing a swimming scholarship. These scholarships offer student-athletes a unique opportunity – a path to both athletic and academic success. Swimming scholarships […]
When do I Start the College Recruiting Process?
This is a question that every swimmer who wants to swim in college is faced with. Too many times swimmers and their parents don’t consider this question early enough and lose a great number of options for colleges because they waited too long. Being a former Division I Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator […]
Develop Your Own Pre-Race Routine
Want to swim faster and more competitively? If your answer is YES here is another quick question and the answer might surprise you. When coaches looked at the differences between athletes in the Olympics who medaled, versus the ones who did not, what distinguishing skills or characteristics do you think they found? Think for a […]
Questions To Ask Prior to Signing
The regular signing period is right around the corner (begins April 15 and goes through August 1). Swimmers and especially parents use the term “signing” very loosely. “Signing” refers to the National Letter of Intent which is the swimmer’s binding commitment to attend a school in exchange for an “Athletic Grant in Aid”. A NLI […]
SELF CONFIDENCE- It’s Your Choice
SELF CONFIDENCE- It’s Your Choice By Rick Paine, Director of Swimming American College Connection Definition- assurance: freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities Objectives of this article are to: develop an in-depth understanding of what confidence actually is; examine the relationship between confidence and sport performance; determine ways confidence […]
Excellent Resources for the International Student
Coming to the United States to achieve your collegiate and athletic dreams can be both very exciting and very stressful! DO NOT PANIC! This document gives you step by step directions including links to access all of the information you need. 1. Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center – This is a must! If you plan […]
Video Instructions
Click on the file below to download your instructions for taking race video. It is important to read through the entire instructions so you know where to upload your videos and how to fill in the description of your video. If you have any questions, please email me at melynda@ACCrecruits.com Thanks!
Resources for Writing the College Application Essay
This link takes you to a blog that will help you break down each of the essay prompts on the Common App and gives you some great ideas on getting started. http://blog.prepscholar.com/common-app-essay-prompts Below is a power point which introduces you to the Common App prompts and helps you with brainstorming for topics. […]
SAT Testing Dates
SAT Testing Dates Click here to find this year's testing dates and deadlines: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines
