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 […]
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 […]
A championship team is made up of puzzle pieces of different personalities, and it’s okay for there to be unique personas and personal strengths throughout the staff. What’s more important than conforming personalities, is that everyone is working towards the same GOALS. Fake and phony […]
DIRECT CONTACT INFO: Get their direct cell phone number and email address and confirm their correct social media accounts. Give them your direct contact info and tell them to call you whenever, especially if they are too young to contact under NCAA rules. REMIND THEM: […]
As you move up throughout your career you will need allies in the front office, not just in coaching circles. If you eventually aspire to be a head coach– next year or 10 years from now– you need to invest some time building relationships with […]
A trust test of a great head coach is not only their ability to put together a great coaching staff, but to manage one that can work together effectively. Whether you are a head coach or an assistant coach, you will be dealing with staff […]
Simply put– your network and relationships with prep coaches will #1- be the key to signing recruits and #2- be the key to getting future jobs. The best philosophy is this: you need to treat every prep coach as if they have a top prospect […]
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)
