Insider`s Guide to the College Recruiting Process

1 When should I begin the recruiting process and how? 3:14 2 What’s more important – academics or athletics? Free 2:13 3 How important is the travel/club team that the prospect plays for? 1:55 4 What should be included in a skills video? 1:50 5 Should parents email or call college coaches for their child? 1:34 6 Does my child really want to be a college athlete? 1:48 7 2 things most college freshman are unprepared for once they get to college. 1:47 8 Recruiting services…. Do student-athletes need them, and do college coaches use them? 2:42 9 Recruiting camps and showcases…..how important are they? 1:18 10 Do’s and don’ts of social media for student-athletes…….and parents! 2:57 11 What is the travel like for college athletes? 1:04 12 What’s involved with an unofficial visit? 2:00 13 What is a “contact period” and why do I need to know about it? 2:16 14 What is expected of division 1 athletes? 1:47 15 What role should the college coach and staff play in my decision? 2:13 16 When to accept a scholarship offer. 3:01 17 Should my child play multiple sports? When should they begin to specialize in one sport? 2:19 18 Do ”combine stats” and measurables matter to the college coach? 1:57 19 Is your potential scholarship affected by the position you play? 1:51 20 Do college coaches prefer to deal with travel/club coaches who are parents, volunteers, or paid professionals? 1:13 21 When and how often should the prospect take the SAT or ACT? 2:51 22 What type of camps should the prospect be attending? 2:31 23 How do I get better exposure? 1:56 24 Are some tournaments/events better than others for exposure? 2:15 25 What is the single most effective action a prospect can take to initiate the recruiting process with a college coach? Free 1:17 26 Private instruction – will it help your child get a scholarship? 1:28 27 Strength and speed training – preparing for college athletics. 1:45 28 Does a parent’s behavior affect the recruitability of a prospect? 2:18 29 I’ve received a camp invite from a college coach – what does it mean? 1:37 30 When and how to take unofficial visits. 2:14 31 What are the differences between the different divisions and levels of college sports? 3:29 32 Is my kid a division 1 prospect? 2:44 33 What should I include on my recruiting profile? 1:34 34 What should be the top factors in my decision? 1:51 35 What is a verbal commitment? 1:37 36 Why do I need to fill out a school’s questionnaire? 1:09 37 The #1 question – what does a college coach look for when they are recruiting players? 3:16 38 How early are college coaches looking to complete their recruiting for particular graduation classes? 2:47 39 What percent of high school athletes play sports at the collegiate level? 1:29