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 Should You Communicate With College Coaches? 

June 14, 2019
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Tips for Knowing When to Call a College Coach

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. 
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Webinar: Virtual Recruiting, Explained 

May 20, 2020

Next College Student Athlete (NCSA) recently hosted an exclusive webinar for SportsEngine customers to help parents and athletes navigate virtual recruiting 
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Easy Stress Reducers for Sports Parents  

January 11, 2019

Stress is a common but unwanted byproduct in the household of sports parents 
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How to Get Coaches to View Your Highlight Film  

June 15, 2018

For most sports video is the best way to get evaluated 
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Obstacles Parents Face in the Recruiting Process 

August 30, 2019

Here are some important things parents should know before starting the recruiting process to help them manage it better. 
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How to Get Recruited for Women’s College Rowing 

January 14, 2020

Did you know that college rowing teams have some of the largest roster sizes in women’s college sports? 
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Coaching Styles: Which Approach Is Best? 

May 16, 2018
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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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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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College Application Hacks 

October 02, 2019

College Application Hacks That Can Help You Get Accepted 
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Parents, Take Notice: College Coaches Are Watching You! 

May 07, 2018

Arkansas Baseball Coach Talks Recruiting 

March 08, 2018

Vanderbilt Baseball Coach Talks Recruiting 

February 26, 2018
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What are the Most Common Recruiting Myths? The Five Most Common Recruiting Myths Explained 

July 26, 2019

The five most common recruiting myths explained. 
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When Do College Coaches Evaluate Athletes? 

June 27, 2019
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Best Basketball Colleges 

October 30, 2019

NCSA Power Rankings helps student-athletes identify the right fit athletically, academically, socially and financially. 
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