Players choose schools for a variety of reasons, many recruits focusing on a key three or four factors they must-have when making their decision. Below are a list of 30 factors (some good and some worthless) that players consider when making their decisions:
#1 – Graduation Rates of Athletes
#2 – Class Size
#3 – Academic Support Available for Student-Athletes
#4 – Degree Programs Offered
#5 – The City the University is Located In
#6 – Distance from Home
#7 – Consistent Success of Athletic Department as a Whole
#8 – Athletic Department Budget
#9 – Program on the Rise After Tough Few Years
#10 – Big Name School vs. Small Name School
#11 – Conference and Level of Competition
#12 – Relationship with the Head Coach or Position Coach
#13 – School Spirit
#14 – Style of Play
#15 – Player Improvement /Development
#16 – Academic Prestige
#17 – Campus Traditions
#18 – Playing Time – Opportunity to Start or Be a Major Contributor
#19 – Facilities
#20 – Draft Record
#21 – Crime Rates
#22 – Visibility to Earn National Individual Awards
#23 – Other Signees
#24 – Attractive Student Body
#25 – Post-Season Opportunities
#26 – Personality of Head Coach
#27 – Opportunity to Win a Championship
#28 – Family Atmosphere
#29 – Two-Sport Athlete Opportunities
#30 – Gear / Uniforms
