Never Settle! The Amazing Story of How a D3 Player Made it to Wimbledon
Recently, I spoke at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Eastern Showcase in NY on behalf of NCSA Athletic Recruiting providing student-athletes with recruiting education. While at the event, I...
View ArticleThe Power of Response
Once a student receives a questionnaire, the ball is in their court. If they do not respond, their name might be removed from that coach’s mailing list. Bigger name programs might get an 80% response...
View ArticleRequest a Coach’s Time
Send a request to ask a college coach a few questions. Remember, college coaches are busy people, too. If the coach doesn’t have time, you should ask when you can call the coach back. If an athlete...
View ArticleInitiate Communication with College Coaches
A student-athlete has unlimited opportunity to visit college campuses and meet with coaches, so long as the student-athlete initiates the communication. A coach cannot place a phone call to a...
View ArticleDo Your College Homework
When selecting a school, research the percentage of graduating athletes at the school. Pay attention to the reputations of both the athletic department and the coach. Talk to other student-athletes and...
View ArticleTaking Your Recruiting Game Online
Each year college coaching staffs are on the lookout for new talent. With open roster spots to fill and a limited recruiting budget, the recruiting game is happening more and more online. Did you know...
View ArticleProud to be a Former D3 Athlete
I was fortunate enough to start off my college athletic career at a great academic institution, Lawrence University. There were many reason why Lawrence University stood out to me as I weighed my...
View Article5 Steps to Executing a Successful Recruiting Game Plan
How do you stack up against your competition? Student-athletes all over the world are competing to fill the same open roster spots. If you’re an athlete who dreams about playing your sport at the...
View ArticleNational Signing Day: Putting an 18-Year-Old on a Pedestal
Seeing that football is far and away our nation’s favorite sport, National Signing Day is passionately followed by fans and the sports media. In case you missed it, Signing Day was yesterday and is the...
View ArticleHow Are You Building Relationships with College Coaches?
The college recruiting process is based entirely on relationships and the ability of the student and parent to ask the right questions. Student-athletes should know exactly where they stand with each...
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