I'm going to college next year. The main schools that I am applying to I wont be eligible to be recruited and would have to walk on. At both of the schools my times are better then at least 1 - 2 other people on the team. So if I want to walk on do I email the coach and just say I'm interested? When do I email him? Obviously I'm not looking for any money, gear, etc. and just want to run.
Wait at his office first thing in the morning. Then when he shows up you walk straight up to Parseghian and tell him you have what it takes and won't take no for an answer. You just want to be given a shot and won't quit until you reach your goal.
Rrun08/12 wrote:
I'm going to college next year. The main schools that I am applying to I wont be eligible to be recruited and would have to walk on. At both of the schools my times are better then at least 1 - 2 other people on the team. So if I want to walk on do I email the coach and just say I'm interested? When do I email him? Obviously I'm not looking for any money, gear, etc. and just want to run.
Being better than 1-2 people on the team isn't a good selling point. Maybe they will take you and maybe not. Just ask.
First of all, you still have two track seasons left in high school. Train your butt off. Set some nice PRs. Work your butt off over the summer, and come into the year in shape and ready to shred. Email the coaches of your prospective schools some time in the spring to find out the walk on standards. Here is the thing, title 9 is a real hindrance to some D1 schools that may not have a lot of room for male walk ons. Nature of the beast. You may need to be faster than some recruits or scholarship athletes. There's really not much to do on your part besides work hard, get faster, and contact the coaches. You may not have a shot your freshman year. Are you gonna keep working hard? Good luck.
Another piece of advice is that there are so many great schools out there. Not all are D1, but don't be afraid to look around.