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GREEN MOUNTAIN FOOTBALLRECRUITING 101
The Recruiting Process Overview
• What are college coaches looking for?
• Choosing the right school.
• NCAA Eligibility Center (McLean).
• Contact periods and visits (official and unofficial).
• NAIA – What is it?
• FAFSA (financial aid) and scholarships (Haire).
• What should the athlete do?
• What should the parents do?
• What will the coaches do?
What are college coaches looking for?
• AcademicsFirst thing college coaches look at before they can even talk to players.
• AthleticismDid you do everything you possibly could to better yourself on the field? What are your accolades? Are you being honest with yourself?
• CharacterWhat are your teachers going to say about you? What are your coaches going to say about you?
Choosing the right school. (4-5 yrs.)
• Do you have a major in mind?
• Public or private?
• In state or out of state?
• Surrounding area (rural, urban, suburban).
• Demographic.
• If you take football out of the equation, could you still see yourself going to that school?
NCAA Eligibility Center
NCAA Recruiting Periods
NCAA Recruiting Periods
NAIA – What is it?
• National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
• 250+ Member Schools – 21 Conferences
• 65,000 Student Athletes
• Average Full Time Enrollment: 1,700
• High-caliber athletics at a reasonable cost.
• NO recruiting calendar – contact can be made with coaches year round.
• Can offer scholarships.
NAIA Eligibility Center
FAFSA (Financial Aid)
OCT. 1st OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR IS WHEN YOU CAN START FILLING OUT YOUR FAFSA!!!!
What should the athlete do?
• Maintain above average grades (in and out of season).
• Search, register, and properly prepare for standardized tests (ACT & SAT).
Standardized Tests (ACT & SAT)
What should the athlete do?
• Maintain above average grades (in and out of season).
• Search, register, and properly prepare for standardized tests (ACT & SAT).
• Create highlight film (Hudl – 5 min. max).
• Fill out recruit questionnaire.
• Contact coaches (call, email, social media). Create resume.
Dear [Coach’s Name],My name is [Your Name], I am part of the class of [Your Graduating Class] at [Your High School] in [Your Hometown and State]. I am interested in [The Name of The University] and learning more about your program.[Include information here about the research you did into their program]I play [List your position or best events here and the name of your team]. Some of my best accomplishments to date are [list your top two or three best times, awards or recognitions]. Here is a link to my highlight tape [link to your online highlight tape]. Please feel free to contact my coach(s) [List the email and phone number for your high school and/or club team coach]. Here is my schedule:
Date Location Name of Event My Team Name2/22/2014 Sacramento, CA Elite 7-on-7 Tournament Nor-Cal All-Stars
[List your GPA and test scores here if you have taken them]. [Talk about what you like about the academic reputations of the school].I will be following up this email with a phone call. I look forward to hearing back from you and learning more about your program. Sincerely,[Your Name][Email][Phone][Address]
Sample E-Mail
What should the athlete do? (Cont’d)
• Keep good rapport and contact with any and all schools interested.
• Be professional on visits/in front of ALL school personnel.
○ Eye contact and respectful
○ Ask questions about the school
○ Do some research
In person interactions.
• When introducing yourself: make good eye contact, speak your name clearly, and give a firm handshake.
• Give the person talking your undivided attention (Head coach, assistant coaches, academic advisors, student assistants, etc.) – STAY OFF YOUR CELL PHONE!!!!
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions (do research on the school beforehand).
• Gather information (pamphlets, fliers, etc.).
• Dress nice.
What should the athlete do? (Cont’d)
• Keep good rapport and contact with any and all schools interested.
• Be professional on visits/in front of ALL school personnel.
• Camps/Combines (be selective.)
• Stay in contact with parents, coaches, and guidance counselors.
• Monitor social media.
National Letter of Intent (NLI).
What should the parents do?
• Be supportive.
• Be realistic.
• Guide.
• Communicate with HS coaches in regards to recruiting services.
• Make sure the necessary paperwork is filled out, and turned in.
What will the coaches do?
• Monitor grades and classroom behavior.
• Contact schools.
• Use social media platforms to offer positive exposure.
• Be honest with college coaches.
• Offer insight and guidance to both athlete and parent.