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ONE SPORT VS. DUAL SPORT PLAYERS
While the only thing that matters to the coaches recruiting you is how they evaluate you within their sport, evaluations are evolving to also appreciating the skills and strengths other sports can help you develop – that can help you grow your game in your primary sport that you plan...
Q: I’ve emailed at least 20 coaches with little or no response. Should I give up?
A: No. If you really want to play at the collegiate level understand that you may have to reach out to hundreds of programs to reach your dream. But also remember you just need that ONE staff to believe in you – not every school in the country. – When...
Q: I’m ready to send my info to colleges – what should I write in the letters to coaches?
A: The #1 Rule to getting coaches to notice you is that they MUST see you play—either on person or on tape—to have any legitimate interest in recruiting you. So before you send college coaches’ letters or emails, get your highlights and game film together and get them on YouTube...
Q: When a team sends you a questionnaire, what does that mean? Will they recruit me?
A: If a coach has sent you a questionnaire (one that you did not request), that’s a good first sign. Coaches send questionnaires to players they’ve heard SOMETHING about. You may have been recommended by your coach, attended a local/national combine and had good measureables (height, weight, speed) or were...
Q: If you get mail from schools because of PSAT, is that their only interest?
A: Most likely – is the envelope from the Admissions Office or the Athletic Department? When coaches are recruiting you, they will normally have a preprinted return address that marks it from the specific sport. If it’s not coming from that sport office or the Athletic Department, it’s not coming...
Q: When emailing a school, who should I send it to – the head coach, recruiting coordinator, position coach?
A: Each coaching staff splits recruiting responsibilities, normally by location, position or grad year. For this reason, it is a big time and energy-saver to begin the process by contacting the coach who is responsible for recruiting your hometown or position. Once the recruiting coach has done their research on...
Q: When is the best time to contact NCAA coaches?
A: A few answers to this question… Best time of day: Between 11am-2pm (local time) on their office phone. College coaches may not be in their office the whole time, but most coaches will be in their office at some point during this window—eating lunch, returning phone calls, responding to...
Q: When is it legal to send emails or videos to a college coach?
A: Any time. High school prospective student-athletes can call or email college coaches at any time at their own expense. The rules only apply to when coaches are able to contact prospective student-athletes or their families. You can reach out to them at any time! Realistically, if you don’t have...
Q: What do I do if my high school coach isn’t sending out my film?
A: Your coaches can help you get your foot in the door, but you can also get the process started without them. Believe it or not, a lot of high school coaches don’t send out much film or help their players be proactive with the recruiting process. At the end...
Q: Where do players send their film to be evaluated? Can they send it to college coaches directly?
A: Yes! Each coaching staff splits recruiting responsibilities, normally by location, position or grad year. For this reason, it is a big time and energy-saver to begin the process by contacting the coach who is responsible for recruiting your hometown or position. Once the recruiting coach has done their research...
Q: I didn’t have a good junior year, is there any way I can get looks my senior year? Is junior year the most important year?
A: Yes, recruiting can pick up or even begin your senior year. If you have little or no interest after your junior year you have a few options. The most important things to remember if you are in this situation are that you must be willing to do the footwork...
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