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At National Scouting Report, we constantly encourage our prospects to build relationships with college coaches.
There are a number of ways we instruct prospects to initiate contact and remain in touch with college coaches, although coaches are severely limited to when and how they can make contact with prospects. But make no mistake, abiding by recruiting rules is the responsibility of the prospects. So, knowing the rules is, without question, essential.
Prospects should check with their NSR personal scouts before meeting with any coach. Our scouts are trained on protocol, basic manners, appearance requirements and talking points. Having a scout as a sounding board in prepping for meetings and visits is invaluable to all NSR families.
Obviously, when meeting a college coaches, prospects must create a positive impression and make them want to continue the relationship, to want more and to know more. Because coaches meet hundreds of prospects each year, learning how to make a lasting impression is critical.
Here are the eight things to do when meeting with a college coach:
- Smile.
- Make and maintain eye contact.
- Use a firm handshake.
- Ask the coach how he or she is doing that day, listen to the answer and respond in kind.
- Listen intently at all times, avoiding potential distractions.
- At the start, tell the coach you appreciate him or her talking with you.
- Hand the coach your NSR brochure and say: “All my grades, stats and contact information are on this brochure.” (First time only.)
- When leaving, again make eye contact and use a firm handshake when saying goodbye.
Then, follow up with a quick text or email to the coach thanking him or her for taking their valuable time to meet with you and attach a copy of your upcoming schedule and a link to your NSR Web page.
Practice these face-to-face tactics with your parents or friends. Your ability to execute them as flawlessly as possible could mean the difference between a coach choosing to recruit you or moving on to the next prospect.
National Scouting Report is dedicated to finding scholarship opportunities for athletes who possess the talent, desire, and motivation to compete at the collegiate level. We’ve helped connect thousands of athletes with their perfect college.