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Preparing a Video: to upload or send to coaches
By Annette J. Broersma
Thursday, August 21, 2008

Every athlete should have a video of game footage prepared by the beginning of their Senior Year. Remember, many out-of-state coaches will never get to see you play in person! Even local coaches will often miss the chance to see you play. Here is how to do it. NEED HELP? Send an email to Annette through this site and she will try to recommend someone to put it together for you in your area.



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How to get a coach to watch you play (and recruit you!)
By Annette J. Broersma
Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Unless you make the USTA National Championships, most top coaches do not get the chance to see you play a match. This is critical, as most coaches will not recruit or sign you until they see you play. Here is some advice to get your game in front of the coach you want.



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How To Get Annette to Help You or Your Team
By Annette J. Broersma
Sunday, June 10, 2007

Counseling and speaking available by appointment. Hourly rate (phone or in person); and affordable group rate for teams and high school districts. Contact Annette for more information.



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Can the 'Average' High School Athlete Have a Shot at College Sports?
By Annette J. Broersma
Monday, May 14, 2007

You don't have to be a 'Blue Chip' athlete to play in college! Most positions are filled by partial-scholarship, and 'walk-ons' (non-scholarship athletes). There are many other perks to playing in college besides scholarships.



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Dual-Sport Athletes - are they more attractive to college coaches?
By Annette J. Broersma
Thursday, September 21, 2006

Many athletes are just great athletes -- in all sports. It might seem that this is a great 'bonus' for colleges, but this is not necessarily true. Sometimes, the focus needs to be more narrow to assure your spot on a college squad.



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TENNIS: National Points = National Rankings
By Annette J. Broersma
Wednesday, September 13, 2006

"How do we get points if we can't get INTO the tournaments?" I cannot tell you how many times I am asked that question from parents trying to find out how they can get their child into my national junior tournaments.

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