What questions should I ask college football over the phone when they call me during the spring evaluation period?
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 [...]
Breaking down summer football camps and the best way to put together your schedule for the recruiting process
ShareIt is always interesting when talking with athletes about what their plans are for summer football camps. These camps are obviously an important part of the recruiting process and something that needs some serious thought from both the athlete and their parents. But what is interesting when talking to athletes is them telling me that [...]
I am a parent who feels completely helpless during the athletic recruiting process. What can I do and what should I do?
ShareFor most parents reading this, the reason that you were able to find this site is that you want to be able to be proactive throughout the athletic recruiting process for your son or daughter. Maybe this is your first time and for others you may have done it before but there is no doubt [...]
When can Division III schools start to recruit me during the athletic recruiting process?
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 [...]
The importance of taking care of your business in the classroom academically during the athletic recruiting process
ShareThe later that you really start thinking about academics and the importance that it will play in college, the more behind you will be. Every single class you take in high school will play a factor in if you are will be academically eligible for the college level. And the longer you wait to get [...]
When exactly can college coaches legally start calling me during the football recruiting process?
ShareWith now nearly being the open period and college coaches legally being able to call, some wonder if and when these coaches will be calling. Let me mention that these coaches have until the end of May to call but can only call a prospect one time during this spring evaluation period. They can visit [...]
Should I attend every single Junior Day I am invited to during throughout athletic recruiting process?
ShareThere is a junior football prospect who I recently spoke with about what is going on with his recruiting. This athlete has done a marvelous job marketing himself to schools throughout the country. He has impressive testing numbers and looks solid on film. And with that, he has received a lot of information from colleges [...]
How sought after of an athlete am I if I get calls from coaches during the spring evaluation period during the football recruiting process?
ShareOne of the most interesting and loaded questions that I have received in recent weeks was sent by email recently. The athlete wanted to know more about phone calls from college coaches and what exactly does it mean. As I have said, this is a sure sign that the college coaches at their school are [...]
The importance of patience in the recruiting process and how taking your time may help in the long run to finding your best college option
ShareI recently had a chance to speak with an athlete about how the recruiting process went for him. This player ended up being recruited by schools throughout the country but was not the first in-state player is his class to get an offer. When talking to him about the scholarships, the recruit mentioned something about [...]
If my son is shy on the phone with a college coach, could his lack of talking hurt his chances to earn a scholarship?
ShareI received this question a few months back when talking to a parent of a senior football player in the Class of 2011. This mom talked about how her son is not very talkative (it happens a lot in teenagers) and he is especially shy on the phone to people he doesn’t know. What the [...]
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