1. PLAYING THE GAME: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE RECRUITING PROCESS
Missy Krempa
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Athletic Department Intern

2. FRESHMAN YEAR: SETTLE IN
Adjust to Academics, Athletics, and Social Setting
Develop a Strong Daily Routine
Get Involved
Attend a Camp/Clinic
RECOGNIZE, BUT DON’T SPECIALIZE

3. SOPHOMORE YEAR: IDENTIFICATION AND INITIATION
Athletic Potential
Collegiate Ideals
Academic and Extracurricular Choices
Showcases/Club Teams
Identify and Initiate Contact with Coaches

4. JUNIOR YEAR: TAKE ACTION
Focus on Academics (AP’s)
Take Standardized Tests: SAT, ACT, SAT II’s
Play at the Highest Level Possible
Camps/Showcases
Contact Letter, Athletic Resume, Video, Transcript
Identify Specific Collegiate Ideals
Unofficial Visits in the Spring and Summer – Tour and Meeting with the Coach

5. IDENTIFYING COLLEGIATE IDEALS
Location
Academic (Selectivity, Programming)
Type of Institution
Size
Athletics
Social Scene
FINANCIAL

6. SENIOR YEAR: FIND YOUR FIT
Send Letters and s:
Game Schedule
Video
Updated Transcript
Athletic Resume
Newspaper Article
Take Official Visits – Be Selective!
Admissions Interview and Tour (Athletic Facilities)
Meet with Coach, Stay or Eat with Team Members
Watch a Game or Practice
Meet with Professor or Academic Advisor (Set on Major)
Career Services or Study Abroad Office
Keep a Notebook
Ask Questions (See Handout)
Stay In Contact – Be Open and Honest

7. SENIOR YEAR, Cont… Athletic Goals = Athletic Opportunity
Identify Your Closest Fit, Reach, and Safety Schools
Applications: Check Due Dates!
Online Application, Early Decision I & II
Regular Decision, Wait List
FINANCIAL AID FORMS (Appeals)
Work Hard Academically (No Senioritis!)

8. FINAL FOCUS POINTS Academics First, Athletics Second Be Adaptable
Be Honest
Early is Key
Pay Attention to Detail
Use your Resources
Enjoy the Process