Being Recruited Means Getting on a College Coach’s “White Board”

Being Evaluated Is Your Purpose This Summer

Playing in travel or club showcase tournaments this summer is not enough if your expectation is to be evaluated and recruited by college coaches.  You don’t get on “white boards” just by playing in these tournaments.   It does not work that way.   No, nope, nada, nah-nah-nah-nah.  

Confused?  Okay, check this out.  Back in their offices, coaches have what are called “white boards.”  These are dry erase boards which the coaching staffs keep lists of their current top recruits in each graduating class, by position.  The only way you get on a coach’s white board is to have gone through the initial evaluation process by one of the coaches on the staff.  Your grades have to be close to the school’s admission requirements.  Then, you have to demonstrate, on paper, that you meet the staff’s other criteria for size, speed, second season participation and stats.  If you pass all those hurdles, which in most cases is something to be proud of, then the coaches will want to look at video on you.  And, if they can get video, which is sometimes a total pain to get, and you meet their expectations, then you get on the white board. 

Coaches DO NOT go to tournaments, combines, meets or matches to discover talent.  They go to verify the talent of the prospects on their white board!

So how does your name get up there?  Well, it doesn’t happen simply by making and playing on a travel team.  Too many players, not enough time.  That’s for sure.  You don’t get your name up there because you’ve made All-Conference, All-Tournament or All-State.  Nor do you achieve this honor by sending a coach an online questionnaire or email.  But, there is a secret to it.   

Call me and I’ll fill you in.  I promise.  Ask for Alan at (800) 354-0072