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Press Release: SportsRecruits Announces Launch of FieldHockeyRecruits.com

SportsRecruits, which operates SportsRecruits.com and VolleyballRecruits.net, announced today the launch of FieldHockeyRecruits.com. “We are very excited about the launch of our new field hockey platform,” said SportsRecruits Co-Founder MATT WHEELER. “Our mission is to empower student-athletes to pursue their dreams, and we are thrilled to provide field hockey players the tools they need to streamline their recruiting efforts.” Following the lead of the successful lacrosse and volleyball operations, FieldHockeyRecruits.com is a sport-specific platform staffed by former collegiate field hockey players. The site was built in consultation with college field hockey coaches across all three divisions to ensure a sport-specific platform, and was built solely for use by field hockey players with only their process in mind. Every college coach in the country is a registered user. ...

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The Importance of Game Film

Need help getting some of your Spring games filmed? Call 212-414-8417 or email Help@SportsRecruits.com. With snow on the ground pretty much all over the country, it may be hard to believe that lacrosse season is upon us. College games have started, and in the coming weeks high school tryouts and practices will be in full swing. While student-athletes prepare for the season on the field – running, lifting, wall ball, sprints, sprints and more sprints – it is equally as important to prepare for the recruiting process off of the field. One of the most important areas in the recruiting space to prepare for outside the lines are game video and highlight reels. ...

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Featured Five: D3 Lacrosse Showcase

The second annual D3 Lacrosse Showcase took place on Monday, January 20 at the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph, New Jersey. The one-day event featured players from the 2015 and 2016 graduating classes broken up into 10 teams, each led by a Division III coach. Some of the nation’s top DIII programs, representing a diverse geographical area, were on hand to take in the action, and included Dennison, Gettysburg, Salisbury and Wesleyan. Here are five players who stood out over the course of the day, plus others who made an impression. Click here to see the Event Recap video for some great highlights of the action. ...

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Event Recap Video: D3 Lacrosse Showcase

The second annual D3 Lacrosse Showcase took place at the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph, New Jersey on Monday, January 20. The event featured members from the classes of 2015 and 2016 playing in front of some of the best programs in the country. The one-day format saw players broken up into 10 teams, each led by a Division III college coach. The squads played participated in three games over the course of the event, showcasing their skills in front of some of the best Division III schools in the country. Check out the video for some great highlights. ...

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Event Recap Video: Nike Elite 120 Lacrosse Showcase

The Nike Elite 120 Lacrosse Showcase took place at the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph, New Jersey on Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19. The event featured members from the classes of 2016 and 2017 playing in front of some of the best programs in the country. Over 90 coaches representing the top programs in the country were in attendance. Players participated in Nike Sparq combine testing to begin the weekend, and then were divided into teams, each playing six 40-minute games over the two days. Check out the video for some great highlights. ...

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LRNews 101: Letters of Interest

As a high school student athlete, one of the first ways to get on the radar of college coaches is by sending them a letter* of interest. Doing this is imperative – being proactive is the only way to ensure a coach is aware of you and your interest in their school. The old adage “you miss 100 percent of the shots you do not take” certainly applies here. The letter serves as a starting point of your correspondence with that coach and school while also highlighting your interest in the program. ...

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D3 Showcase Primer: An Interview With Gettysburg Asst. Coach Dan Sharbaugh

The D3 Showcase will return to the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph, New Jersey on January 20, 2014. In advance of the event, LRNews will be running interviews with coaches from schools that have indicated they will be attending the event. Today, we catch up with Gettysburg College Assistant Coach Dan Sharbaugh. Check the video below for highlights from last January’s D3 Showcase, and keep reading for our Q&A with Coach Sharbaugh. ...

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