OK. You signed a letter of intent to play basketball in college. Congratulations. You have finished your high school season and career. Take a deep breathe. It's time to get to work. Continue to work on development Now is not the time to sit down and rest on the accomplishment of getting a basketball scholarship. If you want to actually play in a game or get playing time, get to work. I know. You were the star on your team and probably in the city. Ha Ha.. Excuse me for laughing. Your college team mates that you are about to join were the star on their team also. They are just as talented, if not more talented. See why I say it's time to get to work. When you played in your last high school game, you lost your starting position. You are officially a rookie. Get Mentally Ready You practiced 5 times a day for probably 2 hours a day. Oh, no.. That is about to change. Get ready to be practicing up to 7 times a week for 3 hours a day. Did I mention practicing at 6 in the morning and then heading to class at 8? What about long bus rides, study hall in the hotel and no sight seeing. The recruiting period is over. It's time to get to work. Ask questions Before you step on campus this summer or fall, ask questions. Call your college coach or new college team mates and ask what you need to be doing to make the transition from high school to college as easy and painless as possible. My name is Patosha Jeffery. I've been involved in basketball as a player, coach and trainer since 1987. My skills were good enough to get me a full basketball scholarship to the University of Memphis. I've coached several young ladies that's earned basketball scholarships themselves to schools like the University of Colorado, University of Florida, Southern Mississippi, Ole Miss, Arkansas State and Florida A&M to name a few. I am a Certified Fitness Trainer and Specialist in Sports Conditioning. My philosophies are" To Add Value to Others through Inspiration and Participation" and "To Mentor Young Ladies through the Process of Excelling in Basketball". Visit http://www.girlsbasketballtrainer.com for articles, videos, motivational tips and training methods that deliver dangerous results, Guaranteed!!!
