Club and high school coaches know you. They’re used to talking straight with you and pushing you toward your best. Share your college list with them and get their opinions;...
You want to see which colleges fit? Go to the people you know.
The people around you—your coaches, parents, and friends—know what matters to you. Ask them what they think you’d like in a college. They might picture you at a different size...
A new coach reaches you, but you already love your college list. Should you add another school?
You feel good about your college list, but then you hear from a new coach. He or she emails you or checks out your athlete profile. Even if you already...
Are you looking for a way to sort your college list? Start with safety, match, and reach schools.
Make your college list easy to view. Break it down in categories of safety, match, and reach. Safety schools are the colleges where you’re easily getting in; match schools are...
You want to give a college your promise. What’s the difference between the National Letter of Intent and a verbal commitment?
There’s a college you love, and it’s time to give a pledge. You can do this in a couple of ways. Sign a National Letter of Intent, a move always...
You’re ready to close out your college search? Ask smart questions to narrow the list and find your top fit.
It’s time to trim that college list. You’re a junior or senior bringing that batch of eight or ten schools down to the final choice. So ask coaches what you...
You want coaches to see how you play in primetime? Make short and simple videos that show your stand-out skills.
Give coaches a chance to see your style of play. Post videos to your athlete profile. Skip the ESPN-ready effects and make reels of three to five minutes that show...
You want to email a college coach. But what should you write?
Email is an easy way to say hello to a coach and to learn about a team. Your first message can be simple: Say a few things about your season...
Events are just the start. Deep relationships are what you really want.
Go ahead—talk to coaches about that big tournament you’re attending. But don’t stop there. Don’t disappear just because the tournament is over. Long before and after those showcases— not just...
Want to find your best college fit? Make a great list based on what matters to you.
There are a lot of colleges out there, each with its pros and cons. Keep your thoughts straight while you search. Create a list of what matters to you—the feel...
