At the end of high school, a student athlete may be headed in a variety of directions.
They may be slated to play at a Division I school or for a Club Team. They could be headed to play their sport at a Division II or III program.
However, there is another option that is often misunderstood: The Post-Graduate (PG) Year.
At its core, a PG year is an extra year of high school offering student-athletes the ability to mature academically, athletically or more likely, both.
It is important to note that a PG year is not for everyone, and is generally a large financial commitment. However, the experience is one that can be very helpful to improve grades, test scores and mature physically.
It also provides an extra year of coaching and individual athletic development, which can often be very helpful for “late-bloomers” in high school looking to keep their collegiate options open.
If a PG year is right for a student-athlete, it will often be recommended by a college coach, but may not be. The most important thing is to take it step-by-step and do ample research to ensure it is worthwhile both for the development of the student-athlete and financially.
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