by Renee Lopez | Campus Visits, Recruiting tips
Understanding UNOFFICIAL Visits Over the past two and a half years, I interviewed 65 college coaches, athletic directors, NCAA staff, and other admissions staff for my book, Looking For A FULL RIDE?: An Insider’s Recruiting Guide. The vast majority of these athletic...
by Renee Lopez | Health, Recruiting tips
3 Health Aspects that Impact the College Recruiting Process Discipline. Dedicated. Committed. During the college recruiting process, coaches are looking for students who are disciplined, dedicated, and committed to all aspects of being an elite athlete. They are...
by Renee Lopez | Coach's Insight, Recruiting Basics, Recruiting tips
3 Important Factors to Improve Your Chances of a Response I was meeting with a high school student-athlete and his parents this past week who wants to play in college and is looking for an athletic scholarship. He asked if I thought he could play in college. I said I...
by Renee Lopez | Recruiting Basics, Recruiting tips
3 Steps to Playing Confident When a Recruiter is in the StandsIn presenting College Recruiting Seminars and for The Positive Coaching Alliance, I regularly interact with the parents, coaches, and administrators of high school student-athletes. Once they figure out I...
by Renee Lopez | Recruiting Basics, Recruiting tips
3 Areas To Consider Before You Pay Camp Tuition As a high school student-athlete, you have likely received many college sports camp invites. Many market these camps as a way for prospects to “be seen” and evaluated by college coaches to get an athletic scholarship,...
by Renee Lopez | Academics, Coach's Insight, Recruiting tips
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...