Jared Montz

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Jared Montz, a former pro soccer player and collegiate national champion, is the founder of CollegeRecruitingWebsite.com. His company works with competitive high school athletes in all sports; builds them personal websites, like YourName.com; and teaches them how to promote and network themselves confidently to college coaches using CollegeRecruitingWebsite.com.

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How to Practice Soccer in Your Bedroom

February 21, 2013 | Jared Montz

In most places, the air is cold and there's snow on the ground, so it's hard to practice soccer outdoors. Time to get creative. The video below shows what you can do indoors in a small space. All you need is...

Soccer Players: Learn an Easy Juggling Pick-Up Trick

February 18, 2013 | Jared Montz

This soccer trick is a great way to start juggling from the ground, improve your footwork and show off in front of your friends. You will not do this in a game. If you did, it'd be a handball. I orginally...

4 Ways to Max Out a Recruiting Visit

January 25, 2013 | Jared Montz

Making a great impression on an official visit can lock up a scholarship for a young athlete, so it’s important to arrive prepared. As you stroll up to campus, get ready for an onslaught of attention. Just because you aren’t...

College Recruiting: Be Confident, Not Cocky, When Contacting Coaches

December 22, 2011 | Jared Montz

Is promoting yourself to college coaches tooting your own horn? Not in my opinion. How else will they find out about you and your skills? Trying to get recruited may make you feel like you’re boasting about your abilities. But think...

College Recruiting Basics: Voicemail Messages

October 11, 2011 | Jared Montz

Earlier this year, the NCAA changed its rules on when college coaches can call recruits. New rules state that coaches can call you once a month, starting June 15 after your sophomore year. Beginning Aug. 1 of your senior year,...

Recruiting Advice: Your Email Address Matters

September 1, 2011 | Jared Montz

Your email address is often the first thing a coach or recruiter sees from you, so it should make a good impression. Paying attention to "little things" like your email address brands you as a serious, conscientious young athlete. Your email...

Top 5 Back-to-School College Recruiting Tips

August 13, 2011 | Jared Montz

It’s back to school time. You have a new backpack—check. New clothes—check. New phone with upgraded texting plan—check. Updated college recruiting plan—wait...what? More than likely, your college recruiting plan—or even the fact that you need one—is the last thing on your...

How Your Email Address Affects Your College Recruitment

July 24, 2011 | Jared Montz

What should your email address be? You may never have thought about it, but your email address can make a difference in your recruitment. It’s often the first thing a coach or recruiter sees from you—via a message from you...

Managing Your Name Online With Google Alerts

May 17, 2011 | Jared Montz

As an athlete, why do you need to manage your name online? Managing your name online can bring great benefits—such as a college scholarship. Let’s say a local, regional or national news organization posts a story online that mentions—or even features—you....