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Recruiting

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.

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Four Steps to NAIA Academic Eligibility
June 2, 2023
Athletes need to fulfill four main criteria to be academically eligible to compete at an NAIA institution
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How Parents Can Best Help with Recruiting
June 2, 2023
Many parents find it hard to sit on the sidelines and give responsibility to their children
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What Is the NCAA’s Minimum GPA Requirement?
June 2, 2023
The more schools your child can qualify for, the better his or her chances of landing a scholarship. Kids should strive for their best GPA possible to maximize the number of schools where they will have a chance to compete. Student-athletes with an eye on a Division I or Division II athletic scholarship will need […]
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Five Steps to Writing an Effective Email to College Coaches
June 2, 2023
Make sure you include contact information for your current coaches: your club coach, high school coach, personal trainers and anyone else who you have worked with for your sport. Sending an introductory email to college coaches can be a great way to get your foot in the door. However, writing an email to a college […]
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Coaching Styles: Which Approach Is Best?
June 2, 2023
A great coach should be able to read his team and determine the best course of action. Secondly, the coaching style will be the most consistent when it’s a true reflection of one’s personality. From tough-as-nails disciplinarian to always-sunny mentor, you can find varying coaching styles at every level of competition. And we do mean […]
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What Does It Mean When a College Coach Asks for Your Transcripts?
June 2, 2023
Athletes' grades have a huge impact on their recruiting
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How to Become a Coach’s Favorite
June 2, 2023
Coaches love athletes who are all about the team and not themselves
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NCAA Eligibility Checklist for Parents
June 2, 2023
Parents can easily avoid being left confused and overwhelmed
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How to Get Recruited If You’re From a Small High School
June 2, 2023
With technology, social media and options outside of high school sports, it’s easier than ever for small-school athletes to get recruited. Powerhouse high school sports programs tend to hog the spotlight. And for athletes at smaller high schools, this can make recruiting a little tougher. Most college coaches just don’t have the time or the […]
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Parents, Take Notice: College Coaches Are Watching You!
June 2, 2023
They say you should dance like no one’s looking. We say you should always act as if a coach is watching and to stay on your best behavior. Ideally, student-athletes are the ones driving college recruitment, but if the term “helicopter parent” tells us anything, it’s that parents are propelling themselves more than ever in […]
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