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As a freshman right now don't worry about getting a college scholarship. Right now it's about:
1. Grades- get them up(A/B range), keep them up though out the next three years, get behind now and their will be limited chances later.
2. Bust your hump in the weight room, this not only includes lifting the weights and getting stronger but also stretching the muscles and becoming more flexible, also work speed/cardio
3. Go to camps in the summer- if you do the number 2 stuff you will get attention. While at the camps bust your hump, pay attention not only to the coaches but those around you (you can learn a lot by seeing what the coaches gravitate toward), check YOUR attitude at home when you go to these camps, it's like a job interview.
4. Start sending film after your Junior season- not the highlight crap, full unedited games
5. above all else have fun and love doing it.

Anyone can play at the next level with hard work and dedication. Most schools will bring in "walk ons" a few weeks after they have started in the summer. The proverbial fresh meat. If you really want to play college and no one offers anything. Go to a school that you may want to play at, become a student, then contact the coach about walking on once schools start.

It's not easy. There is more to it than the on the field stuff.

Amen.. You are 100% right.. If you will follow these steps, your son will have the chance to play at the next level..