With the proliferation of club teams and organizations, the recruiting process that once centered around a high school season has shifted to events occurring outside of high school competition.
There are an almost overwhelming number of events one could conceivably attend, ranging from showcases to tournaments to college-run camps.
But which events to attend? Here are three things to think about when doing your research.
1. Fish Where the Fish Are
Events are often identifiable by the types of programs that usually attend. For example, many camps have reputations for drawing larger Division I programs, while others may draw Ivy League schools or NESCAC schools.
The key is to have an idea of which coaches usually attend an event, and contact them prior to the event letting them know you will be in attendance. Having a target list of schools and choosing the events they most normally attend is the best move possible, because it prevents you from attending an event where you will be seen by the wrong programs.
2. Be Realistic
The smartest and most efficient way to manage the events you attend is to base your attendance on the feedback you get from college coaches.
For example, if you have been reaching out to a school for a while and they haven’t expressed interest, do not assume that by attending that college camp or clinic that the coach will suddenly be interested. College coaches can quickly identify whether or not a player will be a good fit for the team.
3. Eye on Value
Keep in mind that all events have a cost attached to them, so be wise and pick and choose those events that will be most appropriate for you! Do not attend so many events that you are spending more than you have to or burning yourself out!
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