The key to a student athlete success is finding colleges that are a great fit academically, athletically, financially, geographically and socially, and if any of those 5 factors are out of balance, a student athlete will in most instances have a very difficult time with college.

While there is a limited number of student athlete recruiting courses and workshiops being offered today, the Youth Branding University Student Athlete Program encompasses far more than simply the athletic recruiting process, as there are many more factors that go into the recruiting process than simply generating interest from college coaches and trying to receive an athletic scholarship.

Our program is meant to serve as a complete guide for every factor that contributes to the success of middle school to high school studentr athletes wishing to play at the college level.

The Youth Branding University Student Athlete Program is broken down into 11 unique sessions that cover over 90 individual topics which provide the groundwork for all high school athletes that wish to continue their athletic career in college.

Inasmuch, the Youth Branding University Student Athlete Program was designed to provide parents, student-athletes, coaches, and counselors with the most detailed information on the college application and athletic recruiting process for aspiring high school athletes who wish to continue their athletic career at the college level.

Listed below you will find the Youth Branding University's Student-Athlete Workshop Syllabus.  This is the standard format for this workshop; however, we can customize it per request.

WORKSHOP SESSION 1 - INTRODUCTION

• Youth Branding University's Mission te educate and empower student students
• The Youth Branding University's Founder and CEO's Story
• -His story as a multiple sports high school  athlete and why academics are important
• -His oldest daughter was a highly recruited student-athlete and his youngest daughter was a scholar student-athlete walk-on at the University of Georgia 
• Why the recruiting & college process is difficult 

WORKSHOP SESSION 2 - WHAT WORKSHOPS SHOULD A STUDENT-ATHLETE ENROLL IN FIRST

• Developing Your Personal Brand, Your Board of Directors, and Your Business Skills
• Lifestyle Preparation
• Financial Destiny
• Investment, Estate, and Retirement Planning
• Career Readiness
• Entrepreneurship

WORKSHOP SESSION 3 – RESEARCHING & VISITING SCHOOLS             

• Thinking of College. When to Start, How to Start     
• How College is Changing              
• Parent’s Role    
• Getting the Most out of Your School Visits           
• What you can Learn by Going to a College Game
• Public schools vs. Private Schools             
• Big schools vs. Small Schools
• Tuition: In-State vs. Out-of-State.            
• Matching your Academic Goals

WORKSHOP SESSION 4 – COLLEGE APPLICATIONS       

• Your College Application              
• The Application Checklist             
• Reach Schools, Target Schools, Safety Schools    
• Admission Statistics        
• Early Decision, Rolling Admission, Instant Admission
• Waitlists and Deferrals  
• Recommendations          
• The Common Application             

WORKSHOP SESSION 5 – FINANCIAL AID         

• Financial Aid Myths        
• Financial Aid Basics        
• Financial Aid Q & A         
• The Tools of Financial Aid            
• Saving for College           
• Choosing the Right 529 Plan       
• Non-Athletic Scholarships            
• Merit Scholarships          

WORKSHOP SESSION 6 – OTHER HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE OPTIONS           

• Prep School       
• Post-Graduate School    
• Junior College   
• NAIA     

WORKSHOP SESSION 7 – RECRUITING SECTION            

• College Recruiting Introduction
• Common Mistakes by Parents and Students         
• Myths and Realities of Recruiting             
• Why you may not be “Discovered”          
• Evaluating your High School Coach          
• Getting Everyone on the Same Page       
• How Athletic Scholarships Work 109
• Walking on to a Team    
• Rating your Athletic Ability          
• Evaluating College Athletic Programs      
• Evaluating Coaches        
• Evaluating College Rosters          
• Division 3 Schools           
• State School Recruiting  
• State, Regional, and National Tournaments
• How Coaches Find Potential Recruits      
• What Coaches Look For
• Official Visits     
• Unofficial Visits 
• Meeting with Coaches: Questions to Ask              
• Coaches Honesty             
• Red-shirting       
• Graduation Rates            
• What Blue-Chip Athletes Should Consider            
• Coaches Assistance in Acceptance           
• Ivy League Recruiting     
• Tournaments and Eligibility         

WORKSHOP SESSION 8 - RECRUITING TOOLS  

• Recruiting Surveys          
• Making a Recruiting Video          
• Corresponding with Coaches      
• Athletic Resume Writing              
• College Coaches Contacting You
• In-home Visits
• Moving the Process Forward      
• Showcases         
• Recruiting Services    

WORKSHOP SESSION 9 – LIFE AS A COLLEGE ATHLETE

• What College is All About            
• College Classes 
• Relationship Building with College Professors     
• A Day in the Life of a Student-Athlete      
• Expectations & Things You May not Expect          
• Why College Athletes Fail            
• Surviving Your First Month of College     
• Evaluating your First Year            

WORKSHOP SESSION 10 – ATHLETIC CAMPS     

• Why you should Attend Athletic Camps 
• How to Choose an Athletic Camp             
• Alternatives to Sports Camps     

WORKSHOP SESSION 11 – RECRUITING RULES AND GUIDELINES             

• Who is the NCAA            
• Recruiting Contact Rules              
• Eligibility & Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse            
• National Letter of Intent
• Transferring