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 Ways to Reach Out to College Coaches 

November 29, 2017
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What A College Coach Looks For In Recruits 

January 25, 2021

Hard work and positive attitudes will take an athlete a long way with college coaches and recruiters. 
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How to Get Recruited for Men’s College Wrestling 

February 18, 2020

There’s more to college recruiting than the NCAA recruiting rules and calendar 
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National Letter of Intent Adjusts Signing Periods 

April 28, 2020

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the NCAA’s suspension of in-person recruiting through May 31, the National Letter of Intent (NLI) announced new Signing Periods for the 2020-2021 school year. 
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Twenty-Five Reasons to Contact a College Coach 

June 22, 2018

Don’t leave your future up to chance by waiting for college coaches to find you 
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Questions to Ask High School and Club Coaches 

January 15, 2019

Finding the best school or club often means doing a little homework 
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Twelve Ways to Destroy a Lacrosse Goalie's Development 

June 09, 2018

The Journey from Underrecruited to Unforgotten 

September 14, 2018
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How to Make Practice Fun for a Lacrosse Goalie 

February 25, 2017
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What Does It Mean When a College Coach Asks for Your Transcripts? 

May 10, 2018

Athletes' grades have a huge impact on their recruiting 
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Best Field Hockey Colleges 

November 28, 2019

Deciding to compete in college can be a game changer for student-athletes. 
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What Are the 4 New Division 1 Recruiting Rules?  

May 30, 2019
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Don’t Forget to Fill Out (and Update) Recruiting Questionnaires 

August 02, 2018

Completing the questionnaire is an important first step that cannot be ignored 
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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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Fourteen Questions College Coaches Hate Getting from Recruits 

June 01, 2018
NCAA Bans in-person Recruiting till April 11th

NCAA Bans in-person Recruiting till April 11th 

March 30, 2020

In-person recruiting is banned by the NCAA. 
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Five Ways High School and College Sports Are Different 

March 21, 2019
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