good knight Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Can someone explain the meaning of "Preferred Walk On" as opposed to just a walk on. What are the advantages if any? Is the player in line for a scholarship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I am sure others can explain in more detail, but basically Preferred Walk On means you are guaranteed to be part of the team, versus walking on and trying out with no promise that they will even keep you on the team. That is the only guarantee. It is a way for a coach to bring in someone who might be talented enough to play for the team someday but he isn't sure enough about the player to offer a scholarship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Network Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 A Preferred walk-on is a recruited player who isn't given a scholarship. They are usually guaranteed to be part of the 105 players allowed at summer camp. This is in contrast to the walk-ons who come to an open tryout. Some kids have to find out for themselves but if your choice is to attend a D-I school as a Preferred Walk-on and maybe play or attend at D-III or NAIA school and have a chance at significant playing time, go with the lower level. Life will be much more enjoyable. There are exceptions and your mileage may vary but this is my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 In addition, PWOs can start practicing immediately . A walk-on has to wait until the first day of school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjs4470 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Many times preferred walk ons do get scholly offers down the road. The true walk on is very rare now, as there is usually just too much working against them (mostly not being able to do anything with the team until the season starts) for them to make it. One thing to keep in mind, is athletic scholarships are not an automatic 4 year ride. Athletic scholarships are a year to year thing, especially in sports outside of football. You do have to perform (at least in the eye's of your coach) to keep your ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sixer Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 In addition, PWOs can start practicing immediately . A walk-on has to wait until the first day of school. Clyde hit the nail on the head!! PWO's being able to attend the 1st day of practice with the scholarhip athletes is huge vs. having to, in most cases, waiting another 3-4 weeks when the general student population starts school before you can ever see a practice. In D-1, being part of the 105 players that a team can field on a roster is a tremendous advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good knight Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Clyde hit the nail on the head!! PWO's being able to attend the 1st day of practice with the scholarhip athletes is huge vs. having to, in most cases, waiting another 3-4 weeks when the general student population starts school before you can ever see a practice. In D-1, being part of the 105 players that a team can field on a roster is a tremendous advantage. Does this allow the PWO to work out off season with the rest of the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The sarge Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Does this allow the PWO to work out off season with the rest of the team? Yes it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Does this allow the PWO to work out off season with the rest of the team? As Sarge stated, it does. At least two NKY kids - Fogle from Conner and Cole Mosier from WV - are PWOs. NCC's Jack Gruenschlaeger started out as a PWO. He might be on scholly now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 How about the "in line for scholarship" part of the discussion? I would be interested in seeing stats on how many preferred walk on situations become scholarship players. My gut tells me, no more than 20%. Further, to get that scholarship you almost surely have to be getting playing time, if not starting. If we look at PWO's who get little playing time, I don't see a scholarship no matter how hard you work every day in practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats3x Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 How about the "in line for scholarship" part of the discussion? I would be interested in seeing stats on how many preferred walk on situations become scholarship players. My gut tells me, no more than 20%. Further, to get that scholarship you almost surely have to be getting playing time, if not starting. If we look at PWO's who get little playing time, I don't see a scholarship no matter how hard you work every day in practice. For high majors I'd guess its way lower. Football-wise at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Is there a limit to the number of PWO's a team can have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Is there a limit to the number of PWO's a team can have? 20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk#1fan Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Difference between preferred walk on and grey shirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Difference between preferred walk on and grey shirt? Grey shirt, say at WKU, is on scholarship but doesnt enroll in the fall Enrolls in January after the first semester. Scholly doesnt count against this class. Counts against next year's class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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