Welcome to the ninth 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
Writing messages to college coaches is vital. Since this likely serves as your introduction to the coach, it can be slightly nerve-wracking to compile. This is your signal to the coach of your interest in their school, while allowing them to see if you are a fit for their program. Here are five things to include that should help you on your way to sending your message. ...
Welcome to the eighth 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: Equivalency v. Headcount sports. ...
Video is the crux of the recruiting process. It’s the key to the car, the legend to the map, the battery to the remote, and whatever other analogy you would like to make for a catalyst. In a previous post, we noted the first steps of video – including a plan best for obtaining and putting it to use. But now that you are ready to distribute your video, how do you go about this? Here are three steps to video ensure your distribution will put you in the best position possible. ...
Welcome to the seventh 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: Geographic location. ...
Welcome to the sixth 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: College coaches at events. ...
Perhaps the biggest X-factor in the recruiting process is video. It is one of the first impressions you make on a college coach. It allows them to evaluate you as a student-athlete and see if you are a fit for their program. The numbers back up this anecdotal truth. Athletes on our platform with video
Strictly from an logistical standpoint, running a club organization can be very challenging - and that is prior to considering the enormous burden placed upon a club by families for recruiting expertise. Reaching out to college coaches on behalf of players is now part of the job. Keeping up with the amount of emails and
https://sportsrecruits.wistia.com/medias/tnjoknqgku?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As a high school student athlete, one of the first ways to get on the radar of a college coach in the recruiting process is by sending them a Letter of Interest – or, more aptly titled, an Introductory Email. The email serves as a starting point of your correspondence with that coach
