More thoughts about your summer recruiting… Part 2
Yesterday, I took a look at a few different aspects of the recruiting path, with some tidbits of some key points to the process. Just make sure you respond to the coaches, and be honest with them. Here are some…
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Continue ReadingYesterday, I took a look at a few different aspects of the recruiting path, with some tidbits of some key points to the process. Just make sure you respond to the coaches, and be honest with them.
Here are some more points to consider when going through the summer:
Compete at the events that fit your level
If you are a player who is a Division One athlete, it won’t be hard to figure that out. Many people who think they are, or are told they are by unqualified people, truly are not, and need to gather their senses before you allow some other great opportunities slip away. Make sure you compete in the events that you can truly compete at.
Keep high school coaches in the loop
One of the biggest mistakes that some players make is they shut out their high school coach in the recruiting process. Now I totally understand that some coaches help their kids better and worse than others, so to that I say just do what you feel comfortable with when it comes to trusting your process. But in all honesty, if I am a college coach, you better believe I am first contacting your high school coach who sees you everyday in practice, and sometimes they are a teacher and see you everyday. They know your academics, they know you as a person, they know your friends and who you hangout with, and most of the time would be more honest than some travel coaches.
All of your coaches should be involved in the process, both high school and travel. But only as an advisor. The decision is ultimately yours to make.
Distance from home plays a factor
One of the biggest misconceptions about exposure events is they everyone is going to receive equal exposure. Playing with certain clubs is a big key, but also where you play is important. However, most of you are Division 2, 3, NAIA or JC players, and your trips all over the country will do one thing… attract the smaller schools from those regions. If you are an Ohio Division 3 college prospect, don’t expect to see those colleges show up at your events 10 hours from home. Distance plays a huge factor in everything. If you are a player who does not want to go, for example, more than 5 hours from home, pick and choose wisely the events you are spending your time and money at. Why are you wanting to go 10 hours to an event to be seen by college coaches of your level from that region, when you don’t want to go that far to school?
Go with reputable events and people
You will get bombarded with opportunities from every tournament director and every coach once your name goes into a database. Be smart where you choose to attend, as the cost will add up quickly. Obviously in Ohio, OGBR events are at the top of the list, but go with a reputable track record of someone who is respected by the people in the business. Don’t get caught in a gym wondering why you even attended the event.