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No two athletes or playing careers are the same. When considering what athletic path to take, it’s important to understand ins and outs and the pros and cons of getting involved in the recruiting process.

How to Really Support Your Child During the College Recruiting Process
June 2, 2023
If they’re not going to the gym and lifting, and seeking more, and training on their own it’s not going to likely happen, and that’s okay. I learned so much this past Wednesday when I interviewed Patrick Ianni and Seth Taylor about their new book On Frame: Exploring the Depths of Parenting in the World of […]
Do’s and Don’t of College Recruiting
June 2, 2023
Make personal contact (don’t make mom or dad call). Follow up on the season; ask about experiences with the team. Doing this shows real interest. Who is Coach Hyndman? The US Youth Soccer Show recently sat down with Schellas Hyndman, head coach of FC Dallas in Major League Soccer, to talk about the do’s and don’ts […]
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How Atlanta Falcons Receiver Julio Jones Got Recruited
June 2, 2023
Jones is known as one of the most humble players in the NFL, a characteristic that those who knew him said he carried all the way back to his youth days. But it almost cost him in the eyes of some scouts. Before Julio Jones was a top-10 pick and five-time Pro Bowler, he was […]
The Journey from Underrecruited to Unforgotten
June 2, 2023
His older brother, father, grandfather, grandmother and four of his aunts and uncles all attended Indiana. So when the time came to visit his brother, Phillip, at school, his mother presented him with the idea to reach out to the Indiana coaching staff. Indiana men’s soccer has seemingly always been defined by excellence. With eight […]
What It’s Like to Be Recruited
June 2, 2023
“My dad trained me for these conversations. Strong eye contact, strong handshake. Don’t be afraid to be yourself. “ At 15, I’d collected a dozen pen pals around the country. They were women and men in their 40s and 50s, and they all wanted something from me. They wrote to me often, hoping to convince […]
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Tips on Football Walk-On Tryouts
June 2, 2023
The decision-makers may only take a brief look at you before giving you a thumbs-up or thumbs-down, so you must work as hard as possible in every test and drill during your tryout. Most, but not all, NCAA Division I and Division II football programs offer athletic scholarships to help reward players who choose those […]
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How to Get Noticed by Pro Scouts
June 2, 2023
You see them, but do they see you? You notice a man sitting along the backstop. He’s dressed neatly, his hair slicked back and his eyes are hidden conspicuously behind a nice pair of aviator sunglasses. A radar gun is resting on his lap, and a stop watch hangs from his neck. He seems to […]
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College Recruits Feel the Pressure of Specialization
June 2, 2023
“I have seen so many kids get burned out because they have given up their other sports for one, and by the time college comes around they don’t even want to play anymore.” Single-sport specialization among young kids is on the rise. According to a March 2017 study by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, […]
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Inside College Baseball Recruiting
June 2, 2023
“Remember, coaches are looking for a certain fit for their programs, but more importantly you need to find the right fit for you.” Early recruiting is a hot topic in the college baseball community these days, as dozens of players each year are making verbal commitments to college baseball programs before they ever play a […]
Arkansas Baseball Coach Talks Recruiting
June 2, 2023
Get to a camp at the schools you’re interested in. I think most college programs would tell you that going to a camp is the best way to get discovered, if you haven’t been noticed yet. If you’re a college baseball fan, you know that the Arkansas Razorbacks are the real deal. Since head coach […]
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