3 Things That Will Get You Noticed By A College Coach

An athlete’s character matters to college coaches and will always help them get noticed.

Having good character may seem obvious, but for some reason, it’s still a difficult thing for people to understand.

College coaches care about an athlete’s academics and their athletic ability. But, another big one is their character. How hard you work when no one is looking is really important to college coaches.

“Sports do not build character they reveal it.” – John Wooden

Coaches pay attention to the little things when they are on the recruiting trail. If you want to be noticed by a college coach then focus on being and doing these three things.  

Respectful

 Coaches look closely at how athletes treat their parents and their current coaches. Time and time again we hear from coaches about how they were once recruiting an athlete and then they saw how they treated their parents and or coaches. It’s not a new concept, but it is something coaches look at when recruiting. If an athlete isn’t treating their parents or coaches with respect then how can a college coach expect an athlete to treat them with any?

A good teammate

This is another concept that isn’t new but is essential to college coaches. Have you heard of the saying, we above me? That’s in full effect when coaches are looking at prospective athletes. How an athlete interacts with their teammates indicates to coaches whether or not they will click with his or her squad. Do you cheer on your teammates regardless of whether you’re winning or losing? Are you the first one on the field to congratulate a teammate for a job well done?

Work Ethic

This is arguably one of the most important things a prospective student-athlete can possess. How quickly an athlete bounces back from a mistake or how well they hustle will make or break them during the recruiting process. This trait also translates to the classroom. Your grades represent your work ethic. If an athlete can maintain a quality GPA,  it shows that they work hard and are committed to something. How hard are you working?   

Many other things represent a good character, but respect, work ethic and being a good teammate are the most common things we hear in the field.  All three of these qualities will not only help athletes get recruited but will also prepare them to do their best on and off the field or court.

“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” – John Wooden

Scouts at NSR are constantly looking to find athletes that have the ability to play in college and have good character because that’s what college coaches want. If college coaches notice an athlete that is respectful, a good teammate and hard working, then it’s safe to say they also see when athletes don’t have one or any of these traits as well. Coaches notice everything from what you put on social media to how you act during a game. That is why athletes need to make sure they are doing the right things to get noticed not the bad.