When Should You Begin the College Athletic Recruiting Process? Now
When Should You Begin the College Athletic Recruiting Process
? Now
Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, the answer is the same. Get Started NOW. The earlier you get started, the more time you have to contact the most coaches, to get the most feedback, and to achieve your goal of landing a college offer. Here's an important statistic. A recent poll of college coaches revealed that 30% of all scholarship athletes are identified during their freshman year and another 45% during their sophomore year. Only 25% of scholarship athletes are identified in their junior or senior year, so get started with the college athletic recruiting process NOW.
An abbreviated list of what you need to do to get recruited is included below.
Freshman Year
- Review NCAA and NAIA Academic and Athletic Eligibility Requirements
- Research and Identify Colleges that Meet your Preferences
Sophomore Year
- Create your Student-athlete Profile
- Contact Coaches
- Participate on Club and AAU Teams
- Attend Camps and Combines
Junior Year
- Take the SAT and/or ACT
- Create your Highlight Video
- Register with the NCAA and NAIA Eligibility Centers
- Participate on Club and AAU Teams
- Attend Camps and Combines
Senior Year
- Apply to Colleges
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Review Offers and Select a College
Follow-up with Coaches to Land an Offer
- Be sure to stay in touch with coaches that show an interest in you.
- Always respond promptly to letters of interest, emails and phone calls.
- Complete and return all questionnaires and keep coaches updated with your accomplishments.
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