How Do I Prepare for my Freshman Year in College? |
Five key Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition |
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Every college freshman faces the same
challenges, especially early on during their
initial academic semester. Most are away from
home for the first time, adjusting to harder
academic courses, managing increased
responsibilities, and trying to meet new
friends. As student-athletes, some freshmen
are challenged further because they also have a
sport and team to focus on. This can be
particularly tough for golfers who face a fall
season that begins within the first two weeks
of their freshman year.
As a former college golf coach, I have a few
suggestions that I believe will help high
school seniors as they prepare for taking that
2. Focus on Health & Fitness
- Sleep at least 8
hours per night
- Eat three meals daily (healthy foods)
- Work out regularly
- See a doctor if you get sick or
injured
3. Develop a List of Priorities & Set
Goals
- Set academics as your
main priority
- Work with your coach to establish golf
goals
- Enjoy a social life but not at the expense
of academics or golf
4. Stay in Contact with Your Support
Team
- Communicate regularly
with your parents
- See your swing instructor when time
permits
- Schedule periodic meetings with your
college coach
- Talk to your sports psychologist
before/after tournaments
- Meet once per semester with your academic
advisor
- Find a mentor on the team to listen to
(upper classman)
5. Trust Your Golf Ability & Play "Your
Game"
- Resist the temptation
to change your game
now that you are in college
- Be careful whom you listen to when working
on your golf swing
- Remain patient and have low expectations as
a freshman
- Work hard to get better with all aspects of
your game—learn through experience
If you can follow these five suggestions, your
transition to college will be smooth, and your
golf game will continue to improve as a
collegiate player. It's okay to make "freshman
mistakes"—just make sure you learn from them.
And always choose friends who can help you accomplish your golf and academic goals.
Good luck!
Coach Brooks
Red
Numbers Golf®
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