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The next few months are crucial for every high school athlete wanting to be recruited to play college athletics. There’s no time to waste. Put these items on your priority list and get them checked off ASAP:
- Register with the NCAA and NAIA Initial Eligibility Centers: If you want to play NCAA DI and DII as well as any level of NAIA athletics, you must register with their clearinghouses before college coaches will seriously consider you for a scholarship and roster spot.
- Take the SAT or ACT: If you have not already taken one of these key tests, register today to take it ASAP. Doing so accomplishes four objectives: A) Lets you know where you stand academically for eligibility purposes. B) Gives you an idea what you need to work on to raise your score to receive more academic money from colleges. C) Signals to college coaches if you will meet the academic entrance requirements for their school. D) Puts the worry behind you of having to take these often required tests.
- Update all your stats: College coaches first glance to see if you have what it takes performance-wise to play at their level. Accurate, updates stats are a key to this first analysis coaches always do before deciding to seriously pursue a prospect.
- Post updated video: If you meet the basics needs of a college coach in terms of stats and grades, then a coach will want to see video on you. For some sports, like baseball, softball, tennis and golf, skill footage is enough to peak their interest. For others such as football, soccer and lacrosse, game footage is required. Either way, have video available which shows your best abilities.
- Reach out to coaches: It’s essential to let coaches know that you are interested in their school. Check first to see if you meet their academic entrance requirements. If so, then send emails and make phone calls to the coaches to let them know that they are high on your list. And, ask if there is a spot open at your position. If not, move on. If the answer is yes, get on their campus for a visit ASAP to start building a relationship with the coaches.
- Get real: It’s time to drop dream schools that have not shown you any interest or that have told you that their recruiting class if full. Yes, it may be disappointing to hear, but it’s time to move on to realistic opportunities and leave those behind.
- Choose a proven promo vehicle: You want options, right? If doing it yourself is not getting results, or if you are waiting for coaches to find you, it’s time to seek out a pro that knows recruiting and how to get your name into the hands of as many college coaches’ hands as possible. There are options which you will never discover on your own or through your coaches because both methods are severely limited in their ability to reach enough college programs.
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.
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