College Athletic Recruiting Guide

This section is dedicated to informing families on how to get started with the recruiting process.

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• Starting the Recruiting Process

• How Recruiting Really Works 

• Who Is College Athletics for

• Athletic Scholarships

• Early Recruiting

• NCAA  Academic Eligibility Requirements

Unfortunately, the chances of a recruit being offered a position and scholarship at one of their dream schools is typically low. As a result, it is recommended that student-athletes build a comprehensive list of schools to maximize their opportunities and to ultimately find their best match. This section will help athletes develop that list of target programs. 
 

• Finding the Best Fit Colleges

Effectively communicating with coaches is a key aspect of the recruiting process. This section of the guide will explain how athletes can best communicate with coaches. 
 

• Communicating With Coaches

• Emailing College Coaches 

• Calling College Coaches

• Texting College Coaches 

• Using Social Media in Recruiting 

• Recruiting Letters 

Student-athletes can attend many different events such as camps, combines and showcases. These events give student-athletes the opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of coaches and ultimately maximize their recruiting possibilities. This section will explain the different types of events, what events to attend and how athletes can get noticed at these events. 
 

• Creating a Recruiting Video

A highlight or skills video can make a significant difference to an athlete's recruiting capabilities. This section will explain what coaches look for in these videos, give tips on how to create a recruiting video, and explain where best to include or publish such a video.
 

• ​Camps, Combines and Showcases

The recruiting process has many layers and deadlines. Families are often wondering what is the next step in the recruiting process. This section will give an outline of the steps families should take at each stage in this process, as well list the important deadlines. 
 

• Handling the Recruiting Process 

• Staying in Contact With Coaches 

• Managing the Application Process

• Cost of Attendance 

• Types of Offers 

• National Letter of Intent

• Maximizing Athletic Scholarship Offers

• Recruiting for Seniors 

It is important for athletes and their families to know when they can contact coaches, visit college campuses and receive verbal offers. This section goes over all the NCAA recruiting rules per division, as well as the different contact periods in college sports recruiting. 

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• NCAA Recruiting Rules

• Contact Periods