What does a camp invite mean?
One of the things that I have mentioned in articles but not really talked about is the meaning of a football or basketball camp invite. While I don’t want to dash the dreams of an athlete to play Division I sports, I want athletes and parents to know the realistic truths behind how much an [...]
A parent who has been through the basketball recruiting process - Part 1
Over the past few years, I have had a chance to get in contact with a number of parents and athletes that have worked hard to help their child end up with an athletic scholarship at the college level. I tried to help where I could but parents do most of the work in almost [...]
How college coaches narrow down who to offer athletic scholarships
As I have mentioned before in other articles, some coaches begin the recruiting process with over 5,000 prospective recruits. With a list like that, it is definitely not an overnight project to narrow it down to the third to fifty (That number varies by school) prospects that they will eventually offer athletic scholarships. Schools like [...]
Are paid scouting service worth the price?
Because of the growth of the Internet over the past fifteen years, a variety of businesses have opened that are made easier because of the Internet. One area that has had a lot of growth because of this is paid scouting services. These are the types of scouting services that advertise to get your name [...]
How do college coaches find athletes?
Trying to answer this question really depends on each situation as well as the sport. Basketball and football are among the biggest sports at the college level but their process of finding prospective athletes is much different. Regardless of how they hear about you, it is important for you as an athlete to get your [...]
Weekend Recruiting Links
As always, there have been a great deal of very interesting links throughout the week involving recruiting throughout the entire country. Here are some of the best ones that I got my hands on:Jucos benefit from change in recruiting regulations - Examiner.com - While this site has yet to touch much on those considering the [...]
When should I start contacting college coaches?
This is one of those questions that depends on what the athlete has accomplished in his career. If your son or daughter player varsity basketball as a sophomore and averaged fifteen points per game at the varsity level, you might as well get their name out to college coaches so that they can track your [...]
Does a verbal commitment really matter anymore?
Recently, Rivals.com covered an offensive line prospect from the state of Texas who had committed to Oklahoma State. But because these commitments are not binding on both the side of the coaches and the players, it really is not worth a whole lot. That was on full display this past weekend as this recruit, David [...]
How important are grades in getting an athletic scholarship?
When writing an article, I always seem to have to preface it first just in case someone is reading into it too much. But let me tell you, grades are vital to getting an athletic scholarship as well as an academic scholarship. I wanted to say first that just because you have a 4.0, you [...]
Expectations of your coach in recruiting
This is a tough area to talk about because it really depends on the situation and the school. Some coaches are very young and recruiting is not something they have dealt with in the past. Others are experienced and have sent many players to the college level and know exactly what they are doing. My [...]
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