ShareI had previously assumed that the majority of high school coaches would be completely honest with college coaches trying to recruit their athletes. These prep coaches would tell their potential future coaches if a kid works hard, is lazy, or is known for his partying with friends. But in talking to a college coach recently, [...]
ShareThere is no doubt that the NCAA shutting down college basketball coaches able to go to spring AAU tournaments does not help basketball recruits throughout the country from adding to their scholarship lists. However, there is no doubt that playing AAU basketball at as many open events as possible is the best way to draw [...]
ShareThere is no doubt in my mind that I feel having parents and coaches involved in the athletic recruiting process, regardless of the sport, is vital overall. Regardless if you are a parent, a coach, or even an athlete reading this, your coach and parents are an important part of your overall recruiting team that [...]
ShareI recently had an opportunity to talk to a football recruit who is currently a junior. This athlete was refreshingly honest with me about the entire recruiting process and what he had been going through. He told me that he had not been invited to any Junior Days and mentioned the two primary schools that [...]
ShareThe May evaluation period has flown by and once June hits, that means college football coaches will not be able to contact you with phone calls and visits until the fall. You will still be able to call them, attend their camps, receive letters, and email with them but the evaluation period will be closed [...]
ShareWhile most college coaches normally focus on older prospects, they also want to have a good feel for the top up and coming prospects. That is why it is always important to show interest to sophomores and even sometimes freshmen if they are good enough. While few receive scholarships that early in the process, many [...]
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 [...]
ShareI recently had the chance to read an article on an aspiring Division I football recruit. This player has spent the last two seasons starting at quarterback on the varsity level. He has also put up All State type numbers throughout the last two years and has attention of college coaches throughout the country. While [...]
ShareI hate to say this to football recruits reading this throughout the country but these upcoming camps at the end of May, June, and July really can make or break the recruiting process for you. The reason why I hate saying this is simply because many athletes who dream to play at State University will [...]
ShareI think I might just be lightening up a little bit overall on recruiting services. While they are not for everyone and can be expensive, there is no doubt that certain recruiting services can be helpful in situations where time is limited. For that I owe an apology to the all of those that work [...]