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Too Embarrassed to Ask: What Is the Difference Between an Equivalency and a Headcount Sport?

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. ...

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3 Tips for Video Distribution

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. ...

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Too Embarrassed to Ask: How Can I Overcome Geography?

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. ...

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Too Embarrassed to Ask: What Are Events Like for College Coaches?

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. ...

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How To: Write an Email to College Coaches

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

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