| Athletes Excel Sideline News Brief |
October 23, 2009
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Excel Sports Group; Helping Student-Athletes Excel In Life & Sports
Today's amateur athlete is faced with many challenges. Student-Athletes are not only charged with managing their academic responsibilities, but they also have to juggle various activities outside the classroom ranging from personal and family obligations to activities specifically related to their sports training and development and college recruitment preparation and planning.
Excel Sports Group is a full service amateur sports consulting firm that offers comprehensive student- athlete recruiting and marketing services and amateur athlete life skills training and development programs designed to help young athletes excel in life and sports.
At Excel Sports Group, we are committed to providing student-athlete recruiting and marketing services designed to streamline the college recruitment process and increase an athlete's exposure and college scholarship opportunities. In addition, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive life skills training and development programs designed to enhance the overall growth and development of amateur athletes both on and off the playing field or court.
With extensive expertise in the areas we serve, Excel Sports Group is committed to providing the services needed to implement a "Total Athlete" approach to athlete development. Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, with qualified recruiting and marketing specialists and educated life skills trainers, Excel Sports Group is excited and prepared to serve our clients.
This edition of Excel Sports Group's "Athletes Excel Sideline News Brief" is designed to offer helpful amateur sports related information. In addition, the newsletter will provide information and details about Excel Sports Group and our services, and provide updates and developments regarding our company.
To learn more about Excel Sports Group and our student-athlete recruiting and marketing services and student-athlete life skills training and development programs, please visit our web site by clicking the learn more link below.
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"Recruiting News You Can Use" Student-Athlete Recruiting News |
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5 Common College Recruiting Myths
In the world of college athletic recruiting, there are many half truths and rumors, and a lot of bad information being provided to high school athletes and parents. It is very difficult for student-athletes and their parents to separate fact from fiction and get down to the business of increasing their chances of securing a college athletic scholarship.
At Excel Sports Group, our goal is to help student- athletes and their parents get educated about the college recruiting process, and assist them in effectively navigating the path to college recruiting success.
To help you increase your recruiting IQ, here are 5 common college recruiting myths:
1. A student-athlete's GPA doesn't matter if their talent is good enough. Grades are now becoming one of the most important factors in college athletic recruiting. Athletic departments are receiving more pressure from their admissions offices to recruit athletes that can succeed in school. To be successfully recruited by a college, student-athletes must be able to meet the school's academic admissions requirements to get past the admissions office.
2. A letter from a college coach means the athlete is being recruited. In the beginning of the recruiting process, this is just not true. College coaches send out thousands of letters to student- athletes across the country. What a student-athlete and parent does after they receive a letter matters most.
3. Don't engage in the college recruiting process if you don't think you are good enough. An athlete won't know if they are good enough until they get out there and test the waters. Often times securing a college athletic scholarship comes down to exposure, determination and commitment. An athlete who puts the most effort into the recruiting process can sometimes get ahead of an equally or more talented athlete.
4. The high school coach is responsible for student-athlete recruiting success. Student- athletes and their parents are responsible for the recruiting process. Most high school coaches do not have the time, resources or contacts needed to effectively manage the recruiting process for their athletes.
5. A student-athlete makes All-State, and now the college coaches will be contacting them. This is not necessarily true. College coaches are very busy and they have limited resources. They have to be made aware that a student-athlete wants to play at the collegiate level, and is seeking a scholarship. The athlete and family that takes an aggressive approach to the college athletic recruiting process, will get the attention and the phone calls.
Being knowledgeable and informed about the recruiting process, and seeking recruiting support services and assistance can be key to an athlete's college recruiting success.
To learn how Excel Sports Group can help you or someone you know EXCEL in the college recruiting game, click the "Get Recruited" link below.
Get Recruited
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Top Prospects Require Coaches To Travel
Like numerous high school seniors, Tobias Harris knows he wants to go to college. He just doesn't know where.
Harris is receiving a lot of input as he tries to make his decision; indeed, college representatives are visiting him to help narrow his choices.
That's what happens when you're the nation's best high school power forward, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound hybrid who can handle the ball, rebound, run the floor and score from anywhere on the court.
Harris, from Glen Head (N.Y.) Half Hollow Hills West, is the No. 5-ranked player in the 2010 recruiting class, and he and his dad, Torrel, scheduled 11 in-home visits from college coaches as Tobias attempts to make his college choice. The high number of visits was just the right amount for Harris, who said they were necessary to figure out which schools would fit him best.
All the schools want Harris, and with him requesting the home visits the ball is in his court - so to speak. He has the leverage and is using it to his advantage.
To read the full article, click the full article link below.
Full Article
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NCAA Men's Basketball Recruiting Calendar
The recruiting calendar allows high school basketball players to sign National Letters of Intent twice during the year. Other dates to watch out for:
Sept. 9 -- Oct. 5: Contact period
Oct. 6 -- March 31: Evaluation period
Nov. 11 -- 18: Early signing period
April 14 -- May 19: Regular signing period
July 6 -- 15: Evaluation period
NCAA Women's Basketball Recruiting Calendar
The recruiting calendar allows high school basketball players to sign National Letters of Intent twice during the year. Other dates to watch out for:
Sept. 16 -- Oct. 6: Contact period
Oct. 7 -- Feb. 28: Evaluation period
Nov. 11 -- 18: Early signing period
March 1 -- April 1: Contact period
April 14 -- May 19: Regular signing period
April 16 -- 20: Evaluation period
July 22 -- 31: Evaluation period
NCAA Football Recruiting Calendar
The Class of 2010 can sign National Letters of Intent beginning Feb. 3, 2010. But that's not the only important date in the college football recruiting calendar:
Aug. 1 -- Nov. 28: Evaluation period
Sept. 1 -- Juniors can receive written offers
Nov. 29 -- Jan. 30: Contact period
Dec. 16 -- Jan. 15: Junior college transfer
Feb. 3 -- April 1: Signing period
April 15 -- May 31: Evaluation period
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"Let's Talk" Recruiting Round-Up Conference Call |
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Recruiting Round-Up Conference Call
Do you want to learn how Excel Sports Group can help student-athletes increase their chances of securing a college athletic scholarship?
Do you want to learn about the benefits of working with a student-athlete recruiting and marketing service?
Are you interested in learning how Excel Sports Group helps student-athletes and parents navigate the often complicated college recruiting process?
Are you interested in learning how to get started working with Excel Sports Group?
If so, join us on our upcoming "Recruiting Round-Up" conference call.
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RSVP: By e-mail to ExcelSportsGroup@aol.com. By phone at 817. 421. 0654.
An RSVP is required for the conference call. When you RSVP, please include your full name and e-mail address. Once you reserve your space for the call, you will receive the conference call information and agenda by e-mail. |
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"Meet and Greet" High School Sports Parent Meetings |
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High School Sports Parent Meetings
It's never too early to get educated and informed about the college admissions and college athletic recruiting process.
Excel Sports Group is scheduling college admissions and college athletic recruiting informational presentations during high school sports parent meetings at local area high schools.
The presentations are designed to address the following topics:
- How to develop and implement an effective college admissions game plan.
- Steps student-athletes and their parents should be taking now to ensure a smooth and easy college admissions process.
- How to explore potential college athletic scholarship opportunities.
- How to successfully navigate the college athletic recruiting process and increase college athletic scholarship opportunities.
Coaches who would like to schedule a college admissions and college athletic recruiting presentation for their future parent meetings, can contact Excel Sports Group by e-mail at ExcelSportsGroup@aol.com, or by phone 817. 421. 0654 to schedule a presentation.
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"Ask Excel" |
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"Ask Excel"
Do you have a recruiting question you need answered? If so, you can now "Ask Excel."
As Excel Sports Group strives to be your one-stop resource for all of your student-athlete recruiting and marketing needs, we are pleased to offer our "Ask Excel" service.
This is a FREE resource and service. You can e-mail your question to AskExcel@ExcelSportsGroup.com, and we will answer your question in a timely manner.
To learn more about Excel Sports Group's resource center, click the resource center link below.
Resource Center |
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"Discount Time" Excel Sports Group Offers Introductory Special Discount |
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Excel Sports Group Offers Introductory Special Discount
Excel Sports Group is pleased to announce a student-athlete recruiting and marketing service introductory special discount. This special discount offers 30% off the first two months of our recruiting and marketing service plans.
Excel Sports Group offers student-athlete recruiting and marketing services that include:
- Student-Athlete Recruiting and Marketing Game Plan Development
- Student-Athlete Recruiting and Marketing Game Plan Implementation
- Student-Athlete Recruiting and Marketing Game Plan Evaluation
Excel Sports Group's student-athlete college recruiting and marketing services provides the following benefits to student-athletes and their families:
- Increased Knowledge and Education of The College Recruiting Process
- Step By Step Guidance Through The Recruiting Process
- Increased Exposure of The Student-Athlete to Colleges and Universities Nationwide
- Enhanced Marketability of The Student-Athlete To Targeted College Coaches
- Increased Academic and Athletic Scholarship Opportunities
- Ability To Connect and Communicate With College Coaches Across The Country
- Ability To Connect and Communicate With Other Student-Athletes Nationwide
The introductory special discount offer will expire on December 31, 2009.
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"Teaming Up" Excel Sports Group Teams Up With Velocity Sports Performance |
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Excel Sports Group Teams Up With Velocity Sports Performance Southlake
Excel Sports Group has partnered with Velocity Sports Performance to enable their athletes & parents to gain valuable services and experience through the use of our full service student-athlete recruiting and marketing services and amateur athlete life skills training and development programs.
Velocity Sports Performance offers programs that are scientifically designed to improve speed, power, and agility - the three pillars of athleticism. Their programs are designed to help athletes achieve tangible results with the help of world-renowned sports performance coaches whose backgrounds include coaching numerous elite and professional athletes, collegiate national champions, and All-Americans.
To learn more about Velocity Sports Performance Southlake, click the Velocity Sports Performance link below.
Velocity Sports Performance |
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"Press Pass" Excel Sports Group In The News |
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Excel Sports Group In The News
Check out Excel Sports Group in the news with your personal Excel Sports Group Press Pass.
Click the links below to view Excel Sports Group's press coverage.
World News Report
Excel Sports Group Launches Full-Service Student-Athlete Recruiting and Marketing Division
Sports PR News
Excel Sports Group Helps Young Athletes Score A "Slam Dunk" In Life And Sports
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"Let's Connect" Excel Sports Group's Social Networks |
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Excel Sports Group's Social Networks
Connect, network, and exchange information with Excel Sports Group and other individuals interested in amateur sports through a variety of venues.
Simply click the links below to connect with us.
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"Fast Forward" Events & Opportunities |
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"Fast Forward" Events & Opportunities
D/FW Metroplex Hoops Magazine
In the coming weeks D/FW Metroplex Hoops will launch it's inaugural edition of "Metroplex Hoops" The Magazine. The inaugural edition will have a circulation of ten-thousand copies.
To explore opportunities to advertise in the magazine, please write to metroplexhoops@gmail.com, or call 214.773.1016
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D/FW Metroplex Hoops Thanksgiving Hoopfest
Date: November 28-29, 2009
Where: Metro Math and Science Academy
Committed Teams:
Morgan Park (IL)
Christian Life (Baton Rouge)
Christian Life (Humbel)
Riverside Academy (LA)
O.P. Walker (LA)
Carroll HS (LA)
Arlington Grace Prep
Dallas Hillcrest
Dallas Woodrow Wilson
Frederick Douglas (OK)
Dallas Madison
St. Pius X,
Lufkin (TX)
To learn about sponsorship opportunities for this event, write to metroplexhoops@gmail.com, or call 214.773.1016
To promote your company, service or event in the Excel Sports Group monthly newsletter, please contact us at ExcelSportsGroup@aol.com, or 817.421.0654. |
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"Up Next" Coming Soon From Excel Sports Group |
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"Up Next" Coming Soon From Excel Sports Group
Coming Soon From Excel Sports Group:
1) Student-Athlete College Recruiting Made Easy Seminars: Excel Sports Group will launch it's "Student-Athlete College Recruiting Made Easy" Seminars in the future. These seminars will provide student-athletes and parents with the recruiting information, knowledge and guidance necessary to implement a successful college recruiting game plan.
If you would like to learn about Excel Sports Group's student-athlete and marketing services, and receive information about the upcoming seminars please click the mailing list link below.
Mailing List
2) Recruiting Radio: Look for an opportunity to tune in soon to Excel Sports Group's Recruiting Radio. Recruiting Radio will host amateur sports industry professionals to discuss important and relevant recruiting topics, as well as provide yet another resource for student-athletes and parents to access beneficial and helpful student-athlete recruiting and life skills information. A official Recruiting Radio announcement will be sent to you in the future.
3) Tuesday Tips: Excel Sports Group will soon start sending weekly student-athlete recruiting and life skills tips and tools directly to your mailbox. These weekly tips and tools will offer student-athletes and their parents easy access to tips on topics relevant to a student-athletes success both on and off the playing field or court.
4) College Coach Spotlight: In future Athletes Excel Sideline News Briefs, a section will be dedicated to highlighting a college coach and their career success. To nominate or recommend a college coach for our spotlight, please e-mail us at ExcelSportsGroup@aol.com.
5) Student-Athlete Spotlight: In future Athletes Excel Sideline News Briefs, a section will be dedicated to highlighting a student-athlete who is excelling both on and off the field or court. To nominate or recommend a student-athlete for our spotlight, please e-mail us at ExcelSportsGroup@aol.com.
6) "Refer-A-Friend Promotion": Excel Sports Group will soon launch a refer-a-friend promotion that will offer current and prospective clients an opportunity to receive a student-athlete recruiting and marketing service plan discount or FREE service month(s) when they refer a friend who signs a service contract with Excel Sports Group. Please look for details and information about the promotion to be sent to your mailbox soon.
7) Excel Sports Group Gift Certificates: Give a gift that will keep on giving by purchasing a student- athlete recruiting and marketing service gift certificate for the student-athlete in your life. The gift certificate will make a great gift for student-athletes and families looking for assistance in navigating the often complicated college recruiting process. Gift certificate offers will be available soon and information regarding the offers will be sent to you by e-mail soon.
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Excel Sports Group
P.O. Box 2092
Colleyville, TX 76034
817.421.0654 or 866.475.2477
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Excel Sports Group is a full service amateur sports consulting firm that offers comprehensive student- athlete recruiting and marketing services and amateur athlete life skills training programs designed to help young athletes excel in life and sports.
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