How to Get a Wresting Scholarship
Robin Brain
November 22, 2008
There are many students who seek a scholarship in wrestling. These people are often confused and do not know what to do to get one. Well, let us have a quick look on some of the tips (these tips have been given by an expert) that may help such students and obtain a wrestling scholarship.
Tip no. 1
Many students send a highlight wrestling videos to the colleges they are interested in. these videos show their moves, their wins, tackles, takedowns, escapes, everything. What they never show is their loss. It is important that the authorities know what you do if you are struggling or you have lost. It is inevitable to lose a match. Even good wrestlers fail at some point. The coaches look for some change. Everyone sends a highlight video. You should make sure to send a video that even contains your loss.
Tip no. 2
Make sure you use a word that can catch the eye of the coaches on your wrestling tape. This word makes hell lot of difference between your tape and others´ tapes. The word I am talking about here is ´unedited´. The coaches are very impressed if the video is shot by yourself or some friend of yours and shows the ´real´ you. Unedited on the cover of your video instills a sense of comfort and a sort of curiosity to the coaches. It is in human nature. Some words just catch hold of your eyes. It is important that you do it the right way to get the right scholarship.
Tip no. 3
Big envelopes also make a mark on the addressee wile submitting your videos. It is important to stand out of the crowd if you want to be the one who gets selected out of n number of people. Do not think that a formal business envelope with nice print on the front is going to impress the people there. There is no need of showing professionalism here. The chances of your video being selected improve greatly if it is contained in a big envelope. This is one sure way to make the coaches curious. Also people get attracted towards bulky materials. Along with the video inside the envelope, you can stick your wrestling badge or pin on the envelope. This will make it bulkier and is more likely to be opened.
Tip no. 1
Many students send a highlight wrestling videos to the colleges they are interested in. these videos show their moves, their wins, tackles, takedowns, escapes, everything. What they never show is their loss. It is important that the authorities know what you do if you are struggling or you have lost. It is inevitable to lose a match. Even good wrestlers fail at some point. The coaches look for some change. Everyone sends a highlight video. You should make sure to send a video that even contains your loss.
Tip no. 2
Make sure you use a word that can catch the eye of the coaches on your wrestling tape. This word makes hell lot of difference between your tape and others´ tapes. The word I am talking about here is ´unedited´. The coaches are very impressed if the video is shot by yourself or some friend of yours and shows the ´real´ you. Unedited on the cover of your video instills a sense of comfort and a sort of curiosity to the coaches. It is in human nature. Some words just catch hold of your eyes. It is important that you do it the right way to get the right scholarship.
Tip no. 3
Big envelopes also make a mark on the addressee wile submitting your videos. It is important to stand out of the crowd if you want to be the one who gets selected out of n number of people. Do not think that a formal business envelope with nice print on the front is going to impress the people there. There is no need of showing professionalism here. The chances of your video being selected improve greatly if it is contained in a big envelope. This is one sure way to make the coaches curious. Also people get attracted towards bulky materials. Along with the video inside the envelope, you can stick your wrestling badge or pin on the envelope. This will make it bulkier and is more likely to be opened.
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