College Recruiting X's and O's

A recruits talent is obviously an important piece in a college coaches evaluation of any prospective student-athlete.  But the decision to actively recruit a student-athlete goes well beyond talent.   A prospective student-athlete's attitude and character may be the most important attribute to a college coach.   What Is Attitude? Attitude is how a student-athlete carries himself or herself on and off the field.  Regardless of a players' performance, their skill, tactical, and physical display, other factors heavily influence a coach's decision to recruit a given athlete.  Coaches will look at their mental and psychological make up, their mental ability to quickly and correctly read and assess situations, their motivational drive and will power, their self confidence, and emotional stability.   A big determining factor of a prospects attitude is their body language on the field.  A coach can get a good sense of who you are by how...

Your journey to continue your academic and athletic career at the collegiate level lies with a vision.  In other words, what do you want your future to look like based on your goals and aspirations. However, your success lies within your college recruiting game plan.   Designing Your Pathway to College Sports is a a student-athletes road map to play college sports.  But it is more than just about recruiting, it is about creating a personal development plan that will be the foundation of your future.  It will allow high school student-athletes to do some serious self-reflection as they prepare for the next stage in their life.   It was designed to get high student-athletes to engage in their future.  6 Steps to Develop Your College Recruiting Game Plan  1. Create your Personal Development Plan -  Your personal development plan is made up of a number of self-reflection activities.  You will discover your strengths and weak...