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 Your Late Bloomer Recruited  

December 20, 2018

Good grades, glowing recommendations and solid video footage are important pieces of the process 
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Five Major Differences Between High School and College Sports  

July 16, 2018

There’s a whole new dimension added to practice when you’re in college 
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What Does Coronavirus Mean for My Recruiting? 

March 22, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is something that is far bigger than sports and we hope you and your family are healthy and safe. 
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When Do College Coaches Evaluate Athletes? 

June 27, 2019
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The Case Against Locking Youth Athletes Into One Position 

September 27, 2018

It’s difficult to predict a young athlete’s physical development, so have them play multiple positions 
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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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Twenty Questions to Help Athletes Find Their Best College Match 

October 25, 2018

By gauging their academic and cultural fit athletes can start building a list of potential schools 
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5 Questions Families Ask About Athletic Scholarships 

August 05, 2020

To help student-athletes understand how athletic scholarships work and what to expect, we’ve answered five common questions about scholarships. 
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2019 College Baseball Camps 

April 12, 2019

Attending college baseball camps offers many benefits. Learn more on what they are. 
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There's More to Collegiate Sports than Division I 

March 13, 2017
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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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Not From a Recruiting Hotbed? Five Ways to Stand Out  

December 03, 2018

Follow these tips to get on the radar of college coaches — no matter where you’re located 
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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 
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Four Ways to Tell If a Coach Is Recruiting You 

April 26, 2018

Student-athletes commonly question if a coach is really that interested in them 
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Five Invaluable Life Skills Athletes Learn From Recruiting 

July 12, 2018

College coaches know they’re dealing with teenagers who are treading into unfamiliar territory 
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How to Get Recruited For College Lacrosse Part 1: Finding the "Right Fit" 

August 17, 2019
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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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