It happens every year where athletes who aren’t particularly great at their sport basically walk into a scholarship opportunity or makes a team at a school. You are spending hours every week on your recruiting and it seems like you … [Read More]
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Insider Secrets to Finding Scholarships and Opportunities at the College Level
This article describes specific situations that happen in the recruiting process where you as a recruit have an advantage. These are situations where the athletes I have worked with have taken the opportunity to get scholarships or roster spots at … [Read More]
The Mistake 90% of Athletes Make When Emailing College Coaches
One of the dirty little secrets about recruiting is that it is easier than it has ever been for college coaches to find recruits. What hasn’t changed, is that they don’t have the time to sift through all of these … [Read More]
How to Graduate Early from High School
For a long time, the NCAA was mostly concerned with athletes graduating late from high school. Athletes who were short on their core courses or just wanted another year to develop physically would be held back or attend a year … [Read More]
The Unwritten Code of the College Walk-On
Every college program tries to recruit the best athletes they can and offers them great scholarships to choose their school over another. What almost never get’s talked about, is that while a college team might be driven by a coach … [Read More]
What Your Local College Recruiting Story Isn’t Telling You
All across the country newspapers publish stories about the local star athletes who are getting recruited by the top college coaches. These are great stories meant to fill communities in on what’s happening with their top local prep athletes. Unfortunately, … [Read More]
How Do I Get College Coaches to Watch Me Play?
More than any other single event in the recruiting process, athletes and parents equate seeing scouts and coaches at your games as the sign that you are being seriously recruited. It is certainly true that if a school is going … [Read More]
5 Most Common Questions From National Signing Day
Signing Day is one of the busiest days for our websites. We get hundreds of calls, emails, and questions on social media. We do our best to answer everything we can, but we don’t always get to everyone. Because there … [Read More]
What the New NCAA Rules Mean For You
The NCAA passed proposed rule changes on January 19th. The new rules will take effect starting August 1st of this year. I am not going to cover all 26 proposed rules but instead focus on the rules that are going … [Read More]
Do You Make These Recruiting Mistakes in the College Recruiting Process?
The college recruiting process can confuse athletes and lead them to commit many recruiting mistakes. Below is a collection of resources we have shared with athletes over the last year that will help you avoid making the recruiting mistakes that … [Read More]
How to Understand NCAA Basketball Recruiting and Maximize Your Scholarship Opportunities
The NCAA recruiting process for basketball is different than any other sport, so basketball players that want to find a scholarship opportunity must learn when coaches can scout and evaluate them. Men’s Basketball Recruiting: the Recruiting Period and the Evaluation … [Read More]
Lacrosse Contact Period: How Prospects can Become College Lacrosse Recruits
What is a Contact Period? First, let’s start by defining a contact period: A contact period is a set time determined by the NCAA when coaches can contact athletes. It isn’t the only time an athlete and a coach can speak … [Read More]
Are You Ready to Learn About Recruiting Profiles?
Understanding Recruiting Profiles A recruiting profile can be your link to communicating with college coaches. This is where you can tell college coaches all about yourself both academically and athletically. As a potential recruit, it’s your job to make your … [Read More]
Winter Break Recruiting Checklist:Improve Your College Recruiting with this Helpful Guide
For student-athletes, winter vacation brings a much-needed break in school and gives athletes time to evaluate where they stand in regard to finding an athletic scholarship, and what they can do to correct their course, or to increase their chances. … [Read More]
College Soccer Showcases: Where to Find Them and Why They Are Beneficial to Your Recruitment
Soccer Showcases are intended to help boost a player’s recruitment. Showcases give recruits time to play and be evaluated by college coaches. Keep in mind that earning a spot on a college team takes a lot of work; attending one … [Read More]
Most Top Football Recruits are Already Verbally Committed
Last week we discussed the CIF football playoffs and the recruiting mistakes athletes commit when waiting until late in their career to start thinking about recruiting. Now we shift the focus to several athletes on the teams playing for state … [Read More]
How to Get a Cross Country Scholarship
The quiet period for NCAA cross country begins Monday, December 10, and with the exception of a brief dead period from December 16-21, runs until January 2, 2013. Athletes must know what the NCAA recruiting calendar looks like for their … [Read More]
Swimming in College: The Fastest Way to Contact College Coaches
College Swimming Up and coming swimmers and divers might be under the impression that if you post good times and scores, then you will have no problems getting college swimming and diving coaches attention. This will always be true for … [Read More]
CIF Football Playoffs: How to Steer Clear of These Big Recruiting Mistakes
It’s the time of year when high school football championships, like our local CIF football playoffs, take place. So many potential recruits across the country have worked so hard for this- the opportunity to play on a big stage where … [Read More]
Why You Need Good Questions to Ask a College Coach on Recruiting
Too often we see athletes take the wrong approach to contacting a college coach. If you plan on becoming a serious candidate for an athletic scholarship, then when you contact a college coach you must have good questions to ask … [Read More]
Are You Ready to Play Basketball in College?
Balancing the Basketball Season and Your Basketball Recruitment Just because it’s time to get serious on the court you don’t have to halt all your recruitment progress during the season. Basketball recruitment is fierce and you are going to be … [Read More]
How to Get Noticed by College Coaches and Scouts
So you’ve read some of our previous articles about the importance of researching colleges and contacting coaches at those schools, and now you are ready to get your name out there to coaches. But, simply sending a plain, generic email out to coaches … [Read More]
3 Expert Tips to Help You Find the Best Wrestling College
High school wrestlers dream of one day competing at the college level, but just like anything else it takes hard work and dedication to find a college to wrestle for. Wrestlers are among the hardest training athletes, so don’t let … [Read More]
How to Get Better at Basketball and Improve Your Recruiting With iHoops
iHoops.com is a website that every basketball player, parent of a player, or coach should visit if they want to improve their skills and knowledge of the game of basketball. iHoops is a joint venture between the NCAA and the … [Read More]
How to Avoid Making the Same Mistakes as AJ Barker
Junior walk-on AJ Barker, the Minnesota Gophers’ leading receiver, abruptly quit the team this past Sunday, November 18th. His reason for leaving stemmed from a dispute between Barker, head coach Jerry Kill, and the athletic training staff. Barker injured his … [Read More]
Recent News about the Gymnastics Recruiting Period
Paving the way to be a successful gymnastic recruit is going to take plenty of skill and a lot of motivation. There are many avenues you can take in your recruitment, but ultimately, if you plan on earning a gymnastics scholarship … [Read More]
The Dead Period and What It Means for Your Recruiting
The NCAA Dead Period The dead period may sound like a time when an athlete can’t do anything to help their recruiting, but really the NCAA dead period rules just prohibits face-to-face contact between coaches and athletes. During the dead … [Read More]
Stay Ahead of the Trend in Soccer Recruiting
On Thursday November 15, 2012, the NCAA tournament to crown the division I men’s soccer champion gets underway. Many familiar teams will enter the tournament with aspirations of taking the crown, but a new trend in recruiting has altered the … [Read More]
Don’t Miss College Application Deadlines
High School Senior Student-athletes Have a Busy Year Ahead We know senioritis is quite contagious. It makes you want to kick-back and relax during your last year of high school, but if you are a student-athlete there really is no time to … [Read More]
How Junior College Can Improve Your Chances of Getting a Scholarship
In the 11th week of the college football season, Kansas State sits at number two in the BCS standings. No one predicted that in the fourth week of BCS polling that Kansas State, who began the season ranked number 22 … [Read More]
Why You Should Find the Right AAU or Travel Basketball Team
Need a Reason to Find a Club Basketball Team? Take it from Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Josh Smith, Dajuan Wagner, J.R. Smith, Tim Thomas and Anthony Davis- all professional players who grew up playing on an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball … [Read More]
What You Should Do After the Early Signing Period
Our first article about the early signing period talks about the benefits of signing an NLI and how athletes can receive an early scholarship offer. Now, our focus shifts to an analysis of what happens after the early signing period and what … [Read More]
Academic Eligibility: Athletes Need to Counsel Themselves
The story of Corynne Notz and Calhan High school is a cautionary tale for every prospective student-athlete. Corynne was all set to play her freshman year at Colorado Christian University when the university discovered that two of her courses were … [Read More]
Want to Sign a National Letter of Intent During the Early Signing Period?
Every athlete that receives a scholarship to an NCAA division I or II school must sign a National Letter of Intent (NLI). From November 14, 2012 through November 21, 2012, athletes in sports other than football, field hockey, soccer, track … [Read More]
AAU and Club Volleyball Teams Help You Get a Scholarship: Tryouts Start in November
One avenue an athlete can take as they decide to proceed in competing in their sport throughout high school and during college is to play on a competitive volleyball club team. This type of competition not only helps athletes develop … [Read More]
You Can Get Money to Play Sports at a Division III College
Sometimes athletes must dig deep to find a playing opportunity. Less than two percent of high school athletes end up playing at the NCAA Division I or II level. That leaves 98 percent of athletes to either give up on … [Read More]
This is How to Start Getting Recruited
Athletes, you are one of a kind; you are dedicated, you are hard-working and you are competitive. You understand that if you want something bad enough you have to work hard to achieve it- which is exactly what you should … [Read More]
How to Jump-start Your College Recruiting if You Hit a Roadblock
Did you get off to a good start in your college recruiting, but have since hit a road block? Maybe you received some initial interest from coaches, played at a few camps, and even registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center; but now, … [Read More]
International Students: Look at Junior College for Opportunities in the United States
No matter what country an athlete comes from, international students who want to play at a college in the United States face a task that can feel intimidating. For international athletes, simply getting a coach’s attention tends to require more effort … [Read More]
4 Ways To Make Your College Recruitment Happen
You can think there is going to be an easy way to get college scouts to see you, but if you realize early that there isn’t a magic button you will be better prepared. So stop searching the internet hoping to find … [Read More]
Don’t Let Injuries Stop Your College Recruiting
There are many obstacles on the path of college recruiting. Injuries are one of the first that come to mind, and not many people have been bitten by the injury bug quite like soccer player and Delran, Pennsylvania senior John … [Read More]
Emailing Coaches: This is How You Get a Coach to Respond to Emails
If you’ve started your athletic career without worrying about how to continue playing sports in college then you may have already dug yourself into a deep hole. This is the mentality high school athletes need to shake from their system … [Read More]
Five Ways to Tell You Are Getting Recruited By a College Coach
At Athnet, we constantly talk to high school athletes and their families about college recruiting. They always want to know if coach has serious interest in them and what things will tell them they are being recruited. The way a … [Read More]
It Doesn’t Always Happen This Way: A Top Football Player’s Great Transfer Experience
We have talked in the past about how the transfer process doesn’t always go smoothly for athletes and about how it’s much more complicatedthan athletes expect. But sometimes athletes graduate from college with a degree prior to using all of their eligibility. … [Read More]
Preparing for Official Visits
Now that most senior prospects have started their final year of high school, official visits to college campuses are in full swing. Official visits are often the final piece of the puzzle in the recruiting process for prospects. When a … [Read More]
Having The Right Expectations for Your Child Will Lead to More Scholarship Opportunities
The breakdown in recruiting often happens when players and parents expectations are too high. At times, it turns into a case where parents push their child toward a university too competitive for them, in hopes of earning an athletic scholarship; … [Read More]
One of the Fastest Ways to Lose a Scholarship Offer
An angry mother recently wrote a letter to administrators at Texas Tech University complaining that her son was mistreated by former head coach Billy Gillispie. The mother accused Gillispie of berating her son during a camp for high school athletes last … [Read More]
Top College Coaches and Tips on College Recruiting
Potential college recruits shouldn’t look at recruiting as something that they can put in a little effort a couple of times a year and still expect to receive the scholarship offer of their dreams. It’s something that no matter what … [Read More]
Can You Handle the Life of a College Athlete?
No one can prepare you to play college sports. With that said, will you be ready to become a college athlete knowing your college experience will be unlike that of the rest of the student-body population? It’s Important For Potential … [Read More]
One Recruit’s Incredible Feat Matched By Another Recruit
College recruiting is simple, right? Play well in your sport and coaches and scouts from all the top schools will find you; all you have to do is pick the best offer and sign on the dotted line. Think again. … [Read More]
A Look at Today’s College Recruiting Landscape
An article written by Charlie Adams for the NCSA Blog describes the changes in recruiting he has seen in the last 30 years. 30 years ago, recruiting wasn’t quite the fast-paced environment like it does today. You didn’t see 8th … [Read More]
Avoid Losing Eligibility Due to Delayed Enrollment
Cases where an athlete loses a season of eligibility because he or she delayed enrollment in college are normally pretty shocking. The athlete often has no idea that he or she risked eligibility by not starting college. The athlete might … [Read More]
The Ultimate Goal: Going Pro
Turning pro is a dream for athletes who have worked their butt off their entire life and sacrificed so much for their sport. It’s an honor to be considered one of the elite considering the amount of high school athletes … [Read More]
Four Things You Must Know Before You Transfer
High school athletes who want to get recruited sometimes jump on the first offer or opportunity they come across, but hidden complexities in the NCAA transfer process make it more difficult to transfer than most athletes expect. Nerman Delic, a … [Read More]
The Recruiting Advantage Every Athlete Should Use
Potential college recruits are constantly looking for an advantage over other athletes. Well, exploring local colleges and universities is an obvious advantage that athletes often overlook. Coaches’ recruiting budgets don’t allow them to get out on the road as much … [Read More]
Understanding the NCAA’s Changes to Academic Standards for International Students
The Bible for international prospects who want to play college athletics in Division I or Division II is the NCAA Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility. In the guide are the rules the NCAA uses to translate international … [Read More]
Don’t Underestimate the Pressure of College Sports
Did you know there are over 3 million athletes competing in high school sports? When you compare that to the nearly 200,000 NCAA athletes competing, you may think your chances of playing at the college level are slim. If you … [Read More]
Set Your Expectations Early: Not All Recruits Get to Play
Lane Kiffen said something that we wish all recruits (football players especially) could hear: “If you really study the country, you’re probably going to find maybe 5 impact true freshman around the country that truly impact their team. Your Marquis … [Read More]
When It Comes to Recruiting, Think Outside the Box
If you are a serious recruit, then you need to read this and learn why in today’s highly competitive world of college sports you need to stand out if you want a scholarship. Potential recruits need to quickly learn all … [Read More]
University of Oregon Raises the Bar With its New ‘Quack Cave’
Most college sports fans are familiar with the University of Oregon’s close relationship with Nike and the benefits that come with their relationship. The Ducks typically bring out trendy new jerseys each season, and the Casanova Center is a state … [Read More]
How is Your Recruiting Going to Change September 1st?
On September 1st the NCAA opens the doors on college recruiting for upper classman. For all Junior’s that is the date D1 and D2 coaches can officially begin to send emails, letters and accept your social media request. For senior … [Read More]
Understanding Initial Eligibility Waivers
When Washington State announced that Que Johnson had been ruled a partial qualifier by the NCAA, it lead to a bit of confusion. Partial qualifiers have not existed in Division I since August 2005, when a set of new initial … [Read More]
Georgia Coach Mark Richt Shows Junior College Can Get You Recruited
Junior college can help athletes in all sports get a little more experience prior to attending a four-year school. For some athletes in certain sports, like football and to some extent basketball, junior college can be a necessary stepping stone … [Read More]
Strategies to Help You Get Early Scholarship Offers
In the majority of our blogs we highlight how top recruits go through a slightly different process than the rest of potential college prospects. We want recruits of all abilities to learn the ins and outs of college recruiting, and … [Read More]
College Coaches Use Social Media for Recruiting
Social media, and mostly Twitter, has entrenched itself in the college recruiting world, and it’s only going to continue to dig in deeper. Social media allows information to travel at basically instantaneous speed, which makes it the perfect vehicle for coaches to … [Read More]
Conferences, Not NCAA, Keep Nonqualifiers Out of School
One of the most stressful times for a college athlete is waiting for their initial eligibility status to clear. The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies athletes as qualifiers or nonqualifiers, and so they hold many of the cards for athletes waiting … [Read More]
Make Sure You Know The New NCAA Eligibility Standards
In just a few weeks, a brand new group of high school students will start both their athletic and academic careers. Because of the way a bunch of rules in Division I combine together, the start of high school is … [Read More]
Seven Strategies College Coaches Use to Find Players
One of the most common questions we answer for potential student-athletes is “How will coaches find me?” This sounds like it should be a straight forward answer, but unfortunately it is not. It is our job to explain to recruits … [Read More]
Tips For Potential College Walk-ons
A great question was posted on one of our favorite recruiting blogs, Coach Thurmond’s College Golf Recruiting Blog. A recruit asked him, “For the Walk-On Tryout in September, do I just show up and play, or is there a registration … [Read More]
The Top Recruits Have What Most Recruits Don’t
Student-athletes need to realize when it comes to their recruitment the more they do to get their name out to coaches the better their chances of being offered a spot on a college team. It is extremely important for potential … [Read More]
Should You Play For a Coach Who Commits Violations?
While it might seem like every coach in college athletics is committing serious recruiting violations, that is not the case. The overwhelming majority of prospects, even in the revenue sports like football and basketball, will not be offered money, gifts, … [Read More]
Las Vegas Recruiting Showcase: What Athletes Can Learn
If you want to get recruited by college coaches, attending summer camps and showcases is a must. We’ve talked about it before, but taking the right steps before you attend camps and showcases can make all the difference between getting … [Read More]
A Plyometric Training Regimen to Fuel Your College Recruiting
Sport Plyometric Programming Physiologically, plyometric jumping exercises put a very high demand on the tendons , muscles, and neuromuscular system of the hip, knee and ankle joints. The learning and perfection of jumping skills must be technically correct and … [Read More]
Lacrosse Proves to Help One Football Recruit Get Better
Serious athletes take all aspects of their training into consideration; they are always looking for ways to improve and be the best. You may think that because you are a two-sport athlete that you are doing all the work you … [Read More]
Learn More About a Potential School With This Information
We talk about what to look for in a school in terms of athletics quite often, but athletes sometimes overlook the academic aspect of the recruiting process, even though academics and athletics are equally important. Here are some things to … [Read More]
What an Early Scholarship Offer Really Means
Getting offered a scholarship is one of the most exciting moments for a high school athlete. It means the validation of years of effort, it can be the start of an exciting, if confusing, journey through the recruiting process, and … [Read More]
Lessons From a Top 30 Basketball Recruit
When most athletes think about preparing for their college recruitment, they picture themselves working harder in the gym or maybe attending showcases and combines so they can have the opportunity to play in front of college coaches and increase their … [Read More]
What Happens to Athletes When a School Cuts a Sport?
The University of Maryland recently announced that they will cut seven sports teams from competition for the 2012-2013 school year. In the past, we have written about how funding for college sports may have a different impact on your recruiting, … [Read More]
Schools Use Flexible Scholarship Limits to Get More Athletes Aid
When choosing a school, whether or not the university can offer a scholarship and how big that scholarship might be are critical questions for prospects. Once a prospect starts being offered athletic scholarships, the ability of a school to offer … [Read More]
Don’t Lose Eligibility Because of Travel Team Associations
The NCAA has focused on limiting the influence coaches at top AAU basketball teams have in the college recruiting process in recent years, and they are continuing to crack down on the issue due to athlete eligibility issues. Playing on … [Read More]
Simple Steps to Make College Recruiting Easier for You
When you hear the word character brought up in the recruitment process, you probably don’t think much of it. Most recruits believe they are just fine in the character department and would rather dedicate their time to playing and getting … [Read More]
Steve Spurrier Shows How to Take the Right Approach to Recruiting Camps
Spurrier said they had over 400 kids come to a one-day camp at SC today from places as far as FL and NJ. — Kristi Dosh (@SportsBizMiss) July 17, 2012 2012 marks Steve Spurrier’s 20th appearance at SEC Media Day. … [Read More]
How to Get a Medical Redshirt
Injuries are a fact of life in sports, but in college they carry extra weight. Serious injuries cause athletes to lose some of the precious time they have competing in college athletics. Time marches on, whether it’s the four seasons … [Read More]
What Separates the Top Athletes in Recruiting?
Competition is the very nature of athletics, so if you go into the recruiting process thinking “I’ll find a scholarship easily, without much work,” you are already starting off with a major disadvantage. You will have to work hard to … [Read More]
Reclassifying 101: Important Info to Consider Before Reclassifying
A lot of things can change during a prospect’s recruitment, but for a long time one of the givens was the year an athlete would finish high school and start college. The occasional recruit would have academic issues and need … [Read More]
Learn How to Choose the Right College for You
Knowing which college campus is a good fit for you is a major part of the recruiting process. You never know how much you will like a college until you have seen it first. We often hear from recruits who … [Read More]
From Unknown to NCAA to NBA: Lessons from Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis has enjoyed quite the ride over the last few years- going from being literally unknown in high school, to an NCAA Champion, to the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. The key breakthrough for Davis came when … [Read More]
3 Quick Tips to Help You Expand Your College Recruiting
We have said it a million times, but the college recruiting process can confuse athletes who are otherwise qualified to continue to play sports and receive a college education. You may have a basic understanding of what you need to … [Read More]
NCAA Rules Limit Scholarship Package Deals
The story of Robert Nkemdiche’s recruitment began with his commitment to Clemson and has now centered around the number of friends and teammates Clemson has offered scholarships to in order to secure and keep Nkemdiche’s commitment. It has lead to … [Read More]
Save Money by Beating the Eligibility Center Fee Increase
Starting on September 1, 2012, the fees for registering with the Eligibility Center will increase. Domestic prospects will pay $70 (up $5) while international prospects will see a bigger increase, from $95 to $120. This has prospects wondering whether they … [Read More]
Increase Your College Scholarships Opportunities
If you think being prepared for your recruitment means picking out 1-5 college teams that you are only familiar with because you watch them on TV, then you have already limited your college bound opportunities. Communicating with recruits is what … [Read More]
The New NCAA Rule Changes May Affect You
Starting on June 15, 2012, the NCAA made significant rule changes for both Men’s Division I Basketball and all Division II sports. Coaches are now allowed to make unlimited calls and send unlimited text messages to recruits following June 15th … [Read More]
What Coaches Can’t Do In the Admissions Process
Recruiting is most often associated with college athletics, but recruiting is an activity performed all over a college campus. Schools are trying to attract superstar professors. Journals are fighting to grab the best articles. And labs are working to get … [Read More]
Factors Coaches Consider When Making Scholarship Decisions
Coaches are the people who determine which athletes get scholarships at the college level, not athletic directors, the admissions offices, or the NCAA or NAIA Eligibility Centers. High school athletes who want to continue their careers at the collegiate level … [Read More]
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Changing Teams
As an athlete you get used to training, practicing, school, and homework all jam-packed into your schedule. You understand there is more to sports than showing up for practice, especially since you want to take your competitiveness to the next … [Read More]
Recovering From a Bad Class
The NCAA’s intitial eligibility requirements are all about making sure high school students make steady progress through a basic education that should prepare them for college. For most prospects, getting eligible is a simple task: take four core courses every … [Read More]
Get a Football Scholarship- Snoop Doggy-Style
Many of you may have heard that the UCLA Bruins signed P. Diddy’s son, Justin Combs, to a football scholarship for the 2012-2013 season. Well, the Bruins have continued down the hip-hop road by offering Snoop Dogg’s son Cordell Broadus … [Read More]
Using APR as a Prospect, Part 2
Once you have an understanding about how the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate, or APR is calculated, you can better understand what an APR score is when you dig into it, and what it tells you about the past and present situation … [Read More]
Looking for a Scholarship? Start Here!
Before you do anything in recruiting, you will need to evaluate and research the schools that you are interested in attending. This does not just mean put together a quick list of the top ranked schools because you like their … [Read More]
Using APR as a Prospect, Part 1 of 2
One of the major successes of the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate, or APR, has been just how much the APR is talked about. Coaches obsess over it, fans follow it, and current student-athletes can be affected by it. Less discussed is … [Read More]
The Nuts and Bolts of the NCAA Eligibility Center Process
The NCAA has done a fairly good job of getting the word out about what the requirements are to be an academic qualifier. Less well known is the process prospects must go through to get that designation and their amateur certification … [Read More]
Pre-Plyometric Evaluation and Training for Women
There is a high occurrence of ACL injuries among female athletes in American sports. Even with the benefits of various training programs their injuries are prevalent and frequent. Most of these injuries are sustained without the incidence of contact, occurring when … [Read More]
#21 Recruiting Corner: Starbucks Giftcards, Creating an Account on the Coaches’ Contact Database, & an Interview with Social Media Guru Kevin DeShazo
Do you have questions about the recruiting process you would like us to answer on the recruiting corner? You can contact us on Twitter, Facebook or leave your questions in the comments at the bottom of the page! Joshua: Hey, … [Read More]
The Secret To Getting Scouts and Coaches to Watch You
Athletes ask us all the time, “How can I get college scouts to come my games.” Our response to this usually goes something like this: “Have you asked any scouts or college coaches to attend your games?” Most athletes were … [Read More]
Transferring Colleges: It’s Harder Than You Think
Athletes come to us all the time with the idea that they can transfer between NCAA Division I or II schools without any problem; they don’t realize that coaches at these levels hold all the power, and can decide whether … [Read More]
Beau Hossler and Lessons About Your NCAA Amateur Status
The NCAA has strict guidelines defining an athlete’s amateur status. If an athlete violates any of them, they are in jeopardy of becoming ineligible to compete at the NCAA level. 17-year-old amateur Beau Hossler’s competition in the 2012 US Open … [Read More]
#20 Recruiting Corner: Starbucks gift cards and Interview with Coach Matt Sonnichsen
[powerpress] Joshua: Joshua Zimmerman here bringing you another round of “The Recruiting Corner” guys. Thanks for tuning in and I hope this past week has been great. Listen, a couple housecleaning issues before I go into this week’s episode. All … [Read More]
4 Ways Parents Can Help Their Child Get Recruited
There is a lot to know about the recruiting process. Student -athletes already have a lot on their plate; once recruiting is factored in, look out! As the athletes’ number one supporter, it’s important for you to be there for … [Read More]
It’s Science… Athletes Are Smarter
Everyone has heard the phrase “dumb jock” used in reference to athletes’ performance in the classroom, but is the stereotype really true? Not according to the Los Angeles Unified School District. The LAUSD recently conducted a study that shows athletes … [Read More]
The Dos and Don’ts of College Recruiting
Finding a college to continue your academic and athletic career is a challenging task. It is definitely not something that should be taken lightly because your choice in a college will affect you for the rest of your life. Here … [Read More]
#19 Recruiting Corner: We’re Back! Why Don’t You Like Us?!!? Facebook, Twitter, & Starbucks?
[powerpress] Joshua: Hey guys. Welcome back. The Recruiting Corner is here. I know you’ve missed us. We’ve missed you. I want to introduce somebody new. This is Judy. Judy works here in the office, and she does a lot for … [Read More]
MLB and NCAA Discussing Scholarship Deal
The NCAA is discussing a partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB). The partnership would help bring more money to NCAA baseball programs in the form of scholarships. There is still a lot to be discussed and worked out, and this … [Read More]
Understanding NCAA Eligibility Center Information
College eligibility requirements are one of the most complex areas of the recruiting process, especially for athletes who do not take the traditional route of getting recruited during high school. Making the decision to participate in college sports can be … [Read More]
A Quick Guide to Evaluating Sports Camps
One of the most common questions we get here is, “How do I figure out which camps I should go to?” There is no quick answer to this question because it really depends on what kind of camp someone is … [Read More]
Are You Better off Playing One or More Sports? (Part 2)
Part 1 of this series discusses the information high school athletes should consider before giving up playing multiple sports to focus on one sport. What outside factors are playing into this shift? Should athletes take injury into account when considering opportunities … [Read More]
The Best Ways to Keep Your Scholarship Options Open
Once you are engrossed in the recruiting process, you may feel pulled in several directions. College coaches will tell them everything they want to hear; their goal is to have those targeted student athletes commit and sign with their school. … [Read More]
5 Tips to Finding the Best College Coach For You
Communicating with College Coaches Will Put You on Track to Finding the Right College Program As a student athlete, you have had your fair share of coaches, and you know what type of coach you excel under and what type … [Read More]
Are You Better Off Playing One or More Sports? (Part 1)
Many high school students are shifting from being multiple-sport athletes to single-sport athletes. But are athletes making these decisions based on the right information? What are the driving factors behind the movement? Most importantly, are athletes’ best interests kept in … [Read More]
The Scholarship Game: Do You Know How to Play?
Many athletes understand the challenges of the recruiting process but still plan on waiting for offers from the top schools. To highlight the challenges of going from being recruited to signing an offer, we want to take a look at … [Read More]
Secrets to Finding Colleges that Offer Scholarships in Your Sport
Researching colleges is an essential part of the recruiting process—it will help you find all the information about the things a college has to offer, including academics, majors, athletic programs, and financial aid opportunities. There Are No Shortcuts If you … [Read More]
4 Tips to Becoming a College Tight End Recruit
The tight end position can be of extreme value or limited importance, depending on the type of offense your coach has implemented. Professional teams such as the New England Patriots and the Peyton Manning- era Indianapolis colts made the tight … [Read More]
Get Inside Info From Potential Teammates by Using Social Media
You will never get a full appreciation for a program just by talking to a coach, but you can learn how to use social media outlets to connect with athletes at the programs you will potentially play for. Athletes can … [Read More]
How to Prepare for a Verbal Scholarship Offer
Verbal commitments are increasing in popularity for the NCAA Division I and Division II colleges, and athletes need to understand their implications. Verbal commitments are a nonbinding scholarship deal between an athlete and a coach. Coaches sometimes tend to pressure … [Read More]
Don’t Sit The Bench Your Freshman Year
Ninety-nine percent of high school athletes are not physically or mentally ready to play sports at the college level when they arrive on campus. As a former SEC strength coach, I have seen it all when it comes to college freshmen: … [Read More]
Choosing A Division Level and Other Reader Questions
We got another great reader e-mail the other day, and we thought we would share some of the questions and answers that came about from the e-mail. Don’t forget that we are available by phone, e-mail, Facebook, and Twitter for you … [Read More]
Why Travel Teams Are Essential for Athletic Scholarships
High school is the time in an athlete’s career when they are supposed to develop as a player and to grow as a competitor; from here, athletes will learn if they want to continue to play at the college level … [Read More]
Don’t Waste Your Money on Camps Unless You Do This
We recently received an e-mail from a parent asking us several great questions. We wanted to share those questions with everyone because they apply to almost all of you, but you may not have had the time to ask us … [Read More]
When Should You Start The College Recruiting Process?
One of the most popular questions we get at Athnet is “When should I start the recruiting process?” The answer is: usually a lot earlier than you think. Too often athletes wait until their senior year or even halfway through their senior … [Read More]
The Top 5 Terms You Need to Know About the NCAA Recruiting Calendar
The NCAA publishes recruiting calendars each year to help athletes and coaches understand when different periods of the recruiting process occur. As a recruit, you must understand how the recruiting calendar for your sport will dictate your interactions with coaches. … [Read More]
The First 3 Steps To Recruiting If You Haven’t Started Yet
Taking the first step and actually starting your college recruitment is definitely the hardest part of the process. The majority of student athletes are not sure where to begin, so they put off understanding the process and never fully pursue … [Read More]
Seniors, Here Are 375 Universities Still Looking For Students
It’s the time of the year when the dust is starting to settle, and many high school athletes are realizing that they do not have a school to play for next year. In the past, we have discussed options for … [Read More]
If You Have To Play in College Be Ready To Walk-On
High school students looking for the opportunity to continue their athletic and academic career should consider their options to walk-on to a program. We have discussed options for seniors such as postgraduate studies and junior college, but walking on to … [Read More]
3 Dangerous College Recruiting Traps
Getting recruited to play college sports is easier said than done. Many high school athletes do not realize the amount of work that goes into the recruiting process, until they find themselves somewhere in the middle of it. Because there … [Read More]
Protect Yourself From College Coaching Changes
College coaches are a huge part of the recruiting process. They spend time, sometimes years, communicating with athletes and enticing them to play for their school. Athletes sometimes choose one school over another because of the relationship they have with … [Read More]
Being Good at Your Sport Is Not Enough
We come across too many athletes that think if they just concentrate on their sport and are really good, they will find an athletic scholarship. Maybe it is due to the growing popularity of college football recruiting. With things like … [Read More]
#18 Recruiting Corner: Andrew Luck, Contacting College Coaches & NCAA Eligibility Center
[powerpress] If you have any questions for next weeks recruiting corner, leave them in the comments below or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+. Joshua: All right guys. After a long break we are back with The Recruiting … [Read More]
4 Things You Must Know Before Starting Your Recruiting Process
College recruiting can be an intense process. Many student-athletes don’t realize the time and effort they will have to put into the process before seeing the results they want. Some still believe that coaches will find them and don’t do … [Read More]
Don’t Lose Your Scholarship in The Recruiting Shuffle
As a potential college recruit, you must proactively call and e-mail college coaches to get recruited. Making the initial contact with coaches is one of the most important steps of the recruiting process, but if you are unable to stay organized throughout, … [Read More]
Get Recruited with a YouTube Channel
Using video to gain exposure is a key part of the recruiting process; it helps coaches to see your skill set and to determine if you are a good fit for their program. Coaches will want to see you play … [Read More]
4 Things You Need to Know About NAIA Eligibility
What is the NAIA Eligibility Center? Before a student-athlete will be able to participate in collegiate sports at the NAIA level they will first need to visit the NAIA clearinghouse website and submit their personal information, GPA, test scores, high … [Read More]
How to Get Recruited Using Your Highlight Video
Once you have created a good recruiting highlight video, you must learn how to effectively use it to get yourself recruited. Coaches will want to know your stats, grades, and information on the teams you play on; but this all … [Read More]
Volleyball Recruiting Advice From The ESPN Player of the Year
Women’s volleyball is one of the most popular sports in middle school and high school. In fact, volleyball beat out baseball to rank second in team sports participation in the United States (2011). That means there is high competition among … [Read More]
You Can’t Just Wait For A Scholarship After High School
NCAA eligibility is a complex subject, and most athletes do not realize they start losing eligibility just one year after they graduate high school. Make sure you fully understand the rules for your sport before you decide to delay your … [Read More]
5 Steps to Becoming a Recruitable Defensive Lineman
Dominant defenses are usually led by dominant defensive lines. Let’s reflect on this year’s Super Bowl-winning New York Giants and their tenacious pass rush led by Justin Tuck. It was Tuck and his team of “Giants” that struck fear into … [Read More]
5 Things Each Year to Get Recruited
Ninth Grade This is your first year of high school- your time to jump in and get your feet wet. This will mark the beginning of documenting your athleticism and academics to later show to college coaches. Keep track of … [Read More]
The Best Time to Contact Coaches
So you want to contact a coach, but you need to know the best time to contact them. Well, it really depends on how you are trying to contact him or her. If you are making a phone call, you … [Read More]
Multiyear Scholarships: Why it May Affect You Differently Than You Think
When athletes think about the possibility of a multi-year scholarship, they typically think about the safety of not needing their scholarship renewed annually. However, the new ruling may affect athletes in a more negative way than many of them think. … [Read More]
#17 Recruiting Corner: Walking on at Ohio State, NCAA slowing change, Benefits of D2, Neon Deion
[powerpress] Be sure to ask us questions about the recruiting process in the comments below. Joshua: All right, guys. Back for one more Recruiting Corner in our Monterey office. Joshua Zimmerman. David Frank, how are things going? David: It’s good. Final stages … [Read More]
Junior College Could Be a Great Option for High School Seniors
If you are a high school senior and you don’t know where you want to go to college—or you haven’t found an opportunity yet—attending junior college may be your best option. Similar to taking a postgraduate year, junior college gives … [Read More]
College Recruiting Options for High School Seniors
Are you a student-athlete that wants a chance to continue your career at the college level, but haven’t found an opportunity yet? Or, perhaps you want to develop more either athletically or academically before going to college. A post-graduate year … [Read More]
5 Things Recruits Need to Know When Preparing for NCAA College Eligibility
Representing over 1,000 colleges and universities, the NCAA was founded to protect student athletes competing at the college level. NCAA rules and guidelines are set to make sure that all athletes are competing on level ground. Who Needs to be NCAA Eligible? Recruits … [Read More]
Recruiting Tips for a Potential College Wide Receiver
Every great quarterback has had one or multiple great receivers to build a career with. It’s like having spaghetti and meatballs or peanut butter and jelly—one doesn’t really make sense without the other; they just work well as a team. … [Read More]
#16 Recruiting Corner: Access to Our College Coaches Database
[powerpress] Here is the link to get access to our college coaches database. Create your account and get started with searching for schools. Be sure to ask us questions about the recruiting process in the comments below. Joshua: And we’re back. It’s The Recruiting … [Read More]
How Athletic Department Revenue Impacts Your Recruiting
Tune in during college football’s Bowl Season or during March Madness and you are almost guaranteed to hear a discussion about athletes potentially being paid for their efforts on the court or on the field. Those statements fail to address … [Read More]
One of the Best NCAA Resources Gone Again
Families and athletes have always struggled to get answers to their eligibility questions from the NCAA. Despite the 500,000 pieces of mail and 180,000 phone calls a year to the NCAA Eligibility Center, many families are in the dark about … [Read More]
New Laws to Help You Understand Athletic Scholarships
Athletic scholarships are not fully understood by the majority of athletes and families. We spend most of our time helping you understand what it takes to get a scholarship and flourish in the recruiting process. However, just because you know … [Read More]
#15 Recruiting Corner: How to Find Scholarships, Multi-year Scholarships and Social Media in Recruiting
[powerpress] You can leave questions in the comments below. Joshua: Hey guys, welcome back. You know what time it is. We’re back with another Recruiting Corner. Joshua Zimmerman, David Frank. David: Hey guys, how’s it going? Just a quick reminder, … [Read More]
Finding the Right College Program
Now that you are ready to take your athletic and academic venture to the next level, you need to start your search for the right college and division levels. Are You Sure that You Want to Play College Sports? If you … [Read More]
The Secret Weapon for Getting an Athletic Scholarship
I get hundreds of e-mails a week, and the majority of them are asking, “How can I get an athletic scholarship?” I am happy to answer these e-mails and give my advice on what these athletes or parents can do, … [Read More]
How To Use Your College Sports Resume to Get Recruited
So Your Resume is Done and You Know Where You Want to Send it, What Should You Do Now? The first thing you should do is make sure your e-mail address is appropriate to send to college coaches. How to … [Read More]
#14 Recruiting Corner: High School Live-Streams, Letters to Coaches, & Jr. College
[powerpress] If you have any questions leave them in the comments below. Joshua: All right. It’s time for another round of The Recruiting Corner. Joshua Zimmerman and David Frank as always. What’s going on? David: Not too much, guys. … [Read More]
4 Ways To Become a Better College Running Back Recruit
Traditionally, college football coaches recruited the prototypical pro-style every down running back as a featured weapon of their offense. With the advent of the spread offense in college football schemes, recruiting for smaller- shiftier backs has become more popular. Ideally, … [Read More]
How to Get Recruited If You Have Graduated High School
If you are a high school graduate, then this article is for you. After reading this, you will have an understanding of what you will have to do in order to compete at the college level. It May Not be … [Read More]
International Student Athlete Foreign GPA Calculator
The NCAA is placing an increasing value on academic standards for student athletes. One of the most confusing eligibility issues for prospective international student athletes is figuring out if they have a good enough GPA to satisfy the core course … [Read More]
How to Write a College Recruiting Resume for Football
Football coaches are among the hardest coaches to get in contact with in the United States because of the sport’s popularity. Putting together all of your pertinent information, coupled with being persistent and proactive, will help you find the best … [Read More]
College Diving Recruiting with Dr. Ron O’Brien
We had the chance to interview Dr. Ron O’Brien, one of the biggest names in US diving. He shaped the direction of US diving as the former national technical director and high performance director of US diving. Dr. O’Brien’s athletes … [Read More]
Gambling on March Madness: Is it Worth the Risk?
Wagering on college sports is not a new concept, but there has been an exponential growth in the number of sports-betting cases being seen by the NCAA. Student athletes see betting on sports an opportunity to earn some extra money, … [Read More]
#13 Recruiting Corner: 7-on-7 Football Recruiting and Character in Recruiting
[powerpress] Do you have questions you want us to answer on the recruiting corner? Leave them in the comments below. Joshua: Hey guys, welcome back, another of The Recruiting Corner here. Joshua Zimmerman, David Frank, as always, bringing you the … [Read More]
How to Become a College Kicker
Kickers and Punters are no longer forgotten aspects of a football team. Although they may not receive as much recognition as the quarterback, often times the outcome of a game relies heavily or directly on their leg. If you’re not … [Read More]
How International Athletes Get Recruited to Play College Tennis
NCAA Tennis Recruiting Increase your tennis recruiting chances by stepping up and starting your own team research. Don’t get complacent and wait for college coaches to find you; start sending out e-mails and connecting with them on social media sites. … [Read More]
ESPN Shows College Basketball Players Twitter Names During TV Coverage
Twitter and other social media sites are becoming ingrained in the media and advertising associated with college sports. In a giant leap forward with this integration, ESPN has recently posted the Twitter account names of the basketball players of the … [Read More]
Why do You Want to Play College Sports
Playing your sport in college will be some of the best years of your life. It will set you up for success and forge incredible friendships. Unfortunately, too many athletes want to go to college for the wrong reasons and end … [Read More]
Cross Country Scholarships by the Numbers
There are more opportunities to run cross country at the college level than almost any other college sport. With so many programs, finding an opportunity to run in college and earn a scholarship comes down to looking at schools you … [Read More]
4 Tips to Becoming a Better Offensive Lineman
If you’re an offensive lineman or if you dream to become one, “BIG” is your lifestyle; and if it’s not, it should be. Offensive linemen are normally the largest bodies on the field at any given point. It’s their job … [Read More]
#12 Recruiting Corner: HS vs. Club Sports, Recruiting Strategies, Unofficial Visits, Duel-Sport Athletes
[powerpress] Do you have questions you want answered? Leave them in the comments below. Joshua: Hey guys, welcome back. You know what time it is. Another round of The Recruiting Corner. Joshua Zimmerman welcoming back David Frank how are … [Read More]
Why College Coaches Will Not Find You
The biggest misunderstanding I see when meeting with recruits about the recruiting process is that they think, “If I am good enough, coaches will find me.” This is almost never the case, and I am going to explain three very … [Read More]
What You Need to Know About NCAA Recruiting Guidelines
Entering into the unknown workings of the recruiting process sounds complicated, but it does not have to be. Understanding NCAA recruiting guidelines and knowing where to locate the most reputable resources will give student athletes the knowledge needed to be successful during … [Read More]
What to Do When Coaches Don’t Respond to Your Email
I get this question all of the time, “I am e-mailing coaches, but they aren’t responding! What do I do next?” This can be frustrating as an athlete, but you have to understand these critical things. Coaches’ e-mail boxes are extremely … [Read More]
Get Coaches to Recruit You With Your Basketball Resume
College basketball is an extremely popular sport in the United States. This makes it hard to reach coaches and find scholarships. Get an edge by proactively sending your resume out to coaches early in your high school career. Here is … [Read More]
This Will Never Happen to You in College Recruiting
If you believe what you see on major recruiting websites and on TV, you are never going to get recruited. Media companies like ESPN and Rivals make recruiting sound easy. The latest big story to come out is just full … [Read More]
#11 Recruiting Corner: Restricting Transfers, Recruiting as a Spectacle?, Are Today’s Parents Too Involved?
[powerpress] Do you have questions? Leave them in the comments below or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Josh: Hey guys, we are now in the third week of February. Welcome back to another round of the Recruiting Corner. Welcoming … [Read More]
4 Tips from a College Linebacker Prospect
When I started playing football, I knew that I wanted to be a leader. I wanted my teammates to respect and to listen to me, and I wanted my coaches to lean on me but I knew I was never … [Read More]
College Soccer Scholarships by the Numbers
The recruiting process for college soccer is going to be experiencing significant changes as the elite club teams seek to identify the top recruits as freshman in high school. This means it will be even more critical that you contact … [Read More]
Don’t Miss Out on a Scholarship Because of Your Resume
Coaches are receiving thousands of e-mails a year from recruits looking for the opportunity to play at their school. The majority of e-mails coaches receive they do not respond to because athletes don’t take the time to write a proper … [Read More]
When is the Right Time to Talk About an Athletic Scholarship With a Coach?
As the signing period for 2012 continues, we are getting the question, when is the right time to discuss scholarship with coaches? Below is a three-point checklist for recruits who want to discuss scholarships with coaches but don’t want to offend them … [Read More]
#10 Recruiting Corner: Walking-on at a University and Multi-year Scholarships
[powerpress] Do you have a question you want answered? Ask your question in the comments below. Joshua: And we’re back for another round of The Recruiting Corner, bringing you the latest breaking news in college recruiting. David, what is on our … [Read More]
You Want to Play Quarterback in College (part 2)
In the first part of this series, I discussed the intangibles of being a successful quarterback and college football recruit. This follow-up will go beyond intangible traits discussing the physical traits a college quarterback recruit should possess. Build Your Body If genetics … [Read More]
College Volleyball Scholarships by the Numbers
Volleyball is one of the best athletic scholarship opportunities for women athletes. If you are seeking a college to play for, it is up to you to reach out to coaches and find the programs that are the right fit … [Read More]
4 Steps for Getting a College Tennis Scholarship
In the past few weeks there has been an increase of articles and stories written regarding the lack of American tennis players represented at recent grand slam tournaments. Unfortunate as it is to not see Roddick or one of the … [Read More]
You Want to Play Quarterback in College (part 1)
It’s no secret what a quarterback means to a college football team. It goes without saying that the quarterback is the most important person on the football field at any given time. If you are unsure of this, please look to … [Read More]
College Track and Field Scholarships by the Numbers
Track and Field should be straight forward when it comes to college recruiting and getting an athletic scholarship. Either you are fast enough, jump high enough or throw far enough. However, every year thousands of recruits miss out on scholarship … [Read More]
Playing College Soccer Just Got Easier / Harder
The US Soccer Development Academy has instituted a new 10 month long season for their elite Development Academy Club Season. This new schedule will take effect for the 2012/13 season and will impact college soccer recruiting immediately. If you want … [Read More]
How to Write a Resume to Play College Volleyball
College volleyball coaches do not have large recruiting budgets to scour the country looking for potential recruits; therefore, athletes looking for a volleyball scholarship must proactively reach out to coaches. When contacting coaches, your e-mail will be one of thousands … [Read More]
College Baseball Scholarship by the Numbers
Continuing with our series of scholarships by the numbers here is our graphic on baseball. College baseball is different from most other college sports because college coaches and professional teams are recruiting high school athlete’s at the same time. It … [Read More]
#9 Recruiting Corner: Grey Shirting and Gauging a Coaches Interest
[powerpress] Do you have questions you want answered on the recruiting corner? Leave them in the comments below. Joshua: Hey, guys. Another round of The Recruiting Corner coming at you. Joshua Zimmerman, David Frank. How’s it going David? David: Going … [Read More]
College Basketball Scholarships by the Numbers
Next in our series of infographics is Basketball Scholarships by the Numbers. Here, you can see the number of scholarships offered at each division level, how many programs there are and in what regions programs are in. If you are interested in playing college basketball and finding a … [Read More]
How to Get Yourself Recruited: The Ross Mauermann Story
Many recruits have expectations about the recruiting process that just don’t match reality. Recruiting is nothing like it was even a few years ago. If you are getting your advice from someone who isn’t staying up to date on the … [Read More]
The NCAA Censors the Best Recruiting Advice for Athletes and Families
The NCAA and NAIA have specific rules regarding how and when coaches can begin actively recruiting players. Coaches at the NCAA D1 level cannot begin recruiting/contacting players until the summer before their senior year. Coaches at the NCAA D2 level have … [Read More]
(Defensive Positions) How Big Do You Need To Be To Play College Football?
This is the follow up graphic from yesterday with the average, maximum and minimum size of college football players for defensive positions. Consistently, the D1-A players are an inch or two taller and 10-15 lbs heavier. Also, when looking at … [Read More]
(Offensive Positions) How Big Do You Need To Be To Play College Football?
With over 1.1 million high school football players at the high school level and only 80,000 college football players, not every high school football player with get to fulfill their dream of playing college football on a scholarship. If you … [Read More]
Find the Contact Information For College Coaches
Most NCAA and NAIA colleges and universities make coaches’ contact information available online. They are located in several different places and can sometimes be challenging to find. Start by Searching for the School on Google Start with a Google search. Most of … [Read More]
#8 Recruiting Corner: Do High School Sports Matter Anymore?
[powerpress] Do you have questions you want answered on the Recruiting Corner? Ask them in the comments below. Joshua: Hey guys, welcome back to another round of The Recruiting Corner. Joshua Zimmerman, David Frank, as always. How are things going? … [Read More]
College Tennis Scholarships by the Numbers
Finding the opportunity to play college tennis and get a tennis scholarship, like most college athletics, is an extremely competitive process. It is an international competition and preparing early for your recruitment will no doubt give you the advantage needed … [Read More]
Get Recruited to Play College Softball
You must be active and contact college softball coaches if you want to find a scholarship to compete at the NCAA or NAIA level as a softball player. Softball programs have small recruiting budgets, meaning coaches cannot afford to go … [Read More]
University of Washington Blogging to an NCAA Championship
I spend a lot of time discussing social media and its impacts on college recruiting. Social media is redefining the way colleges recruit. Unfortunately, it seems like 99 percent of social media and recruiting stories focus on the negative effects. … [Read More]
#7 Recruiting Corner: Universities Monitoring Facebook, NCAA DII Changes
In this weeks recruiting corner we cover new NCAA D2 recruiting rules, Georgia Tech pulling a scholarship offer from a 11 month commit, twitter impacting the recruiting process for Shaq Thompson and Kyle Kalis and answer our facebook question of … [Read More]
5 Steps to a Killer Soccer Recruiting Resume
Soccer recruiting starts earlier than almost any other college sport, making it imperative for athletes to start reaching out to coaches at a young age. Building a great soccer resume will help you introduce yourself to college coaches and help … [Read More]
4 and 1/2 Tips for an Excellent Baseball Recruiting Resume
Baseball coaches are continually seeking athletes that are a good fit for their teams. Contrary to popular belief, the recruiting process for baseball does not begin because athletes are found via scouts, athletes are found because they took the initiative … [Read More]
Should Twitter be Influencing College Recruits Decisions?
This year we are beginning to see the impact of Twitter on college recruiting like never before. One of the more disturbing trends is the influence of the Twittersphere on the decisions that recruits make when selecting a university. One … [Read More]
Contacting College Coaches: Add Academic Information to Your Resume
Knowing what academic information you want to include on your resume is a big part of creating a resume that coaches like to read. Many athletes believe that just because they are good at their sport, their academic profile does … [Read More]
Villanova Athletic Department Forces Athletes to be “Friends”
I first read the story on Flotrack that Villanova University has asked student athletes to “friend” a program called Varsity Monitor so they can monitor the athlete’s social media accounts. As you can imagine, this has sparked some very impassioned comments … [Read More]
Email College Coaches:Get Your E-mails Opened!
It Starts with a Great Subject Line You will want to take some time to put together a great e-mail subject (e-mail title). If this is your first time attempting to contact a coach, your subject could determine whether or not he … [Read More]
Georgia Tech Pulls Scholarship from 3-Star Recruit Over Test Scores
In a story broke by jacketsonline.com, Georgia Tech pulled their scholarship offer from a 3-star defensive end football recruit, Junior Gnonkonde. This is huge news because Junior committed to Georgia Tech more than a year ago and has not been … [Read More]
#6 Recruiting Corner: Landon Collins, Gunner Kiel, Recruiting Mom’s
On this weeks recruiting corner we cover some of the biggest news in the world of college recruiting. Athnet VP David Frank makes his first appearance on the Recruiting Corner and joins your usual host Joshua Zimmerman. [powerpress] Our topics include: • The … [Read More]
Football Recruit Loses Scholarship to Michigan Because of Twitter
The story broke that Yuri Wright, one of the top cornerback recruits in the country, was expelled from his high school, Don Bosco Prep (a private Catholic school in New Jersey), and lost his scholarship to Michigan because of what … [Read More]
NCAA Stiffens Penalties for Violations: Student Athletes Take Notice
News is still coming from the very productive NCAA Convention last week. The NCAA has moved forward with a rule that is going to make the penalties for violations significantly worse. The CBS article uses the USC recruiting violations as … [Read More]
How to Write an Introduction to Your Resume
The first step you should take in the college recruiting process is to put together your sporting achievements in a resume you can e-mail to college coaches. In this blog, we cover how to write a really great introduction to … [Read More]
Big Changes Coming in College Recruiting from the NCAA
There was a lot that happened at this year’s meeting of the NCAA DI Board of Directors. It’s no secret that the NCAA president, Mark Emmert, is pushing hard for reform within the NCAA. Two of the most controversial pieces of … [Read More]
College Football Recruiting: Want to Get Recruited by the Best?
In a great article by David Fox of Rivals.com, Fox explains how the success of Urban Meyer is built on a relentless drive to be the best recruiter in the country. Meyer is known for being maniacal and willing to … [Read More]
#5 Recruiting Corner: National Signing Day
[powerpress] It’s January of 2012 which means recruiting has intensified tenfold for all of the sports in college. What does this mean for you? This means that NOW is the time to get recruited, not sit on your couch and … [Read More]
NCAA Rules Changes: Perspective on Cam Newton Rule
The NCAA recently passed new regulations broadening their definition of what an agent is. This was made to close the loophole that allowed Cecil Newton, Cam Newton’s father, to solicit money (six figures in total) in exchange for his son … [Read More]
College Coaches Explain What Social Media Is To Them
There are Three Categories of Coaches in This Video The first, they are admittedly naive about social media and, for one reason or another, unwilling to even take the time to learn what it is (Jim Boeheim). Second, they are aware but … [Read More]
Cody Paul: College Football Recruiting the Hard Way
Do You Know Who Cody Paul Is? If you like watching football highlight tapes on YouTube, then you should know Cody Paul. His highlight video from 2007 in Pop Warner football has almost 9 million views. If anyone was going … [Read More]
Tips for Creating a Great Recruiting Video
A good recruiting video can make a huge difference in your chances of getting an athletic scholarship. In many cases, your highlight video is your greatest shot to get the attention of a coach. Coaches look for specific things in video, and there … [Read More]
Football Camps: If You Want to Play in College You Have to Go!
I just finished reading an excellent article by Andy Staples about the two players from Australia playing in the upcoming national championship game on January 9 (Brad Wing and Jesse Williams). As college football coaches look for the edge in … [Read More]
#4 Recruiting Corner: Financing College as an College Athlete
On this week’s episode we cover a very important topic, the financial obligations of making your college decisions. These decisions are very important because for every dollar you take you out from the bank to either completely pay for or supplement … [Read More]
The 6 Biggest College Recruiting Decisions to Make Your Senior Year
In the sports recruiting process, senior year is a big year. It comes with all sorts of deadlines, dates to remember, and a huge decision come spring. But before you make the final decision on what college you’ll be attending, there are … [Read More]
The 7 Most Important Senior Year College Recruiting Deadlines
In the recruiting process, senior year is crucial. By senior year, your athlete should already be well into the recruiting process, having contacted coaches and developed those relationships. High school athletes heading into their senior year should have a list … [Read More]
Don’t Let the College Recruiting Process Take Over
The college recruiting process is complicated and can be overwhelming for many families. There are schools to research, coaches to contact, profiles to be built, videos to be edited, and much more. And this is on top of your student athlete’s schedule … [Read More]
Official Visit: Make Sure it’s Your Athlete’s, Not Yours
As a parent, it is easy to get caught up in the recruiting process with your athlete. Choosing the right college is a huge decision for your athlete and your family, and visiting schools is an important part of that … [Read More]
#3 Recruiting Corner: The GPA in College Recruiting
It is your responsibility and your responsibility alone to meet the NCAA academic eligibility requirements. One of the most critical components to your eligibility is your GPA. In this weeks Recruiting Corner we cover what the GPA is and how … [Read More]
Should I Take the SAT, ACT, or Both?
All high school students looking to apply to college need to take either the SAT or the ACT. Most colleges and universities accept both for admissions, so how do you know which one to take? One idea would be to … [Read More]
4 Signs You’re an “I” College Recruiting Parent
Parents of high school athletes have a lot to be proud of. Their kids are juggling going to class and studying, as well as dedicating themselves to being part of a sports team. It’s easy for parents to get really … [Read More]
5 Ways to Save Big on Recruiting Videos
Recruiting videos are an essential component to any good athlete’s portfolio. Many college coaches don’t have the time or budget to travel and watch high school athletes at their games. So having a professional highlight video online is the best way to … [Read More]
Registering for the NCAA Eligibility Center: Don’t Jump the Gun
It is likely that as a high school student athlete or parent, you have been told once or twice that you need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse in order to compete in college sports. This is fantastic advice as long as … [Read More]
Parents’ Role on an Unofficial Visit
Researching a university is difficult; researching colleges for your child may prove to be even more difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is to make sure you are guiding your child and being a supportive parent during this … [Read More]
#2 Recruiting Corner: The College Recruiting Process
This week on “The Recruiting Corner” we wanted to highlight the overall recruiting process by explaining that you or someone you know has likely been through this process before. If you haven’t gotten started with the recruiting process here are … [Read More]
College Recruiting: Why Character Means More Than a 40 Yard Dash
High school athletes are led to believe that their stats and athletic achievements are the only things that college coaches look for when recruiting athletes. They couldn’t be more wrong. In addition to athletics, coaches also want to see a dedicated student … [Read More]
Make Sure You Can Get into Your Dream School
Having a dream school and team to play for is great, but unless you know what it is going to take to get into your dream school, you are never going to get there. Getting a High Grade Point Average … [Read More]
#1 Recruiting Corner: Character in college recruiting
Welcome to The Recruiting Corner, our weekly web series aimed at keeping you in the front seat of your recruiting! You can watch all of our videos over on our Athnet You Tube channel. Subscribe to us on You Tube … [Read More]
Are College Sports a Reality For Your Athlete?
Give Them the Choice to Play in College As a parent, you want the best for your child. Most parents with young athletes hope to see their child go on to play college sports one day. Once your child is … [Read More]
Getting Recruited as an International Student Athlete
One of the most common recruiting questions is, can I get recruited as an international athlete? The answer is yes. Coaches offer scholarships to international athletes quite often. But what do you have to do to get recruited as an international student … [Read More]
NCAA Rules: Contacting College Coaches
We have had some good conversations over on the Athnet Facebook page about when an athlete is allowed to contact college coaches, so we thought to expand our answers here. We scoured the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA rule books to … [Read More]
NCAA Academic Eligibility: Make Academics a Habit Before High School
Parents of athletes are always hearing about how important grades and grade point average are when their child plans to attend college. And it’s true; academics are the most important part of a high school student’s profile. Just as important, … [Read More]
How to Work with Your Child’s Coach
High school coaches work hard to see that their athletes succeed, both in the game and in life. They encourage growth and development as a player, as a student, and as a member of the community. Hence, it’s really important … [Read More]
How to Pick the Right Athletic Scholarship Opportunity
The key to having a successful recruiting process is to be organized and to have a plan. The fundamentals of any good college recruiting experience are to have a list of schools you are interested in. This list of schools … [Read More]
5 Reasons to Start College Recruiting Earlier Than You Think
The college recruiting process should begin much earlier than most families are aware of. It seems as though the recruits that coaches are looking at are getting younger and younger. In order for you not to lose any ground in your … [Read More]
4 College Recruiting Considerations When Choosing a High School
Did you know that finding the right high school for your kid is just as important as finding the right college? The high school that your student ends up attending can have a direct impact on their ability to get … [Read More]
2 Ways to Lose Your Athletic Scholarship as a Freshman or Sophomore
If you are looking for an athletic scholarship to pay for college you have to maintain your academic eligibility. The process of becoming academically eligible starts as early as freshman year of high school. While you won’t need to register … [Read More]
5 Facts About Full-Ride Scholarships
One of the biggest draws to being a college athlete is the promise of an athletic scholarship. Whether it is a football scholarship, basketball scholarship, baseball scholarship, or volleyball scholarship, getting your education paid for by being an athlete is … [Read More]
Head Count Sports vs. Equivalency Sports: Which One do you Play?
The availability of athletic scholarships in college may have a lot to do with which sport you play. The NCAA puts their sanctioned sports into two categories: head-count sports and equivalency sports. Head-Count Sports Scholarships within head-count sports are restricted … [Read More]
Facebook, Twitter, and Athletic Scholarships: 5 Things to Check
If you are a varsity high school athlete with aspirations of playing your sport at the collegiate level and your performance in high school was noteworthy enough to attract college scouts, you need to prepare for the recruitment process. It … [Read More]
The College Application and Admissions Process: What You Need to Know
Start the Summer Before Your Senior Year The process of selecting schools to apply to, getting the application packets, writing the essays, and sending them off can be very time-consuming. Starting your senior year is full of all sorts of … [Read More]
Unofficial Visit: Your 10 Point Checklist
1. On Your Unofficial Visit, You Need to Establish What the Academic and Athletic Requirements are Whether it might be a certain grade point average, involvement in different athletic programs while you were in high school, elite athletic status, recommendations … [Read More]
5-Point College Recruiting Checklist for High School Seniors
As a high school senior, you should be in your final steps of the recruiting process. If you aren’t actively talking with coaches, it is critical you get started contacting coaches right away. For recruits who have been talking with … [Read More]
4 Must-Have’s in a Cover Letter to a College Coach
Every College Coach is Now Recruiting Online in One Form or Another One of the best ways to introduce yourself to coaches and initiate the recruiting process is with a well-written email containing your cover letter and athletic and academic … [Read More]
8 Most Important NCAA College Recruiting Rules
There are rules covering just about every action that happens in the recruiting process and it can be over whelming trying to know what applies to you. One area that has many athletes and families confused is regarding the rules … [Read More]
The Real Value of an Athletic Scholarship [Infographic]
There has been a lot of debate about whether athletes on full-scholarships should get more money when they are on scholarship or even just get paid. While it looks like this won’t be happening this year it is important to remember how much … [Read More]
Get Prepared for College Recruiting Phone Calls
To get prepared for recruiting calls several steps can be taken to ensure a positive, productive, and perhaps, most importantly, legal experience. Coaches won’t be able to start calling until late in your Junior year or summer before your Senior year. … [Read More]
8 Ways to Use Email in the College Recruiting Process
You reach out to coaches before they can contact you. Recruiting starts in the eighth and ninth grades, but coaches can’t actively send you recruiting material before your junior year. That means ambitious recruits are getting a head start by actively … [Read More]
7 Questions to Ask When Calling a College Coach for the First Time
Are You Ready to Start Calling College Coaches? You’ve done all of your research on each program. You have the e-mail address and phone number for each coach. Now what do you ask when you are actually talking to them? … [Read More]
Negotiating for an Athletic Scholarship
Getting an athletic scholarship can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your sporting career. But not all scholarships are full-rides. Often times, you are left to find an amount that is best for you and the program you … [Read More]
5 Common Myths About an Athletic Scholarship
Myth: Athletic Scholarships Are All Full-Ride Scholarships Most athletes and their families assume that the athletic scholarships available for college are all full-ride scholarships. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Full scholarships are only available in head count sports. In the NCAA, the head count sports … [Read More]
How Academics Can Help You Earn a Better Athletic Scholarship
The competition for athletic scholarships is sky high. There are thousands of high school athletes who are looking for an opportunity to play sports at the college level, which makes finding an athletic scholarship very difficult. It All Starts in the Classroom … [Read More]
5 Lies Recruits Tell During the College Recruiting Process
Too many times recruits and families think of it as a game where you try to manipulate offers and opportunities to get the best offers. The most successful recruiting processes are ones in which both the coaches and the recruits … [Read More]
The GAME Guide to College Recruiting
The college recruiting process is a stressful, exciting, disappointing, and fulfilling process all at the same time. If you want to be recruited to play sports in college, it’s no surprise that you need game. But not just the “dribble … [Read More]
College Football Scholarships By The Numbers
College football scholarships can be a great way to earn money for college, but they aren’t the only source of financial aid. Check out our award winning graphic below and learn more about where the real scholarship opportunities are. … [Read More]
10 Things to do on Your Official Visit
Going on an official visit is a great opportunity to see a school, meet the team, and get a sense of what going to that school might be like. It’s important you get to see not only the athletic facilities … [Read More]
3 Ways to Use Social Media in the College Recruiting Process
Social media is changing the way we communicate and it is having a major impact on the college recruiting process. Whether you like it or not coaches and universities are looking at your social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter … [Read More]
50 Reasons to Contact College Coaches
Being proactive in the recruiting process is a must. Coaches are trying to evaluate hundreds of athletes each year, and the easier you make it for them to recruit you, the better your chances getting a scholarship will be. If … [Read More]
How to Set Up an Email Account for College Recruiting
College coaches today are using e-mail as their primary recruiting tool for establishing contact with recruits. If you are a dedicated high school athlete who wants to be considered a viable candidate in the competitive world of college recruiting, it … [Read More]
Writing an Athletic and Academic Resume College Coaches Want to See
High school athletes who want to play in college and find an athletic scholarship must take the extra step of submitting resumes to college coaches. It is your responsibility to get recruited and if you aren’t already talking with coaches … [Read More]
4 Biggest Myths About The Recruiting Contact Period
I can only speak with coaches during the contact period You are allowed to speak with a coach almost anytime as long as you initiate the conversation. This means you can call and visit a coach on their campus even … [Read More]
College Athletes Earn $1 Million More Over Their Lifetime
There has been a lot of talk about how full-ride scholarships are not covering the full costs of tuition. There are two sides to the argument. One side thinks full-scholarship athletes should get more money to offset the costs of … [Read More]
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