Looking for Swimming Scholarships?

Question

I am 15 and I am undeated in all events -freestyle, breast, butterfly and extented free. I have been asked by Larger swim teams but want to stay close to home. Went to Sunflower State Games, ect

Anyway wondering how I can even getting started with appling for a scholarship and wondering how out of state coaches will notice me...Help Please!

Answer 1

It's easy to "get noticed" in swimming -- simply achieve fast times. If you are fast enough, coaches will find you, regardless of state boundaries.  

I'm concerned that you say you are "undefeated in all events." That tells me that the pool of competitors you are swimming against is too small. Michael Phelps isn't "undefeated in all events," but he's surely faster than you, right? Your proof as a swimmer comes from your times more than how you place.

If you're just 15 you have some time to make time drops. In the mean time, you should be thinking about what you'd like to study in school, what kind of environment you'd like to live in, etc.

Answer 2

If you are only 15 you are going to be a sophomore in High School? NCAA coaches can't really contact you until your Junior year. Until then, just keep swimming fast. You can also start your own buzz by visiting the websites of schools you are interested in and filling out their "high school athlete questionnaire" (it's usually called something like that).

You can also sign up at berecruited.com (http://www.berecruited.com/ ). Many coaches use this website to find future athletes.