College Ball

[smoref]

Brandon,

It seems that most of your questions have been answered. The only thing that I have to add is that I know of 1 person the works both men and women D-1 ball. He works both in the Big Sky Conference.

I think that is very rare for someone to do this. But it has been done. If this is something that you would desire to do, you would need to establish yourself well on one side or the other and then once you have what you want from it you can try and fit another conference on your schedule.

[Tim Roden]

Brandon,
Since you are in Louisiana, check out http://www.gsoa.org. This is the group that handles most of the small college and JUCO, between Mississippi and New Mexico. They have about four to six camps every summer. Watch the web site to find out when they happen.

[Robmoz]

A reality check.

Ok, all the positive encouragement aside I think you need to consider the time AND travel issues carefully and realize what you have to do in juggling your "real job", family, and social agendas when doing college level ball.

Depending on your geographic limits, it is not uncommon to have to drive more than 200 miles to work a game (I have had a few trips of 400 miles one-way). Many conferences encompass multi-state locations.

You will have to be on-site at least 1.5 hours prior to game time which, when coupled with your travel time, could pose a problem with your "real job" when you need to leave work early. Not to mention that the weather could be a factor, rush hour traffic, car trouble, or your navigation skills get you lost (Rule #1 NEVER stop and ask for directions, you'll understand this when you are older).

You may invest more money than you earn for the event when you consider gas, meals, or lodging (if needed) which can quickly eat up that $120 game fee.

IOW, don't do it for the money, do it for the love of the game, or a means to a greater end.