Club staffers may be doing a disservice to their student-athletes in a critical area. In today's club sports world, it feels like there are more showcases, camps and tournaments than days on the calendar. In this competitive recruiting landscape, this is a good thing. Now for the bad news: The time leading up to events
Collegiate athletic recruiting has become a year-round phenomenon. The recruiting timeline has accelerated. What was once a few tournaments over the summer quickly morphed into a full-on event season from Memorial Day through August. That led to series of events in the fall, which led to a handful of winter outings before resetting with the
When should I consider playing for a college that isn't Division I? The Short Answer It should never just be Division I schools. The Actual Answer While it’s never too late, playing Division I collegiate athletics is hard. Student-athletes need to be realistic about their recruitment. In fact, setting realistic goals is a crucial component
Charlotte, NC – December 2015 – Team 24/7 Lacrosse has integrated SportsRecruits with their organization, it was announced today. Team 24/7 players will receive access to the innovative suite of tools provided by the management platform. The integration puts the club on the leading edge of the movement in the space to streamline activity through
Centennial, CO – December 2015 – Real Colorado has integrated SportsRecruits with their organization, it was announced today. Real Colorado players will receive access to the innovative suite of tools provided by the management platform. The integration puts the club on the leading edge of the movement in the space to streamline activity through the
Families have high recruiting expectations from clubs, and these can be met by implementing tools to empower athletes to act on their own while tangible support from the club can be felt along the way.
Welcome to the eleventh installment of our weekly column, “Too Embarrassed to Ask,” where we’ll examine a hot topic from the world of recruiting that parents and student-athletes may want to know more about, but may shy away from asking because it is considered assumed knowledge. Think of this column like a cheat sheet for those instances it is no longer acceptable to ask a question, say, having met someone three times but still not knowing their name. This week’s issue: Social Media. ...
At every athletic level, the elite players are those most willing to respond to challenges and consistently striving to get better. Accepting the status-quo for these elite players is not an option, because it suggests being content; a lessened desire to get better. Regardless of skill level, every player can get better. There is always room for improvement, from the last player on the bench to the first on the field. One of the biggest secrets to improving may not be obvious, but it’s vital: Constructive criticism. Here are 3 reasons why. ...
Rochester, NY – December 2015 – The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has integrated SportsRecruits with their organization, it was announced today. FCA players will receive access to the innovative suite of tools provided by the management platform. The integration puts the club on the leading edge of the movement in the space to streamline activity
Welcome to the tenth installment of our weekly column, “Too Embarrassed to Ask,” where we’ll examine a hot topic from the world of recruiting that parents and student-athletes may want to know more about, but may shy away from asking because it is considered assumed knowledge. Think of this column like a cheat sheet for those instances it is no longer acceptable to ask a question, say, having met someone three times but still not knowing their name. This week’s issue: Academic transcripts. ...
