How to Win the College Recruiting Process

Becoming a college athlete can be a challenging, stressful process. Obviously, performance in your sport and a solid academic record are essential pieces in getting offers and attention from coaches.

However, college coaches are often bombarded with responsibilities and may not prioritize you even after expressing interest.

In cases like this, it’s important to understand the recruiting landscape and how to be proactive in selling yourself as both an athlete and human being.

This latest podcast from Jack details how to stand out from the pack when interacting with college coaches. Character, work ethic and personality are all huge factors in helping coaches extend offers to high school athletes. These are all very controllable and matter to some coaches almost as much as academic and athletic performance.

Additionally, check out the the NCSA Recruiting Information website to familiarize yourself with the recruiting schedule for each sport. Timing is everything when reaching out to schools. Communicate with coaches whenever possible to show your interest and practice marketing yourself!