Hi everyone, I'm a football player who kicks for my high school team. Are there scholarships specifically for kickers, or should I just be looking at general football scholarships? Any tips would be awesome as I'm trying to plan ahead.
Hi there! For football scholarships, it's less about the position you play and more about your overall performance and potential as a player. So, as a kicker, you'll be looking for the same general football scholarships as all other players.
However, there are also some resources and programs specifically geared towards kickers. For instance, Kohl's Kicking Camps are well-known and hold national scholarship camps for kickers. This can increase your exposure to college coaches, thus improving your chances of recruitment.
My best tip would be to not only excel on the field, but also in the classroom. Remember, student-athletes need to maintain certain grade and SAT/ACT thresholds to be eligible for sports in college. It also wouldn't hurt to have your high school coach help with your recruitment process - they can reach out to college coaches on your behalf and provide footage of your games.
Keep working hard, on and off the field, and best of luck in your scholarship search!
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