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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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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Fashion Fades - Don’t Let Uniforms Sway Your College Choice  

November 21, 2018

The look you like today might not even be around for your freshman year 

Do's and Don't of College Recruiting 

October 03, 2018
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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. 

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Which Sports Are Easiest To Get A Scholarship For? 

July 17, 2019

Often times, student-athletes believe that if they are good enough, they will automatically receive a scholarship, but unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Although everyone doesn’t receive a scholarship, there are a few sports where it’s a little easier. 

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Four Ways to Reach Out to College Coaches 

November 29, 2017

What It’s Like to Be Recruited 

September 05, 2018
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How Do Athletic and Academic Scholarships Work?  

January 04, 2019

There are many misconceptions about the logistics of combining academic and athletic scholarships 

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When Do College Coaches Evaluate Athletes? 

June 27, 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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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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Six Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid 

January 03, 2019

Recruiting mistakes can scare off college coaches and undo years of a student-athlete’s hard work 

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What’s the Difference Between a Five-Star Recruit and You?  

January 23, 2019

The average recruit will probably be choosing between two to three serious offers 

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Do DIII Schools Offer Athletic Scholarships?  

July 06, 2018

There is definitely money at the DIII level — and it may just cover much of your of your college costs 

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Do You Have to Play Club Sports to Get Recruited? 

July 30, 2018

Most current college athletes reported that they played both high school and club sports 

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Tips on Football Walk-On Tryouts 

August 02, 2018
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Four Ways Coaches Can Help Their Athletes Get Recruited  

December 06, 2018

Some coaches have held their position for 20 to 30 years and have a really good college network 

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