1. PERCEPTION vs REALITY in recruiting
NOVEMBER 14, GRANDVIEW high school

3. Perceptions in recruiting
It is the HS Coaches job to get my son/daughter a scholarship
I need to have an OUTSIDE SOURCE help in getting my SON / daughter a scholarship
My son/daughter will only play at the D1 level and in a major conference

4. Objectives for tonight
Understand the recruiting process - education
Develop a four year plan
Recruiting terminology
Tips for recruiting
Question / answer

5. What is your source of information

7. Recruiting 101 High school coaches / administration
Former college student /athletes & their parents
Internet –
Guide for the college-bound student athlete
Search guide for college bound student athlete

14. Reality of recruiting Very, very competitive
More than just talent is involved
Student-athletes are asked to make many sacrifices
All recruiting starts with academics
Time management is essential to being a success at the collegiate level

15. Tips for recruiting Four year plan Know the calendar /TIMELINE
Be aggressive
Hi-light tape / self promotion / marketing
On campus visits indicate interest

16. PREPARING FOR THE VISIT
WHO DO WE WANT TO MEET?
WHAT DO WE WANT TO SEE?
Questions to ask?

17. Who do we want to meet Head coach Asst coach – position coach
Strength coach
Academic counselors
Sports medicine department
Equipment manager
Nutritionist
Current players

18. What do we want to see Meeting rooms Practice / game facilities Dorms
Weight room
Training room
Academic center
classrooms

19. Questions to ask Who will be working directly with my son/daughter?
Program expectations above/beyond the 20 hour rule
Communication policy with parents (ferpa/hippa)
Player development activities-community outreach
Typical in-season week
Typical out-of-season week
Are there majors that are difficult to pursue while playing this sport?
Policy on student/athletes coming home during the season
On campus / off campus rules
cars

20. Purpose for visits Evaluation
Evaluation is a continuous and on-going process
Student-athlete & parents are evaluating the school, facilities, staff, & program
Coaches are evaluating the student/athlete and parents

21. Evaluation process Academics Character Non verbal communication
Social media activities (TWITTER, SNAP CHAT, INSTAGRAM, ETC.)
SA – Parent interaction
Non verbal communication
Demeanor – posture
Energy level
Attentiveness
Interest level

22. Wrap up Understand your competition Educate yourself
Be the “best of the best”
It all starts with academics
There are no bad questions