Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/31/2012 -- Football season has kicked off in high schools and colleges across North Carolina. Besides the obvious need to warm up, improve skills, and get back into top-shape, high school student athletes need to attend football practice because it can help them get recruited to a university football team by being able to showcase their skills to their high school coach and even possibly to college recruiters.

As a member of a high school football team, it is important to remember that playing is a privilege – not a right. Players earn their play time just like everyone else. Because at the end of the day, it is the football coach's decision who gets to play and who has to sit out.

Show up on-time. Every time. Not only will this help you get more out of your scheduled practice, but it will also show your coach that you are dedicated to the sport. Recruiters also want to know that you are dedicated and conduct yourself as a responsible adult.

Listen to your coach. We don't mean just listen in the background while you catch up with your friend – Actively listen to your coach and give them your full attention. Especially when he/she is giving instruction on a play. This not only shows respect, but will also show your coach you are a team player.

Practice is also an opportunity to work on your skills that may not be as strong. Practice is designed to help you improve your game, so don't be afraid to challenge yourself and learn new things. It is important in sports, and in life, to stay motivated to learn and grow.

About The Play Book
The Play Book is the online networking site for athletes. Student athletes can create profiles showcasing their football stats and college aspirations. Coaches can search these profiles from across the country and offer North Carolina football scholarships and team opportunities. Register today at ThePlay-Book.com to get started!

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Being an Olympian means perfecting the art of time management by balancing time spent on academic study and time spent on sports.

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/11/2012 -- Any Olympic athlete will tell you this is not easy. They got where they are because of dedication to overcoming challenges. If you want to improve your competitive edge as a student athlete, focus on overcoming the following hurdles.

Hurdle #1: Set Goals and Make a Plan

What do you hope to accomplish in your athletic career? Do you want to play beyond high school, maybe for a university or the major leagues? Do you have aspirations to one day be on a U.S. Olympic team? The sooner you can clarify your goals, the easier it will be to make a plan on how to achieve them.

Remember to reach for the stars! Don't get discouraged if someone tells you that your athletic goals are too far-fetched. If you can dream it, you can do it. Surround yourself with coaches who encourage you, teammates who inspire you, and a network for athletes dedicated to helping you succeed!

Hurdle #2: Build on Your Strengths

Olympic athletes don't stop training until they are retired from their sport. Even then, many continue to work on their skills on more of a leisurely level. And though you may not have a dream to play in the Olympics, all sports are inherently competitive which means you need to keep your skills sharp in order to succeed. Attend all of your practices and always ask your coach what you need to work on to improve your game. Minor adjustments and a little effort can go a long way in keeping your competitive advantage.

Hurdle #3: Get Noticed by Coaches and Sponsors

Participating in the Olympics is expensive, but so is going to a good university. And just like Olympians work hard to impress and recruit sponsors to help pay for attending the Olympics, student athletes can also recruit and be recruited by coaches and schools offering athletic scholarships.

The sooner you can secure athletic scholarships and grants, the easier it will be for you to have your expenses fully covered when it is time to go off to school.

Are You Training Like an Olympian?

The Play Book is the online networking site for athletes. Student athletes can create profiles showcasing their stats and college aspirations. Coaches can search these profiles from across the country and offer athletic scholarships and college sports team opportunities.

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Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/18/2012 -- Get your gridiron on Georgia! The Play Book is excited to present the David L. Scott Jr. Senior Coalition Bowl.

"We are excited to be partnering with this year's David Scott Senior Coalition Bowl," said Curtis Gladney, President of the The Play Book. "The opportunity to help showcase some of the best high school talent in Georgia is an opportunity that we could not pass up."

The Coalition Bowl is held every year and serves as an opportunity for senior athletes to showcase their skills and athleticism in front of the top college coaches and scouts in the Georgia area.

"This game serves as a great bridge for many of the student athletes who are going to attend and want to further pursue a career in their sport. Many of them plan to make that next step into college and eventually even to the Pros, and it's our goal to help make their dream come true.

About the David L. Scott Coalition Bowl
The David L. Scott Jr. Coalition Bowl is held every year to reward Georgia Senior football players. The event provides supplementary expression to student athletes seeking scholarship opportunities around the nation. The event grants Georgia's top student athletes the opportunity to showcase their talents on a national basis. For more information about The David L. Scott Coalition Bowl, please visit http://www.dlscottcoalitionbowl.com/.

About The Play Book
The Play Book is the top social network for high school students. With a network of over 2,000 student athletes, the Play Book is an online destination where students can go and communicate with one another, and get seen from some of the top coaches and recruiters across the nation. For more information on The Play Book visit us online at http://www.theplay-book.com./

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