The GAME has changed! The fact is, the college recruiting process has changed dramatically over the last 10 years and understanding how to play the game is important.
The college recruiting process is often misunderstood by many parents, student-athletes, coaches and fans. Are you a sports parent or a high school student-athlete who is asking yourself “How do I maximize my recruiting exposure to college coaches?” If so, you are not alone. This is a very common issue across the country that we often help student-athletes and families proactively address at SportsForce.
In this article you will learn more on how to introduce yourself to a college coach, what type of recruiting events to consider and gain an understanding of how video and the Internet are radically changing the recruiting process. At the end of this article you will have an opportunity to sign up for our complimentary SportsForce College Recruiting Guide to learn more keys to college recruiting success. See link at the end of the article.
Step 4: Get Evaluation in person: Target Key Recruiting Events
- Identify key recruiting tournaments that some of your target colleges will attend
- Email coaches your online profile link, team name, schedule and jersey # before the showcase to make sure you are evaluated
- Potentially attend a few college camps for specific exposure to that program
Step 5: Get quality video, online profile & share
- Video is key, college coaches don’t have the time to see every player
- Create a custom highlight video to showcase your skills (3 – 5 min. long)
- Create an online profile to add your athletic, academic and recruiting information
Some example SportsForce profiles below:
- Girls Lacrosse: http://www.sportsforceonline.com/athletes/jmills
- Softball: http://www.sportsforceonline.com/athletes/mbradvica
- Soccer: http://www.sportsforceonline.com/athletes/kdick
Here is an example profile and highlight video of one of our senior clients Nick Melka that recently committed to Columbia University to play football. Nick and his family were proactive in the process and were able to maximize his exposure and generate significant interest from many of his top college choices.
Here’s a link to Nick’s profile –http:/www.sportsforceonlone.com/nmelka
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Article courtesy of SportsForce, Home for professional College Sports Recruiting Profiles, Highlight Videos, Tips and Tools – www.sportsforceonline.com
