Please do not compare your son to top rated athletes during the recruiting process!
This past week I received an email from a parent comparing his son (now called Athlete A) to another athlete who plays in the same area (now called Athlete B). Athlete A is a solid high school player. He rushed for over 900 yards for a team that made the playoffs [...]
The best way to inquire about your child’s rankings or lack there of on recruiting websites
From Rivals to Scout to everywhere in between, recruiting websites get a lot of page views by posting opinion based player rankings. These rankings are a lot about pride for the athletes and really are just for fun when everything is said and done. But there is no doubt seeing yourself [...]
I am a senior in the football recruiting process with scholarship offers. What should I be doing in November (Part Two)?
This is the second part of an article that was continued from last Monday. Please Click Here Now to see the first part of the article.
If you are not thrilled with your offer and/or your attention at this point, then I would push you towards getting a video done (see www.highlight-videos.com for [...]
Should I ask a college coach if I am going to get a scholarship during the athletic recruiting process?
There is no doubt that hearing the phrase “be patient” over and over against during the athletic recruiting process with frustrate even the most patient families. The reason that an athlete has worked so hard over the years is to excel at the high school level and open doors to help [...]
I am a senior in the football recruiting process with scholarship offers. What should I be doing in November (Part One)?
After coming out last week with what a senior should do has interest but no offers (click here for the entire first part of the article) during the football recruiting process, we thought now would be a good time to talk about what a senior with scholarships should be doing in [...]
Updated Athletic Recruiting Definitions for Parents and Athletes
When 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 [...]
How can I help Recruiting-101?
One of the most frequent questions that I receive via email is how users can help support the Recruiting-101 website. First off, if you are reading this, that is a great start. The more users that the website receives, the bigger the site grows and the easier it is to spend more [...]
My hatred and despite for football combines that charge money continues and more on why
For those who have read the site for a lengthy period of time, you likely have already heard about my distaste for football combines. Let me state for the record that if it is an event like a Nike Combine or an Under Armour Combine that is free and close to you [...]
The importance of making a deep run in the postseason and how it can factor into recruiting for all sports
To be successful in the recruiting process for all sports, the first thing you must be is good at your chosen sport. College coaches are always keeping an eye out for talented athletes who can help them win games at the next level. It doesn’t matter the level or the location, [...]
I am a senior in the football recruiting process without any offers but I have interest. What should I be doing in November (Part Two)?
This article has been continued from Monday. Please click here to see the first part of the article.
The reason why this doesn’t happen until later is because these smaller schools don’t really start evaluating the process until after their season ends. They have more time on their hands and they usually [...]
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