Getting Recruited

How to Evaluate an Athlete's Level Versus Other Recruits?

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There are various ways that an athlete can evaluate their level versus other recruits. Firstly, an athlete can ask their coach for feedback on their level, as well as what avenues might be best suited for them. Secondly, there are recruiting services available to help gauge an athlete’s level, such as ImRecruitable. Finally, showcases or college camps can be a great opportunity for an athlete to see how they stack up against their competition.

Star Rating System

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Many sports, especially team sports, use star ratings to rank recruits. This is a common way to rank recruits, and the system ranges from zero stars to five stars. A score of zero stars means ‘unknown talent’, whereas a score of 5 stars refers to ‘elite athlete’.

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5-star recruits

• Top players in the country

• Outstanding skills and athleticism which is considered far greater than fellow recruits

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4-star recruits

• Typically, the best player on a club or high school team

• Most likely will start freshman year

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3-star recruits

• Dominant players

• Few areas need improvement and might have difficulty competing with higher level players

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One- and two-star recruits

• Several areas of their game needs improvement but they show potential

How to Measure an Athlete's Star Rating?

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An athlete has multiple tools to help measure their level. Firstly, an athlete can visit a school’s athletic website and look at their roster. An athlete can then compare their statistics and achievements to see what level of competition they might fall under. They can keep searching for different institutions and divisions to find their best fit. Secondly, athletes can use a third-party website to help evaluate their level, such as UTR for tennis.