Savvy guidance in navigating the athletic scholarship process Each year, over 1,500 colleges and universities award approximately $1.25 billion in athletic scholarships to over 200,000 incoming freshmen. This friendly guide covers everything parents and college-bound student athletes need to know about securing a full or partial college athletic scholarship. Topics covered include academic eligibility; NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA recruiting regulations; self-promotion; working with high school coaches and guidance counselors; understanding the role of the college recruiter; combining academic with athletic scholarships; and parent and athlete do's and don'ts. Pat Britz (Lubbock, TX) is the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Alexandra Powe Allred (Midlothian, TX) is a noted sports writer and a former member of the U.S. Women's Bobsled Team.