How Often Does Opportunity Knock?

I opened a letter this afternoon from Coach Black at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia (who is interested in one of our players) and got to thinking about what goals each of you have set (if any) with regard to playing at the next level.

There are numreous scholarship opportunities for good high school players who want to EARN them. Believe it or not, Sharee (former PCCS player) earned a scholly from Judson Christian in Alabama. Then, she and the coach got into it and she bailed for home. Comes back to PC and lands a spot on the GCCC roster (right now it looks like she may be a probable walk-on). Yes...this is the same Sharee that struggled with 12 turnovers for the game against our pressure defense and went scoreless in the 1st Qtr of the championship game in 2007 being guarded by Liz. Does that sound like college level talent? Maybe.

Let's take a closer look here at Covenant. Last season, Liz (at only 5'0") was invited to tryout for three schools (Flagler, Florida Southern & Montreat). Even after her ACL tear, Montreat was still interested. She spends about six hours a week rehabbing her leg & working to get her game back so she will be ready if another opportunity presents itself. Does she have college level talent? Maybe.

This summer, I have been in contact with a couple of schools in GA & TN that have shown some interest in Haley. She has a tryout with Covenant College in two weeks (and yes, Armstrong Atlantic is interested in her as well). She is also spending about six hours a week in the gym working to improve her game. Does she have college level talent? Maybe.

If you truly want to play at the next level, you must be willing to put in the time to do what is necessary to get noticed by these schools. If the only time you ever practice (for improvement) is during our season practices, then you won't have to worry about a tryout - because it isn't likely to happen.

It doesn't take tremendous talent to play at the next level. It only takes desire. Do you have it?
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