In the two previous Girls Basketball College Selection Tips articles, I have given 4 tips to consider when choosing a college to sign a letter of intent to play college basketball for. I have more tips to provide.

Playing Position

It is important to study the team’s roster. Look at the total number of freshman, sophomore, juniors, and seniors in the position that you play. If there is a situation where there are multiple returning players that play the same position, you may not want to consider that school. That is if you want to play immediately. Keep in mind. This is just generally speaking. Other things can and do come into play, when it comes to playing time. For example, your playing ability, others playing ability, injuries, academic eligibility, etc. However, if you can play multiple positions, you have an advantage.

Team Culture

This is very important. You will be spending a tremendous amount of time with your team. Does the team get along? As you take your recruiting visit, be aware of the camaraderie of the team. Do they seem to get along with each other? Look at how the players are communicating with the coaches. Pay attention to the body language and facial expressions of the players. Do they seem to be happy? And ask them that. Ask the players about their experience with the team and school.

Playing position and team culture are two more areas to look at while considering colleges to play college basketball for.

My name is Patosha Jeffery. I’ve been involved in basketball as a player, coach and trainer since 1987. My skills were good enough to get me a full basketball scholarship to the University of Memphis. I’ve coached several young ladies that’s earned basketball scholarships themselves to schools like the University of Colorado, University of Florida, Southern Mississippi, Ole Miss, Arkansas State and Florida A&M to name a few. I am a Certified Fitness Trainer and Specialist in Sports Conditioning.

My philosophies are” To Add Value to Others through Inspiration and Participation” and “To Mentor Young Ladies through the Process of Excelling in Basketball”.

Visit http://www.girlsbasketballtrainer.com for articles, videos, motivational tips and training methods that deliver dangerous results, Guaranteed!