FROM HERITAGE ACADEMY
Here are some skills university coaches
value for admissions
• A passion for golf
• Coachable – ability to continue to develop
• Must embrace a team environment
• Desire to earn a university degree
• Certain levels of scoring/ball control
• High level of self-resilience and commitment
IJGA’s university admissions tips for
student-athletes
• Keep an accurate list of tournaments and
results to share with interested coaches.
• Make a list of wants and goals, which will
help you to choose and apply to the right
universities and the right golf teams.
Education. Education.
Education.
Some items of interest from Heritage Academy:
• Students of the Month (Generosity)
Congratulations to IJGA golfers Sae Saito and
John Del Priore on being recognized for their
consistent others-centered behavior and
attitudes at school. Great role models.
• All grades 7-9 students sat for the ACT Aspire
standardized testing battery April 2-6.
• Spirit Day was April 25.
• National Honor Society Spring Induction
is May 2.
• Grades 7-11 Awards Ceremony is May 11.
• Final exams are May 22-23.
• Showcase in your application why you would
be a good fit for that particular university. • Students raised nearly $700 in classroom
donations to fund research for Leukemia
and Lymphoma during the March Pennies for
Patients campaign. Our students give 100%
to champion great causes.
• Seek advice on writing letters, communicating
with coaches and narrowing down options.
Ask questions! • A Masquerade Ball is May 12 at Palmetto Hall
Golf Club from 8-11 pm. Live DJ, food, green-
screen, dancing, partying. Come one, come all!
• Build your tournament profile to challenge
yourself against better players and continue
to play according to your coach’s development
plan. Gloria Shoemaker
Head of School
Heritage Academy
• Target schools that meet your academic ability
and golf skills.
• Plan to visit universities.
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