I play football in the fall, swimming in the winter, and baseball in the spring & summer. Football is no longer much fun to play. I was wondering if I shouldn't play football next year and do cross-country instead. Cross-country would be more beneficial, and would get me in better shape, and I am seriously trying to get a swimming scholorship. Should I quit football and do cross country instead?
JC_Fly -
If you go after swimming as a year round commitment and after your academics with as much zeal as you did finding out that information, I believe you can get a scholarship.
Don't forget academics!!! So many athletes fail out of school losing their scholarships b/c they fail to prepare for the other side of college life (the social life will be there - trust me on that one). Don't fall into that trap! 6 years from now you will be looking back at HS and College as fond memories and looking for a job (assuming you don't go for a Masters). Don't shoot yourself in the foot only focusing on the swimming goal.
But now I am hooked. Now I hope you keep us informed of your progress, your end of season Best Times, and the scores from your PSAT's (you are a sophmore, yes?).
~CB
JC_Fly -
If you go after swimming as a year round commitment and after your academics with as much zeal as you did finding out that information, I believe you can get a scholarship.
Don't forget academics!!! So many athletes fail out of school losing their scholarships b/c they fail to prepare for the other side of college life (the social life will be there - trust me on that one). Don't fall into that trap! 6 years from now you will be looking back at HS and College as fond memories and looking for a job (assuming you don't go for a Masters). Don't shoot yourself in the foot only focusing on the swimming goal.
But now I am hooked. Now I hope you keep us informed of your progress, your end of season Best Times, and the scores from your PSAT's (you are a sophmore, yes?).
~CB
