Below are 20 signs that a college coach is interested in recruiting you. Depending on their interest level, their actions will vary. Remember, depending on your age, there are limits on to how coaches can recruit you and what type of contact they can have […]
#1- Don’t blame anyone, ever. If times get tough, put the team on your back and say, “I should/could have done more.” And understand and believe in that statement – you can always lead everyone to do more. Never throw your teammates or coaches under […]
Coaches work off a list of players that they are recruiting, let’s call it their ‘watch list.’ They are constantly adding and subtracting names from their personal list and begin to build one as a staff for each graduating class as early as your freshman […]
ESPN: College Football Playoff expansion roundtable – The good, the bad, the what-ifs Next week, the College Football Playoff management committee will consider a proposal to expand the CFP to 12 teams. The proposal calls for the bracket to include the six highest-ranked conference champions […]
Transfer Zone: LinkedIn for college athletes entering transfer portal There is a growing trend that keeps college coaches on their toes 24/7. Student-athletes deciding to leave their school and enter what is called the transfer portal – a database where other coaches can reach out […]
New York Times: Will College Athletes Make Money? Here’s Where the Debate Stands College athletes are on the verge of being able to make money off their fame as the rules that have governed college sports for more than a century are upended. In at […]
RECRUITING: NCAA Divisions I and II extend COVID-19 initial-eligibility policies Divisions I and II extend COVID-19 initial-eligibility policies Standardized test scores will continue to be optional Students who initially enroll full time during the 2021-22 or 2022-23 academic years and intend to play NCAA Division […]
The Athletic: College football coaches fret over a signee limit problem without simple answers: ‘We’re creating a bad cycle’ Mack Brown huddled up with his recruiting coordinator this offseason, trying to do the math. But the math is hard, and not just for the head […]
0,101 Most Asked Recruiting Questions, Answered!
#1 – LET YOUR RECRUITING COACH KNOW THAT YOU ARE COMING AND WOULD LIKE AN EVALUATION: Call the camp office (the phone number should be on the brochure) a couple days before you go and tell the person who answers the telephone your name, position […]
Below are 20 signs that a college coach is interested in recruiting you. Depending on their interest level, their actions will vary. Remember, depending on your age, there are limits on to how coaches can recruit you and what type of contact they can have […]
2021 Rivals Camp Schedule (More dates/locations to be announced later at RivalsCampSeries.com) Top performers at each combine will be invited to participate in the Rivals Camp Series the following day in the same city. LINK: More on what to expect at Rivals Combines Dallas, TX […]
A unique characteristic among great coaches is that they are coaching packrats—they keep every game plan, drill, practice schedule, bowl schedule, pre-season plan, self-scout, camp packet, team rulebook, budget, recruiting philosophy, workout manual, motivational quote and more! They all have binders and binders full of […]
Players may begin to be recruited by college coaches if they…
#1: Were named as a great player by a reputable scouting service on a national or regional report that the coaches subscribe to
#2: Had impressive regional or national combine results (height, weight, speed, vertical, stats, notes) that were sent to the coaches
#3: Were an impressive player at a tournament or game where college coaches were scouting
#4: Were recommended by your high school or AAU coach, especially if your coach has had success throughout their career or has an established relationship with particular college coaches
#5: Stood out as a great player at a college or university camp
#6: Sent a highlight or game video to the coaches and they were impressed
#7: Were offered by a rival or comparable school within the conference or region
#8: Political ties (a best friend of a top recruit or family member of an influential person within the University or Athletic Department)
