How do I help myself in football recruiting when attending college camps?

With this being August and football camps in the rear view mirror for the summer, this article may be coming out a little late.  But being able to help yourself at football camps does apply if you will be attending football camps in the future.  Because little will change for the most part regarding these camps, this is definitely a list of things that you need to keep in mind.

Obviously the reason that you want to do these things is so that you really can help yourself standout at the camp.  It is never an easy experience for athletes but these camps are essential in the football recruiting process.  So if you plan to attend camps in the future, keep these tidbits in mind and maybe even bookmark this page!  Onto what you can do to set yourself apart at these camps.

Be a great listener
Coaches want athletes who have the ability to listen and then do what they are taught on the next play.  You can show how great of a listener you are at these camps because there are likely going to be a number of different things that you haven’t seen before.  Focus and listen when the coaches are talking.

Work harder than your competition
While you may not be the most talented kid at the camp, out working your “competition” at your position will be a great start to the camp.  While State University may not feel you have what it takes to make it there, this work ethic could catch the eye of other college coaches at the camp.

Ask questions that are relevant to your position
Let me note that you should not be asking dumb questions just to be heard.  Ask questions about how certain things can be handled and use the first skill I mentioned (Listening) when you get an answer.  Once the question is answered, try to use it to the best of your ability and make yourself a better player.  At the end of camp, also ask your position coach what you need to do to be a better football player overall.  Coaches love athletes who want to get better.

Be the first person at every drill
Instead of walking to each drill and take your time, why not run or jog?  However, don’t do this just to suck up to the coaches.  This is a mentality I saw of an athlete a few years back during a basketball practice.  He went 100% at all times and the coaches loved it.  That is why he is a starting football player at a major football program after walking on.

Don’t get in trouble
This one should be pretty obvious but don’t get in trouble during the drills or in the dorms.  This will be something that really will get the coaches angry.  Also be respectful of property and don’t do anything like trash a room or something along those lines.  Basically be polite and use common sense.