1. Make sure your GPA is as high as possible. Freshman and Sophomore Years are your most important of High School for building your GPA. Your Core Classes (Math, Science, History and English) will affect your Core GPA which can determine what schools can recruit you based on their Academic Standards.
2. Take your PSAT and take it SERIOUSLY, then get signed up for Khan Academy.
   • Khan Academy will help with practicing for your SAT.
3. Make sure Coach Gonzalez is aware of your PSAT scores to see if you need any extra practice before the real test.
4. Pass the STAAR Test!
5. Make sure Coach Brittain has your correct address, e-mail, and phone numbers
6. Have a great offseason, spring, & SAQ training
   • Make good decisions and commit to doing things the right way, on and off the field.
7. Prepare yourself to play great next fall!
   • The best way to get recruited is to be a great player on a great team. If our team is successful there is an improved chance that colleges will be keeping an eye out on us.
8. Be prepared to handle all the attention that comes with being recruited!
   • Remain yourself at all times. You are being recruited because of your athletic ability, grades, and character. Keep doing what you have been doing, but take it up a level.
   • Remain humble and don’t brag about individual success around other teammates.
   • Be careful on social media. College coaches watch the social media behavior of all athletes they are interested in.
9. Think about how far away from home you are willing to go
   • Think about what you would like to major in
10. Make a list of colleges Division I, II, III, NAIA, and JUCO’s that you would be interested in
11. Find out when each of the smaller schools is having their Junior Day or plan an unofficial visit
    • Make arrangements to go visit
    • Take the list of questions to ask on a college visit with you
12. Find out when each school is having its summer camp
    • Go to as many 1-Day Camps as possible.
13. Go to all the free workout camps possible
    • Nike and Next Level Athlete are good
14. Talk to Coach Brittain or Coach Gonzalez any time you have a question

1. Make sure your GPA is as high as possible. Freshman and sophomore year are the most important years of high school.
2. Take your PSAT and take it SERIOUSLY, then get signed up for Khan Academy.
   • Khan Academy will help with practicing the SAT.
   • If able to sign up for SAT practice course offered at AHS when signing up for your Junior Classes do so.
   • Make sure Coach Gonzalez is aware of your PSAT scores to see if you need any extra practice before the real test.
3. Get signed up for the NCAA Eligibility Center.
   • Apply for free/reduced lunch to see if eligible for a fee waiver.
4. Pass the STAAR test!
5. Make sure Coach Brittain has your correct address, e-mail, and phone numbers
6. Have a great offseason, spring, & SAQ training
7. Prepare yourself to play great next fall!
8. Be prepared to handle all the attention that comes with being recruited!
   • Remain yourself at all times. You are being recruited because of your athletic ability, grades, and character. Keep doing what you have been doing, but take it up a level.
   • Remain humble and don’t brag about individual success around other teammates
9. Think about how far away from home you are willing to go
   • Think about what you would like to major in
10. Make a list of colleges Division I, II, III, NAIA, and JUCO’s that you would be interested in
11. Find out when each of the smaller schools is having their Junior Day or plan an unofficial visit
    • Make arrangements to go visit
    • Take the list of questions to ask on a college visit with you
12. Find out when each school is having its summer camp
    • Go to as many 1-Day Camps as possible.
13. Go to all the free workout camps possible
    • Nike and Next Level Athlete are good
14. Talk to Coach Brittain or Coach Gonzalez any time you have a question

1. Take the SAT/ACT test at least once in the fall
   • Retake both in the Spring and again in the summer if needed.
   • Continue to practice on Khan Academy throughout the year.
   • Make sure Coach Gonzalez gets a copy of your updated score
2. Pass the STAAR test!
3. Make sure Coach Brittain has your correct address, e-mail and phone numbers
4. Have a great offseason, spring, & SAQ training
5. Prepare yourself to play great next fall!
6. Be prepared to handle all the attention that comes with being recruited!
   • Remain yourself at all times. You are being recruited because of your athletic ability, grades, and character. Keep doing what you have been doing, but take it up a level.
   • Remain humble and don’t brag about individual success around other teammates
7. Think about how far away from home you are willing to go
   • Think about what you would like to major in
8. Make a list of colleges Division I, II, III, NAIA, and JUCO’s that you would be interested in
9. Find out when each of the smaller schools is having their Junior Day or plan an unofficial visit
   • Make arrangements to go visit
   • Take the list of questions to ask on a college visit with you
10. Find out when each school is having its summer camp
    • Make arrangements to go to the 1-Day Camps of those schools
    • Go to as many 1-Day Camps as possible.
11. Go to all the free workout camps possible
    • Nike and Next Level Athlete are good
12. Talk to Coach Brittain or Coach Gonzalez any time you have a question
    • Let Coach Gonzalez know if you need video sent to a school

1. Be on your best behavior – they are evaluating you also!
2. Dress to impress.
3. When speaking to coaches, professors, admin personnel, etc.... use Yes Sir, No Sir, etc.
4. If possible try and visit the college of your major, talk to professors etc...
5. Look them in the eye and be truthful.
6. Stay away from situations that have the potential to bring trouble.
7. Take a tour of the campus, education buildings, student services buildings, dorms, etc.
8. Eat in the cafeteria where the football players eat.
9. Talk to other athletes that are in the program other than your guide(s).
10. Ask your guide the good and bad of the football program and university.
11. Ask your guide if he had it to do all over again, would he still come to this same School?

1. What is the graduation rate for the football team?
2. How does this compare to the rest of the student body?
3. Are tutors provided to the student/athlete?
4. Who provides the tutors?
5. Is there a study center provided for the student/athlete?
6. How many class hours will the student/athlete take per semester?
7. What type of courses can I expect my son to take his first year?
8. What are the grade requirements for eligibility?
9. Are there counselors provided to the student/athlete if they are having a hard time adjusting to college life?
10. Will my son’s coach have an “Open Door Policy” for any kind of visit my son needs?
11. Will I as a parent be able to call his position coach and talk to him if needed?
12. Where are the dorms in relation to the athletic facility?
13. Are the dorms for athletes only?
14. Who all lives in the dorms?
15. How is the food in the cafeteria?
16. Will my son be put on any kind of diet or eating program?
17. Will my son be “Redshirted” his first year?
18. What are his chances of playing his first year?
19. What position will he play?
20. If he is “Redshirted” what will his role be with the team?