Sports careers are short, so it’s important to know what you want and how to get there. College recruiting starts early in high school and continues throughout college. So the sooner you start planning for your future, the better off you will be when it comes time to decide where you want to go to school or play sports after graduating from high school.
Developing A Clear Vision Of Your Athletic Identity
This is where you need to define what success looks like to you on the playing field. Individuals who play sports competitively tend to be self-starters with a strong will and determination. They tend to have a good sense of themselves, including their strengths and weaknesses, and a realistic view of what they need to do to reach their goals.
They also tend to demonstrate leadership skills on and off the playing field. You must realize you have been blessed with athletic abilities that others might not have, making your journey from high school through college unique.
Creating Strong Relationships With Coaches
To have a successful recruitment experience, you need to have an open line of communication with college coaches early on. Be sure to ask advice from your high school coaches on what to say to college coaches and how to get in touch with them. A few ways to get in touch with them are via email or through Twitter. It should be noted that, of all social media apps, Twitter would be your best bet since coaches tend to only recruit through this app. With that said, it is crucial that you have your Twitter set up that best reflects who you are so it is easier for coaches to identify and make the initial connection with you. Taking the first step to reach out is important, but keeping that communication throughout your high school career is key. Keeping in contact with college recruiters will allow them to see who you are as a person and give them reasons to believe you truly want to be there.
The college recruiting process is not all about you as an athlete; it's also about the coach and their needs. Coaches are constantly searching for athletes to fill specific roles on their team to succeed as a program, which can vary depending on your position of choice. For example, a college coach might need a powerful and physical blocker at the offensive line position or a quick defensive player at the power forward position that has size and range.
Take Advantage of Your Careers
Being an athlete is pretty fun, we know we have all been there before doing what you are doing trying to reach the next elite stage of college athletics. There are many great free resources for athletes to receive guidance during the recruiting process. most importantly use the network you trust such as your family and friends and especially your high school coaches.
With new things such as NIL (Name, Image, & Likeness), and new regulations per state or country it is important to take advantage of all the free resources that can help launch your careers. The longer you wait remember there are millions of athletes fighting for the same opportunity so believe me when I say someone else will take that opportunity if you delay.
Athletes should NEVER PAY TO BE RECRUITED!!! Use all the free sources and if you need help finding the right ones just ask. After all, it is your career, and if you wish to pay for services that will contact people for you and possibly put you in a situation where you will not even enjoy being there that is on you. Every college has forms to complete on its webpage. Do those and build relationships on your own with each coaching staff at the schools you would like to attend.
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