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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Finding Success in the Evolving World of Collegiate Recruiting 

September 26, 2018
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Best Baseball Colleges 

October 22, 2019

The rankings below are designed to get you started on your college search by surfacing schools that you may not have thought to consider. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Combining Athletic and Academic Scholarships 

July 05, 2018

Avoid the misconceptions about how combining scholarships works 

How to Get Recruited for Men’s College Water Polo 

January 21, 2020

The NCSA recruiting experts have created a guide to the water polo recruiting process. 

Demonstrating Coachability and Character During the Coronavirus Recruiting Dead Period 

May 20, 2020

College coaches look for more than just athletic ability and academics when evaluating prospects; they care about potential recruits’ coachability and character, too. 

What Do Camp Invites From College Coaches Really Mean? 

July 11, 2019

Are Athletic Scholarships Guaranteed For 4 Years? 

August 14, 2019

Receiving an athletic scholarship is not as common as families think. Offers are often confused with an actual scholarship, and they are two different things. 

How to Become a Coach’s Favorite 

May 11, 2018

Coaches love athletes who are all about the team and not themselves 

4 Reasons Why College Coaches Aren’t Responding to Your Emails 

March 06, 2019

Best Soccer Colleges 

November 14, 2019

Soccer is a very popular sport across the world so as you can imagine, there is a lot of competition when it comes to college soccer recruiting. 

How to Find the Best NCAA Division Level for You 

June 18, 2018

Arkansas Baseball Coach Talks Recruiting 

March 08, 2018

Checklist: How to Get Recruited Without In-Person Recruiting 

May 12, 2020

Right now, it’s more challenging than ever to keep your recruiting process on track. Without in-person recruiting, student-athletes and college coaches are adjusting to a recruiting process that is now 100% digital. 

Tips for Knowing When to Call a College Coach 

July 28, 2020

When it comes to contacting college coaches, student-athletes tend to rely on digital forms of communication, including email, text and social media. This article shares what really stands out for coaches when it comes to contacting them. 

10 Tips for Creating a Highlight Video 

July 08, 2020

Below is a list of ten tips to creating an eye-catching highlight video: 

How to Get Recruited for Women's Water Polo 

January 30, 2020

From 2009 to 2019, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) saw an 18 percent increase in girls high school water polo participation. 

Four Things Coaches Look for in Volleyball Tryouts 

January 23, 2019
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