Panel on College Sports Recruiting at Chelsea Piers Connecticut

Chelsea Piers Connecticut, in conjunction with Fairfield County Sports Commission, is pleased to announce they will host the People's United Bank Recruiting Seminar on Tuesday, April 29, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The event, which will feature an expert panel discussion on the ins and outs of college sports recruiting, is designed to educate area high school students, parents, coaches and administrators on all aspects of the recruiting process.

In addition to providing invaluable background knowledge of the college recruiting process, the panel of experts will also answer audience questions and offer advice on everything from making initial contact to available financial aid opportunities.

Panel members will include: Byron Knox, Chelsea Piers Gymnastics Director and Head Women's Gymnastics Coach at Bridgeport University; Andy Lausier, Head Wrestling Coach at Sacred Heart University; Keith Levinthal, Athletic Director at Manhattanville College; and Cary Nadel, the National Scouting Report's Director of Scouting for the New England and Westchester area.

"We are thrilled to host the People's United Bank Recruiting Seminar," commented Mollie Marcoux, Executive Director, Chelsea Piers Connecticut. "We are lucky to have a number of talented high school athletes train at our facility and compete for Chelsea Piers Connecticut teams, and being able to provide these young players and their families with the information and tools needed to help make one of life's biggest decisions is really exciting. We look forward to the continued success of our young athletes as they embark on their college career and take their game to the next level."

Admission to the event is free, but space is limited. For more information, please contact Tom Chiappetta at 203.251.8481 or tomchip21@aol.com. To reserve a space at the event, RSVP to ellen.tournas@peoples.com.