College Coach
Recruiting Checklist
Literally hundreds of tasks are necessary to achieve your goal of playing at the college of your dreams—ranging from tearing it up on the fi eld to making sure your [...]
Key NCAA Rules and Regulations
Maintain your athletic eligibility during the recruiting process by observing these major recruiting rules. When can I start receiving recruiting materials? You can start receiving materials—questionnaires, business cards, game programs, [...]
Gauging Interest: Where You Rank on the Recruiting Agenda
During the recruiting process, student-athletes must make two realistic assessments: their level of athletic talent and college coaches’ degree of interest. Knowing how you stack up against current college competition [...]
Jump-Starting Your Self-Marketing Campaign
Shameless self-promotion? Think of it as creating a personal brand. Read on for advice about jump-starting your self-marketing campaign. Send Letters A letter is a great way to introduce yourself [...]
Why Planning is Necessary for Recruiting Success
Today’s college athletic climate is much different than it was 20 years ago. Coaches are under tremendous pressure to achieve two important goals: winning games and raising money. One directly [...]
Locker Room Quote of the Week: December 13
“Never quit. It is the easiest cop out in the world. Set a goal and don't quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and [...]
Best Ways To Contact College Coaches
College coaches are restricted from calling or visiting recruits during certain periods of the year. The NCAA's rules for recruits contacting coaches, however, are not as strict, and therefore, may [...]
Thursday Tech Roundup: Navigation Apps
When traveling to a game or to a meeting with a potential college coach, the last thing you want to do is be late. You could let your team down [...]
NCAA Quiet Period Opens Today
Today, the first of September, marks the beginning of the NCAA Quiet Period for prospective collegiate basketball, baseball and football athletes. During the Quiet Period, a college coach may have [...]
NCAA Rules & Regulations: Contact Periods
For high school athletes in every grade, an unofficial visit is an effective way to meet a college coach; but be aware of the NCAA rules prohibiting coaches from making [...]