The Realities And Misconceptions About College Athletic Scholarships Is Topic Of Upcoming School Forum

POINT PLEASANT, NJ - Have you always wanted to know how to get an athletic scholarship to the college of your choice?

The Point Pleasant school district is hosting an informational forum "The Reality of Recruiting" at 7 p.m. on May 4 in the high school auditorium.

There are roughly 138,000 athletic scholarships available for Division I and II sports. The odds of receiving a full scholarship are even more remote, according to the district's Facebook page.

“To put it in perspective, consider that there roughly 1 million high school football players in this country who are competing for about 19,500 scholarships,” said Point Pleasant Borough School’s Athletic Supervisor Chris Ferrone. “Just over two percent of those students will commit to Division I schools and the amount of any scholarship they receive could be negligible. There are no guarantees and even if a student does receive an athletic scholarship, there is always the possibility it may not be renewed after the first year.”

Ferrone will join three of the state’s top Division I coaches to speak with students and their parents about the realities of the college athletic recruitment process and discuss what it’s like to play Division I college sports.

They will also discuss how to balance rigorous college academics with a full-time athletic commitment.

Attendees will also hear tips on the best ways to gain the attention of college coaches and learn about specific tools to help facilitate the process. Attendees will also have the opportunity to have their questions answered by the coaches.

Most scholarships rarely over the full cost of tuition.

Panelists Include:
Christopher Ferrone Supervisor of Athletics, Point Pleasant Borough Schools
Scott Goodale Head Wrestling Coach, Rutgers University
Robert Farrell Associate Head Track & Field Coach, Rutgers University
Fred Hill Assistant Basketball Coach, Seton Hall University
Moderator: Vincent S. Smith Superintendent, Point Pleasant Borough Schools

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