Athletic Recruiting Blogs
“I’m All-Conference, OF COURSE the College Coaches Will Offer A Full Scholarship!”
3 Areas to Consider Regarding Being A College Student-Athlete My feet had just crossed on to the blacktop of the parking lot from the fields when I heard a large amount of confidence exuding from a student-athlete. This high school student was boldly stating to their...
I Am ONLY Going To Play NCAA D1! Why On Earth Would I Even Look at D2 or D3? (Part 2/2)
In an effort to help high school student-athletes in their pursuit of college sports scholarships, I often come across students who believe being recruited to play NCAA Division I is the only answer. Go here to read our prior blog, “I Am ONLY Going To Play NCAA D1!...
“I Am Only Going to Play NCAA D1! Why On Earth Would I Even Look at D2 or 3?” (Part 1/2)
3 Reasons Student-Athletes Should Look Beyond DI (Part 1 of 2) “She emailed every DI attending this college showcase.” “He only wants to run for a DI.” “She has ‘DI on the brain’.” “He is waiting for a DI scholarship offer.” These statements have been made by coaches...
What Are College Coaches REALLY Wanting in Their Recruits? Academics, Athletics, and….
What Are College Coaches REALLY Wanting in Their Recruits? Every week, I engage in conversations through consulting sessions and over social media with parents of high school student-athletes. The number one inquiry I get is “how do I help my child get an...
“My Student-Athlete is SOOOOOO Busy…I’ll Email the College Coach for Them!”
Photo by Ben O'Sullivan on Unsplash “My Student-Athlete is SOOOOOO Busy…I’ll Email the College Coach for Them!”: 3 Reasons Parents SHOULD NOT ‘Toe The Line’ in Contacting College Coaches for Their Child Most parents of high school student-athletes want their child to...
What If My Athletic Scholarship Offer Wasn’t A FULL RIDE?
9 Most Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions As many student-athletes apply to college, they often look for an athletic scholarship to cover the financial stress. Depending on the specific sport, only about 5-8% high school athletes go on to play college sports and...
“My Club Team Isn’t Going to a College Showcase. What Should I Do to Get Seen?”
3 Steps To Getting Evaluated By A College Coach While you may be looking for a college athletic scholarship, other athletes on your club team may not be looking to take that next step or have the money to travel for out-of-state college showcases. Although...
How Do I Start the Process of Choosing a College? 3 Factors To Consider Beyond Athletics
“Where should I start in the college recruiting process?” “How do I pick out which college coaches to contact in hopes of an athletic scholarship?” “How do I know if schools are the right fit for my career?” Over the past 2 weeks, I have heard these questions in...
5 Social Media Strategies to Market Yourself to a College Coach
Use social media to build your personal brand to market yourself to a college coach! While almost every high school student-athlete is on social media multiple times a day, often they do not realize how many college coaches evaluate their sites during the recruiting...