Are you wondering when your teen should start a college search? Pre-school is probably too early. Senior year is clearly a danger zone, too close to high school graduation. However, that leaves you with quite a few years in between. The bad news is that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. On the other hand, college […]
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Do you wonder how college coaches find players? How do they decide which games to watch? Where do they find your phone number? How do they even know your teen is alive? The answers to these questions are not top secret. In over 100 interviews on the Recruiting Code, coaches have told you again and
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There are approximately 1400 colleges and universities with athletic programs. There is are huge differences in talent level ranging from the elite Division 1 schools to small colleges that struggle to recruit enough players each year. Is it possible to know what kind of colleges you could compete at? Not every sports program will be a great
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You’re a hot commodity. Your name went into the admissions funnel! Why Do You Get So Much Mail From Colleges? Coaches and admissions departments send out mailings and emails to thousands of high school students each year. These may come in the form of information, a letter, or a questionnaire. Have you ever wondered why
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Twenty years ago, coaching for the first time, I first understood the painful economic side of the club teams. One of the best coaches in our club was also a father of four. One of his own children was able to play on his team without paying the coaching fee but he could not afford
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College Coaches are still not coming to your high school games. I first published this article about five years ago. It has been shared tens of thousands of times and generated a lot of spirited discussion from coaches and parents about if and why college coaches aren’t coming to high school games. Over this time,
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Here come the letters from coaches So you got your first letter from a coach. You have worked so hard for the moment when coaches would begin to recruit you. Nobody is around but your family, so you all do a happy dance. With nervous and excited hands you tear open the letter and read
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Dear Student, You are top on our list. We encourage you to apply to our school immediately. We have chosen you because you are an impressive student and athlete. In fact, we are positive that because you can walk and chew gum at the same time, you will excel at our institution. We invite you
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If you’re planning a campus visit, these 5 tips will help you make the most of it. Every university is a unique place. You’ll notice a different feel on each campus. And each athletic program has its own culture as well. Only a campus visit will help you know if the school your teen is
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