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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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. 
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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. 
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When Is the Right Time to Ask About Athletic Scholarships? 

August 15, 2018

In general, recruits are advised to keep their scholarship queries or demands in check 
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4 Reasons Why College Coaches Aren’t Responding to Your Emails 

March 06, 2019
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5 Questions Families are Asking About College Recruiting During COVID-19 

July 14, 2020

Below we’ve answered 5 common questions families are asking about college recruiting during COVID-19. 
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How Parents Can Best Help with Recruiting  

May 22, 2018

Many parents find it hard to sit on the sidelines and give responsibility to their children 
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How to Use Social Media for College Recruiting 

June 11, 2020

Here are five ways you can catch the attention of college coaches through your social media. 
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Coaches Avoid Recruiting Players That Let Parents Speak For Them 

August 25, 2017

Stanford Women’ golf coach Anne Walker on how important it is for recruits to speak for themselves when meeting college coaches. 
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Best Softball Colleges 

November 06, 2019

NCSA Power Rankings help student-athletes find the right college fit athletically, academically, socially and financially. 
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Best Beach Volleyball Colleges 

December 19, 2019
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What Do Camp Invites From College Coaches Really Mean? 

July 11, 2019
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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. 
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Five Signs of Recruiting Interest and How to Interpret Them  

October 19, 2018

Coaches typically send questionnaires en masse to freshmen and sophomores to gauge their interest 
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Four Decision Making Methods to Guide Your Recruiting Journey  

November 21, 2018
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What Is the NCAA’s Minimum GPA Requirement?  

May 18, 2018

Why College Coaches Prefer Multi-Sport Athletes 

December 30, 2014
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10 Tips for Creating a Highlight Video 

July 08, 2020

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