Category: Quick Tips
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You Got a College Offer: What Should You Do Next?
Receiving a college athletic offer is exciting. It represents an opportunity you have likely worked hard to earn. But before immediately saying yes, take a step back. A college offer is not just something to celebrate — it is also an opportunity to evaluate whether the school, athletic program, and…
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Stop Copying & Pasting Recruiting Emails: 5 Mistakes That Hurt Student-Athletes
One of the best ways for student-athletes to introduce themselves to college coaches is through email. In fact, for many recruits, it’s the very first interaction they’ll have with a college program. Because athletes often email dozens — even hundreds — of coaches throughout their recruiting journey, it’s understandable to…
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How to Search for College Programs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Student-Athletes
Finding colleges to add to your recruiting list does not have to start with typing “best colleges for my sport” into Google and hoping for the best. A smarter approach is to use the search tools and member directories provided by college athletic associations to narrow programs by factors such…
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The 12 Things Every Student-Athlete Should Include in Every Email to College Coaches
Your emails to college coaches are one of the most important tools in your college recruiting process. Whether you’re introducing yourself for the first time, following up after an event, or sending a season update, every email should make it easy for coaches to understand who you are, why they…
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How to Email College Coaches: The 3 Questions Every Recruiting Email Should Answer
When a college coach opens your email, they’re not expecting a novel. They’re trying to quickly figure out: Who is this athlete?Why should I evaluate this athlete?Why is this athlete interested in my program? If your email clearly answers those three questions, you’re already making the coach’s job easier —…
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Before you start anything, create an email address!
College coaches expect student-athletes to communicate with them directly — not their parents, coaches, or recruiters/recruiting websites. Most of this communication will be done via email, so student-athletes must create their own personal email address if they have not already done so. Here’s why: Coaches want to open up their…
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5 Steps To Start The College Recruiting Process
You want to play your sport at the next level, but you have no idea where to start. You have come to the right place! Here are first 5 steps in the college recruiting process:
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