ShareGoing into the football recruiting process, some families feel that as long as you find a way to excel in at least one year at the prep level, then there is a good chance that you will get scholarship offers. And while I wish that were true for all those hard working football players (and [...]
ShareJust as a recap who have not read the definition, Division I eyes are when an athlete only focuses on Division I schools. It has been their dream to play at the Division I level and they could careless what other schools have to offer at the Division II and III level, even if they [...]
ShareI recently had a chance to speak with a Division I basketball coach about the on going recruiting process. With a player that he hopes to land with a scholarship in the Class of 2010, the coach would do a lot to land this player. He even told me one of the wildest and most [...]
ShareWhen talking about the recruiting process, there are a number of different terms and phrases that I use. While it is something that I assume most people know, I do realize that for people new to the athletic recruiting process, some of these terms may go over your head. So with that in mind, I [...]
ShareFor junior football recruits out there, May really is the most vital time thus far in the recruiting process. This finally gives you a feeling (either good or bad) about the schools that are seriously recruiting you. If a college coach takes the time to call you, then you are at least on their radar [...]
ShareAccording to NCAA rules, today is the beginning of the evaluation process for junior football recruits across the country. What this means for the most part is that assistant coaches from basically every Division I-A and I-AA college will be traveling the country and visiting high schools. Why does this really matter? College coaches use [...]
ShareRecently I had the opportunity to speak with a football recruit. This player is currently a junior who has limited interest from college coaches. From speaking with him and his dad, it appears that he has followed some of the information on this site and marketed himself to a variety of schools across the country. [...]
ShareJunior Days are an important part of the recruiting process for football recruits (as well as athletes in other sports) because it gives you a chance to see the campus, learn more about what their program has to offer, and meet the coaching staff. Some of these events are extremely exclusive and they try to [...]
ShareIn one of the most interesting comments that this site has seen in previous weeks, someone wondered about how the athletic recruiting process worked when a school receives a commitment from a similar player in the same class. Here is what the comment said: “My question is about people in my class committing early. If [...]
ShareAs I have mentioned here in just about every article written, it is essential in the recruiting process to consider all of your options. And while you may have grown up with Division I eyes, it may be time to consider other options. They may essentially be back up options but the most important thing [...]