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Early Lacrosse Recruiting? Focus On You!

Too often in the recruiting process, high school players and parents are too focused on the processes of others more than their own. Hearing that another player has already committed to a school often results in added pressure that can be a hindrance to the recruiting process. This is the wrong way to attack the recruiting process, and it becomes reactive v. proactive. ...

White Paper: Creating Club Recruiting Value

The following white paper for club sports leaders looking to learn more about the recruiting process at it is handled at the club level. Abstract Participation in youth sports has increased exponentially in the past decade. This growth has contributed directly to the rise of new club teams and organizations, each hoping to carve out its own niche within the market. For many of these organizations, this includes providing a roadmap for families to get exposure to college coaches. With increasing competition in the space, a major issue for all clubs is to ensure it is retaining its current members while also being able to add new families whose options are more numerous than ever before. This paper will discuss proven methods to create club recruiting value for families as a way to ensure your organization is providing real, tangible assistance for its members. You can read the full white paper below. ...

White Paper: 3 Club Recruiting Inefficiencies & Solutions

The following white paper for club sports leaders looking to learn more about the recruiting process at it is handled at the club level. Abstract In the club sports space, more and more families are relying on the staff and leadership of an organization to assist them in the recruiting process. As we have explored, more often than not families align themselves with a club in order to boost their chances of being recruited to play a sport in college. Further, these families are not afraid to switch clubs in order to put themselves in the best position possible. What then, can clubs improve upon in order to reduce their churn rate while simultaneously assisting their student-athletes? This paper will dive into three things many clubs currently struggle with as well as offer solutions to each very solvable problem. You can read the full white paper below. ...

White Paper: 3 Club Family Trends You Need to Know

The following white paper for club sports leaders looking to learn more about the recruiting process at it is handled at the club level. Abstract Recently, SportsRecruits conducted an anonymous survey of its users regarding their experience in the club sports space. The brief study was meant to provide insight into what the families of

Recruiting Webinars Tonight!

SportsRecruits will host two free recruiting webinars tonight for members of the 2016 graduating class! These are free, educational sessions, so come with questions! The webinars will begin at 7PM for 2016 Girls and continue at 8PM for 2016 Boys. We hope you can join us! See below for signup information! ...

Transcript: Co-Founders Chris Meade & Matt Wheeler on the GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast

Co-Founders Chris Meade & Matt Wheeler appeared on a recent episode of the GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast to discuss the lacrosse recruiting process. The podcast, started by former UVA & Syracuse standout Joe Yevoli, contains conversations with those who have dedicated their lives to the game of lacrosse. Recent guests have included University of Virginia head coach Dom Starsia and former standout players Rob Pannell and Ryan Boyle. In this episode, Meade and Wheeler discuss their six years in the recruiting space, communication with college coaches, the role of parents in the recruiting process and much more. To listen to the podcast, head over to the GameChanger Podcast page. You can read a transcript of the conversation below. ...

SportsRecruits Announces 2014 Fall Circuit

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SportsRecruits.com, the Official Service Provider for Recruiting of US Lacrosse, will have a presence at many upcoming Fall showcases. Much like the Summer Recruiting Circuit, SportsRecruits.com will attend some of the top boy’s and girl’s tournaments and showcases this Fall. Events on this year’s schedule include Jake Reed Nike Blue Chip, Diamond Showcase, and many more. At each event, there will be great event packages available for attendees to choose from. Check out this explainer video for more details on how SportsRecruits.com can help, and keep reading for a full list of Fall events.
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