| 5 Fall RecruitingTips
1. Have a plan with every coach you have been in contact with
Get back in touch with any school you have been in touch with already. The primary question to ask them is “What else do they need to make their final evaluation?” each coach will have a specific answer and you want to tailor the information you send them to each coach. This will help you start to get some “final answers” from them earlier in the year.
2. Have the ability to get your new information to coaches quickly
As your season progresses, you will want to show your improvement over the past year during the season. Coaches will be looking to identify new recruits throughout the year and take advantage of contact and evaluations opportunities throughout the year. Make sure you can get your information to them to be evaluated!
3. Go on visits to fall events when you get an opportunity
Visits are a great opportunity to see campus, meet coaches face to face, and make a great impression! If time/money allow, make sure you are getting out to campus to see if this is a place you could see yourself for the next 4 or 5 years of your life.
4. Know the contact rules for your sport/grad class
The NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete does a great job of outlining the contact rules for each sport. Make sure you are using this to get an edge over other recruits.
5. Coaches need to evaluate your character
Once you get a coaches ear, know how to communicate with them! Send them updates on your season, ask questions, find out about the coach you are going to be playing for. Coaches want student-athletes that fit on their team. The more you communicate with them, the quicker they will be able to see why you should be part of their program. |