Legacy Prep believes track and field is a special sport where athletes have the opportunity to compete against themselves.
Not every athlete will have the opportunity to fulfill a dream of making a National Program but will have a chance to get a quality education and receive a scholarship via Canada or the United States. Every athlete will get a chance to improve and set new personal best P.B.) each time they race, jump, vault, or throw. Track and Field is largely a mental sport where your attitude defines success.
Competing in Track and Field will give each student-athlete the opportunity to learn the skills of his or her event(s). They will also learn how to apply themselves to their fullest potential through hard work, the correct attitude, self-motivation, dedication, consistency, discipline, and effort. Team members must realize that coaches' decisions are made with the welfare of the team taking precedence over the desires of any individual team member.
The coaching staff has set strategic objectives while maintaining the vision and purpose of the Track and Field Program for the season. Being a member of Legacy Prep's Track and Field Scholarship Academy is a privilege and a worthwhile endeavour that will create lifelong lessons for each individual athlete.
MISSION STATEMENT
Legacy Prep Canada is a much-needed option for track and field athletes. Building character and discipline into each athlete with leaders who coach with an exceptionally researched approach to training and leadership.
MOTIVATION AND SUCCESS
Successful scholarship athletes set positive examples for others. They lead by their example.
Successful scholarship athletes are enthusiastic. They generate their own enthusiasm.
Successful scholarship athletes are coachable and eager to apply lessons taught by their coaches.
Successful scholarship l athletes come to practice to work hard with a mature attitude toward their craft. Practices are not places to socialize or hang out with friends.
Successful scholarship athletes set goals for the day and season. These goals help the athletes to remain focused during their training.
Successful scholarship athletes care about the team before themselves.
Successful scholarship athletes are cooperative with coaches and their teammates.
Successful scholarship athletes have a high frustration tolerance. Temporary setbacks happen. Learn from your mistakes and move forward.
Successful scholarship athletes are reliable and responsible in training, especially when they have to train on their own.
Successful Scholarship Athletes are mentally tough and are:
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Self Motivated
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Positive, but realistic
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In control of emotions
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Calm and relaxed under pressure
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Determined
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Set smart goals
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Self-confident
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Coachable
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Accept responsibility for their actions
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Make no excuses!
TRACK AND FIELD QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE...
How do I get a college track and field scholarship?
Track and field scholarships are becoming more accessible and are being awarded to more international athletes than ever before. However, it is essential that an athlete actively pursues a club or coach or they may be overlooked.
How do I get a college track and field coach to see me?
Track and field coaches will look at certain results of certain events when looking to recruit an athlete. Some coaches will also go to the same events each year as a scouting exercise so it is important to compete in these events.
How do I improve my chances of earning a college track and field scholarship?
Track and field coaches have to try and evaluate students from all over the world. If you have been able to make contact with a coach it may come down to how well you market yourself in both performance and personality.
High academic scores will help in getting a scholarship. The more schools where you can qualify academically as well as athletically the higher the chance of a scholarship you have.
How do I get recruited for a track and field scholarship?
Getting recruited in track and field relies heavily on your potential to score points for your coach and school.
What are the academic requirements to be eligible for a track and field scholarship?
Every college has a different level of academics required.
What are the athletic requirements to receive a track and field scholarship?
Requirements are to have competed at state, school or national level events.
How many track and field scholarships are available and what schools offer them?
The number of track and field scholarships available varies by school and competition level. The level of scholarship funding will vary based on how the coach rates the athlete and the value add to their team.
Intercollegiate Divisions
NCAA-National Collegiate Athletic Association http://www.ncaa.org
The NCAA endorses three divisions of collegiate track and field
Division I
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12.6 full scholarships available for men (can be divided partially)
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18.0 full scholarships available for women (head count only)
Currently sponsor 278 male and 314 female track and field programs
Division II
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12.6 full scholarships available for men (can be divided partially)
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12.6 full scholarships available for women
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Currently sponsor 151 male and 160 female track and field programs
Must enroll in Initial Eligibility Centre for both Division I and II in order to be eligible.
Division III
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No financial aid allocated to athletes
Currently sponsor 263 male and 271 female track and field programs
NAIA-National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics http://www.naia.org
The NAIA endorses one division of collegiate track and field
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Students do require a SAT or ACT score to be admitted
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12.0 full scholarships available for men (can be divided partially)
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12.0 full scholarships available for women (can be divided partially)
Must enroll with the NAIA eligibility center http://www.playnaia.org
Currently sponsor 146 male and 152 female track and field programs
NJCAA-National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association http://www.njcaa.org
The NJCAA endorses three divisions of collegiate track and field
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Athletes at NJCAA institutions predominately compete for two years while completing their academic requirements
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After completion of an Associate Degree, athletes can transfer to an NCAA Division if they have successfully completed all the academic requirements
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20.0 full scholarships available for men (can be divided partially)
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20.0 full scholarships available for women (can be divided partially)
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Students do not require a SAT or ACT score to be admitted
Must be approved by the NJCAA Eligibility Centre regarding Academics
Currently sponsor 133 men’s and 135 women’s track and field programs