It’s no secret that parents want what’s best for their kids, and they’ll do whatever it takes to help their athlete achieve their dreams. Not to mention all of the time and money spent helping their child be the best athlete they can be. Parents can help athletes when it comes to recruiting, but some … Read more
I get calls, all the time, from high school golfers and their families asking if they have what it takes to play college golf. The problem is that there is no way to answer that question without digging deeper. There are over 1100 schools in America that play Men’s Golf and over 600 schools that … Read more
College coaches rate it nearly as high as athleticism and academics. Which trait sits just below those most desirable talents? Well-preparedness. It is obvious to coaches, which athletes have put time and effort into preparing. When coaches see it, they know they have found an athletically and mentally mature prospect. What signs tip off a coach? … Read more
Parents of high school athletes too frequently don’t know they need recruiting help. The simple reason? They misinterpret coaches. This is a key error and can lead to embarrassment and lost dreams for the entire family. It can be avoided if parents learn how college recruiting really works. The signs for when families need recruiting … Read more
Playing sports in college is a great experience. Take it from someone who has been there. But the odds of earning an athletic scholarship are not very high. NCAA Facts According to the NCAA, there are 346 Division I colleges or universities. There are 6,552 teams at the Division I level with roughly 178,178 Division … Read more
Unofficial visits to college campuses are one of the most important, helpful tasks prospects can do during high school. These key outings give prospects something they cannot glean from online virtual tours, admissions tour guides or chest-pounding alumni – an authentic, personal feel for a college campus. “Feel” tests Unofficial visits are baseline discovery missions, … Read more
The junior college (JUCO) route is a viable option for prospects in some cases. Going JUCO sometimes carries a stigma, but that is an unfair assessment. We know because we see the opposite side of the argument win out every year with NSR prospects who thrive in the two-year athletic model. They consistently go on … Read more
College coaches use something called a recruiting list when they’re on the recruiting trail. And if an athlete isn’t on it when they’re at an even then the likelihood of them being noticed is very slim. We hear this from prominent coaches all the time, “if you’re going to be good, they’ll find you. It doesn’t … Read more
The college recruiting game is stacked against you. You are a first-team all-conference, Honor Roll, two-sport athlete, and everyone is telling you that you will get a scholarship. The only problem is that you haven’t heard from any college coaches and offers are already being made to athletes in your graduating class. This means you … Read more
It’s every college softball recruit’s worst fear…what if I commit and there’s a coaching change? Will they honor my offer and commitment? Will I want to stay committed to playing for the new coach? Will I still have the opportunities I had previously if the coach I committed to leaves my senior year (of high … Read more
