College Planning, Placement and Preparation Program
College planning can be overwhelming and nerve-wracking, from calculating costs and setting up savings accounts to finding the right school among the thousands out there.
Hammer Training Academy provides Planning, Placement and Preparation services to high school student athletes that wish to attend, participate and excel in intercollegiate athletics and academics.
We offer a one-of-a-kind concept that provides athletes with the very best in instruction, tournament competition, and college planning and placement. We understand the inherent anxiety and uncertainty of being a high school player heading to college. As such, we provide players, parents, high school coaches, college coaches, and professional scouts with year round guidance and information so that they all can benefit from our longstanding relationships in the sports community.
Planning and Placement
Ideally, college planning should begin as early as possible to ensure the best outcome. At Hammer, the personalized nature of the consulting relationship with each student and family means the number of visits can vary based on needs. Hammer college planning services include:
- In-depth interview with the student and family to assess needs
- Collection and review of educational and personal histories, school records, and educational testing
- Assessment to establish educational and personal goals
- Identification and selection of appropriate colleges
- Development of a timetable for the application process
- Preparation for, and insight into, effective school visits and interviews
- Assistance with application and essay completion
- Regular communication with students and parents throughout the application process
- Advice on selection of potential majors, courses, and career plans
Preparation
Speed is the primary component that distinguishes a Division I player from Division II, Division III, and NAIA. The technical speed of a player with the ability to take control of the ball and do it in as few touches as possible separates the top Division I player from all others. The tactical speed is the ability to read and anticipate the flow of the game rather than just reacting to events as they happen. The physical speed of a player is the most obvious. This is the ability of the player to get from one area of the field to another faster than his/her opponent.
Hammer Training Academy provides development in all 3 areas. Our Elite Player Development programs are the most comprehensive training sessions in sports. They are designed for the serious athlete that is looking to reach the next level in his/her development.
During multiple weeks, students benefit from our progressive full-time Academy training. The Hammer Academy's goal is to build well-rounded players utilizing a technical, tactical, physical and mental training model approach. Each component of training is clearly defined with time, pressure and space restraints added, forcing players to execute technically, tactically, physically and mentally
Technique: First touch, Attacking and Defending 1v1, 1v2, dribbling, passing, Shooting
Tactics: Game Analysis, Classroom session, Videotape Analysis
Physiological: Speed, Strength, Agility, Endurance, Injury Prevention, Diet and Nutrition
Psychological: Mentoring, Life coaching, Sports Psychology
College Planning: Research, Arrange visits, Preparation of a Soccer Resume/profile
Marketing: Highlight film production, Interviews, Player statistics
Download our Winter 2006 College Prep. Program here.
For more information, please contact
C. Junior Desrosiers
Director, College Preparation, Planning & Placement
college@hammeracademy.com
Frequently Asked Questions
The College Admissions | Learn More
Getting Started | Learn More
What does it take to play in college? | Learn More
Summary | Learn More
When you are ready to play college athletics | Learn More
Paying for college - schedule for financial aid applicants | Learn More
Whom can I trust | Learn More
Paying for college - foreign students | Learn More
The student athlete's role in choosing a college | Learn More
Essential questions to consider | Learn More
Academic eligibility & admission requirements | Learn More
Know the recruiting rules | Learn More
Admission steps | Learn More
|
