MIAMI GARDENS – When it comes to recruiting at the high school level – in every sport – nobody has to tell you how challenging things have become.
With the portal, NIL deals and other obstacles, high school athletes are finding it tougher than ever to attain the dream of becoming a college student/athlete.
While small college recruiting fairs are still being held across the country to assist in the process, it has become a task for high school coaches to sell their athletes.
That’s where the Orange Bowl comes in and has been making an impact over the past decade to help make those many dreams come true.
This Saturday, Feb. 28 (8 a.m.) the Orange Bowl is hosting its 10th annual Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Baptist Health at St. Thomas University.
The free event will provide hundreds of local high school junior and senior student athletes an opportunity to meet college coaches from across the country for a chance to receive aid or scholarships as they aspire to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Each participant will compete in a series of tests, drills and scrimmages that best display each player’s various talents at their respective positions, followed by a meet and greet opportunity with coaches from approximately 30 NCAA Division II, III, NAIA and JUCO programs.
Since 2017, more than $8 million in scholarships and financial aid has been awarded to more than 500 high school student-athletes participating in this event.
The Orange Bowl Committee continues to take great pride in its ability to once again present this unparalleled opportunity to local high school student-athletes. The consistent objective is to provide these students with increased exposure, thereby enhancing their prospects for securing financial assistance for college and ultimately attaining a college degree. The event's significant success over the past nine years underscores its effectiveness in pursuing this aim.
To be eligible to participate in the football showcase, student-athletes must be a high school senior or junior who has not accepted a scholarship offer from a Division I football program. In addition, it is recommended that participants have a 2.5 GPA or higher in 16 Core Courses AND have an SAT score of at least 920 (math and verbal only), OR have a composite ACT Score of 18 or higher or a sum score of 68 or higher.
Baptist Health is once again a sponsor proud to support this incredible program that celebrates the athleticism, determination, and sportsmanship of young athletes. Their commitment to the health and well-being of the community extends beyond the walls of their facilities, and by partnering with the Orange Bowl, they empower these student-athletes to reach their full potential.
Attention Parents
An information session will take place during the showcase to educate parents on financial aid, NCAA and NAIA eligibility requirements and much more. We encourage you to attend this session to learn more about putting your student-athlete in the best position to be successful and college-ready.
For more information about the Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase presented by Baptist Health and to register, please visit www.orangebowl.org/showcase/.
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