The recruiting process can be very overwhelming to some families and student-athletes. With a few simple things, you can take control of the process, have it work for you and not be so stressful.
Our seminar was designed for parents of all age student-athletes to engage in an informal informational session about the experience of the college recruitment process, both from the viewpoint of the family involved and that of the college coach.
To help families and their scholastic and AAU coaches figure out..."What is really going on?"
The unfortunate reality is that there is a "Cat & Mouse" game that happens on both sides. We can change that. The college coaches involved in recruiting cannot objectively give you the guidance you are looking for. They have too much invested in signing prospects.
Prospective student-athletes don't want to tell college coaches they aren't interested because they aren't sure if they will end up with the scholarship offers they want in the end. College coaches don't want to tell families that their child isn't their "number 1 choice in fear that they will choose another school before they are ready to "offer." Each side becomes less comfortable. Skeptical. It's OK. As a prospect, keep focused on the process and what is important to you and your family.
Most parents and families are unsure of the questions to ask college coaches, or even if it is "OK" to ask college coaches questions. It is. Ask as many questions as you can. If you don't get the answer you understand - ask again. Most college coaches want those questions.
Questions and the answers to questions help everyone figure out if a particular school is the right fit. That is your goal, the right fit... not to play for the highest ranked team or in the highest ranked conference. Be realistic. Keep what makes you happy and is important as the priority.
Our seminar was designed for parents of all age student-athletes to engage in an informal informational session about the experience of the college recruitment process, both from the viewpoint of the family involved and that of the college coach.
To help families and their scholastic and AAU coaches figure out..."What is really going on?"
The unfortunate reality is that there is a "Cat & Mouse" game that happens on both sides. We can change that. The college coaches involved in recruiting cannot objectively give you the guidance you are looking for. They have too much invested in signing prospects.
Prospective student-athletes don't want to tell college coaches they aren't interested because they aren't sure if they will end up with the scholarship offers they want in the end. College coaches don't want to tell families that their child isn't their "number 1 choice in fear that they will choose another school before they are ready to "offer." Each side becomes less comfortable. Skeptical. It's OK. As a prospect, keep focused on the process and what is important to you and your family.
Most parents and families are unsure of the questions to ask college coaches, or even if it is "OK" to ask college coaches questions. It is. Ask as many questions as you can. If you don't get the answer you understand - ask again. Most college coaches want those questions.
Questions and the answers to questions help everyone figure out if a particular school is the right fit. That is your goal, the right fit... not to play for the highest ranked team or in the highest ranked conference. Be realistic. Keep what makes you happy and is important as the priority.
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