Summer is the time when most high school athletes play on their
club teams and take their show on the road. Athletes in all sports from
archery to wrestling compete in various high level summer programs in
order to be noticed by college coaches, scouts and recruiters with the
goal of earning a roster spot and a scholarship to help defray the cost
of college.
The type of exposure varies from individual to individual and from sport to sport. Some play on their club team and every weekend attend a different tournament. Others only attend individual skills showcases. Still others attend every possible mini-camp or summer camp possible. Regardless of which approach the athlete and their family takes, the result is similar. If an athlete is not being contacted after attending the first event or two events, why do they think that attending 10 or 15 events will change that?
School starts in a few weeks, how do athletes know if they are legitimate college prospects/recruits or just another high school athlete and college player wannabee.
Below are 5 ways to determine on which side of the fence an athlete falls.
· Has a college coach said to you they want you on their team, they have a roster spot and financial aid for you provided you meet certain academic criteria; and you have that in writing? Congratulations, this means you are being seriously recruited.
· If, after seeing you play during the summer, you are being invited to a fall mini-camp, an invitation only clinic or one day session to be further evaluated. You are still a long way from playing ball on that team and are not a high level recruit. You must hope that several athletes ahead of you decide not to play for that team in order for you to get a shot.
· You get a general invite to tour the campus and stop by and visit the coach while you are there. You are not on the recruiting radar.
· You get all ecstatic after speaking to a coach at a game, tournament, showcase or camp; but never hear from them again, even after sending several emails. This is obvious; you are not playing for them under any circumstances.
· A coach requests a copy or link to your video, and you don't hear from them in a timely fashion. You are not being seriously recruited.
The recruiting cycle is short, competitive and convoluted. Athletes and their families who hang their dreams and desires on false hopes, misunderstandings, and take a lay back approach end up not playing sports in college and receive minimal financial aid.
Athletes who do not have offers in hand after a summer of high level competition must take a proactive, aggressive marketing approach in order to get their stats, grades and videos into the hands of more coaches; immediately. High school athletes who are serious about playing in college and are not getting serious looks from college coaches stand the risk of being left out in the cold if they take a wait and see attitude.
The type of exposure varies from individual to individual and from sport to sport. Some play on their club team and every weekend attend a different tournament. Others only attend individual skills showcases. Still others attend every possible mini-camp or summer camp possible. Regardless of which approach the athlete and their family takes, the result is similar. If an athlete is not being contacted after attending the first event or two events, why do they think that attending 10 or 15 events will change that?
School starts in a few weeks, how do athletes know if they are legitimate college prospects/recruits or just another high school athlete and college player wannabee.
Below are 5 ways to determine on which side of the fence an athlete falls.
· Has a college coach said to you they want you on their team, they have a roster spot and financial aid for you provided you meet certain academic criteria; and you have that in writing? Congratulations, this means you are being seriously recruited.
· If, after seeing you play during the summer, you are being invited to a fall mini-camp, an invitation only clinic or one day session to be further evaluated. You are still a long way from playing ball on that team and are not a high level recruit. You must hope that several athletes ahead of you decide not to play for that team in order for you to get a shot.
· You get a general invite to tour the campus and stop by and visit the coach while you are there. You are not on the recruiting radar.
· You get all ecstatic after speaking to a coach at a game, tournament, showcase or camp; but never hear from them again, even after sending several emails. This is obvious; you are not playing for them under any circumstances.
· A coach requests a copy or link to your video, and you don't hear from them in a timely fashion. You are not being seriously recruited.
The recruiting cycle is short, competitive and convoluted. Athletes and their families who hang their dreams and desires on false hopes, misunderstandings, and take a lay back approach end up not playing sports in college and receive minimal financial aid.
Athletes who do not have offers in hand after a summer of high level competition must take a proactive, aggressive marketing approach in order to get their stats, grades and videos into the hands of more coaches; immediately. High school athletes who are serious about playing in college and are not getting serious looks from college coaches stand the risk of being left out in the cold if they take a wait and see attitude.
Athletes can tip the recruiting scales in their favor! Learn about college recruiting by visiting us at http://www.collegeprospectsofct.com
and complete the online questionnaire. Since 1986, College Prospects of
America has helped approximately 50,000 high school athletes achieve
their goal of playing sports in college and they have received millions
of dollars in financial aid. Contact us at steve@collegeprospectsofct.com, or visit us http://www.collegeprospectsofct.com
and like us on Facebook. Be sure to share this information with your
teammates. Remember, you only have one chance to be recruited, don't
waste it!
