TOTAL FEMALE HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT
TOTAL FEMALE HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT
HOW TO GET NOTICED, GET RECRUITED & PLAY HOCKEY AT THE SCHOOL OF YOUR DREAMS
Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
START HERE: Quick Start Guide 3 “WHY” Worksheet 4 College Hockey BASICS 5
RESEARCH PHASE: Frequently Asked Questions 13 5 College Coach Interviews - click on the link below to access the MP3s: http://totalfemalehockey.com/scholarship_project_8411/ College Hockey DETAILS 28 - College/University Quick Fact Sheet 28 - Critical Details - Rules, Regulations & Requirements 29 - NCAA/CIS Comparison Chart 35 - NCAA Division I Information 36 - CIS Information 40 Creating Your Top 20 List 43
RECRUITING PHASE: Recruiting Step-By-Step Plan 44 Year-By-Year Guidelines 46 How To Write Your Introductory Letter 47 How To Create Your Introductory 49 Communicating With Coaches 51 - Tracking Your Communication Chart 51 - Questions You Must Ask Coaches 52 - How To Update Coaches Properly 55
DECISION PHASE: Final Decision Score Sheet 56
BONUS SECTION: Interviews with Current & Former College/University Hockey Players 57
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QUICK START GUIDE Congratulations of taking the first step towards taking control of your dream to play hockey at the college/university level.
FIRST STEP: Complete the “WHY” Worksheet and then read through the “College Hockey BASICS” section. Do NOT look at, watch or listen to ANY other part of The Scholarship Project without completing these steps first. RESEARCH PHASE: • Read the FAQ section. • Listen to the College Coach Secret Interview Sessions - http:// totalfemalehockey.com/scholarship_project_8411/ • Read the “College Hockey DETAILS” section. • CIS, NCAA Division 1 and Division 3 Critical Details • CIS, NCAA Division 1 and Division 3 Quick Fact Sheet • CIS, NCAA Division 1 and Division 3 Comparison Chart • Make your “Top 20 List” (NOTE: this is just a starting point). • Read the 8 Interviews with College Hockey Players