Being a student athlete
Alcohol and drugs
In the US, the drinking age to consume alcoholic beverages is 21 years old. If you break this law and get caught, there will be serious consequences. It's not like at home where the age limit for consumption of alcohol is much lower than 21! ...
Injury
Unfortunately, there is a risk of injury in sports. Should you suffer an injury, you can expect to get quality help and rehabilitation from the school's physical therapists, in the U.S. called athletic trainers. These therapists usually have their ...
The scholarship
If you received an athletic scholarship, this is awarded on an annual basis and you can get an athletic scholarship for a maximum of four years. Scholarships are usually automatically renewed each year, if you do what is expected of you, athletically ...
The US coach
Your coach and assistant coach are two of the people you will have the most contact with during your years in the United States. American college coaches can be different from your current coach. You will quickly discover that coaches in the United ...
Time management
A phrase that you as a student-athlete will often hear in college, both from your coach and your academic advisor, is time management. This concept suggests that you should learn the importance and significance of using your time in the best possible ...
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Tips to communicate with coaches
Things to consider before emailing coaches Coaches are usually called Coach "Surname". E.g., if coach John Smith has been in touch, you start with "Coach Smith" at the beginning of your phone conversations and emails. You should also call them by ...
Flights
Many students get excited once they have been admitted and want to book their flight. Please do not book your flight until you have your visa. Be aware there is an earliest entry date on the I-20, you cannot enter the US before this date. Please bear ...
Mobile phones
Many people choose to use Mint Mobile. They offer a number of subscriptions with different amounts of mobile data so you can customise it to your needs. Mint Mobile also offer eSims for compatible phones so you can activate the SIM remotely without ...
Physical preparation and pre-season
We cannot stress enough the difference in fitness levels expected in the US from what you experience at home. Many athletes massively underestimate the levels of fitness and stamina required at the college level and almost all athletes say they’ve ...
Acceptance
When you are accepted to your school, if you have been awarded any academic money, this will likely be shown on your acceptance letter. Be aware that academic money and athletic money are separate. Please do not panic if the amount shown on your ...