THE RECRUITING CLOSET PODCAST Matt Wheeler breaks down the recruiting process This is a different kind of episode. Unlike the usual episode format, where we interview experts or unique people in the youth sports world, today we have Matt Wheeler, Co-Founder of SportsRecruits. Matt started SportsRecruits in 2009, after playing 4 years of college lacrosse
Introduction Every summer, families jump into minivans and onto club buses to shuttle aspiring college athletes to “recruiting circuits.” No doubt you’re either just getting back from or packing up another suitcase and gym bag for a tournament or showcase right now. I know, because my entire summer as a DI lacrosse coach was spent going to
Watch the recording above to learn How to use video to grab college coach's attention every time When to use full-length game film and when to use highlight reels for maximum recruiting effectiveness The one surefire way to get college coaches to watch your video How to "segment" college coaches based on indicators of potential
Introduction Recently, SportsRecruits conducted a voluntary survey of club leaders whose organizations are integrated with one of our sport-specific platforms. The reason for conducting the survey was to understand how different clubs utilize our platform, and use the responses as an educational resource. The ultimate goal was to provide some “best practices” for organizations in
Fish Where the Fish Are Welcome to our Recruiting Engagement Series, where we will show how to utilize our platform to make the most of the recruiting process. General: Messages have been sent; videos are now in the possession of a college coach. What next? Sit and wait, right? Wrong. One important way to
Introduction In the past two years, SportsRecruits has conducted two surveys of its members in order to better understand the club sports experience from the perspective of the family. All responses were voluntary, and users were not required to answer each question, as our goal was and continues to be educational. The results of these
Welcome to another 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. ...
As we have often said in this space, highlight reels are an essential component of the recruiting process. They allow a college coach to see if you would be a good fit while acting as a catalyst for communication. A highlight reel is crucial for an athlete looking to attack the recruiting process, because it gives the college coach something to evaluate. If a coach likes the highlight reel, it likely means they will want to see you play in person, which many coaches will want to do before going further in the process. Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you are on the right track. ...
One of the keys to the recruiting process is to be realistic about your abilities. As we’ve explored, opportunities at the next level are limited. It is important that you are assessing yourself in the proper light so you can focus on the schools that will be a good fit for your athletically, academically and socially. This does not mean you should not aim high – far from it. It simply means that by being honest with yourself, you will open the door to new places and experiences while also setting yourself up for a successful college experience. Remember, ultimately you are going to school and playing your sport, not going to school to play your sport. Here are 3 ways staying realistic can help you through the recruiting process. ...
Welcome to the thirteenth 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: The previous 12 posts in this series. ...
