How far do you go for Recruiting Help????

blm

If you son is playing for a solid travel team program he should be in fine shape---the good travel teams work with the college coaches and there is no need for outside people

Thanks for the re assurance.

blm,
No need, just keep reading visiting the HSBBW.

If you have the knowledge, you can do what they do.
Save your money for what the scholarship doesn't cover.

My son just finished up the process last December and I don't think they are necessary. If you have the extra cash, they can save you some work but they probably cann't do much more than you can. In fact, some coaches just toss the videos sent by these guys in the trash.

Like TRHit said, play on as good a travel team you can. Also, make sure they play some of their games in front of the schools you want to play for. Make your own introductory letters and send them out to a number of schools you are interested in and would be a good fit for your son academically, socially, and athleticly. Make a short video and ask the coaches if they would like a copy. Make some unofficial visits to schools you are interested in - call the coach first though - the coaches are usually glad to meet with you but don't show up unannounced. If you can afford it, go to a few select showcases that attract the schools you are interested in. If you have certain schools you are highly interested in, go to one of their showcases so they can get extra looks. Go to a pro tryout or two - they don't cost anything and most of these guys have contacts with colleges also. (A tip here, don't go to these showcases if your son isn't mentally and physically ready to give 100% the whole time he is there. My son went to a big showcase one time with a hurt back and tried to hide it and I believe it turned a couple of schools that had been recruiting him off.)

Elsewhere on this site there are recruiting tips and even sample introductory letters and player information sheets. Good luck.

some recruiting services in our area have very good connections and track record with D3 & NAIA programs - in all sports

as a general statement D1 is not their forte

an honest guy will answer questions and even provide some DIY tips to you

It's easy to get a bit freaked out about the recruiting process...many of us have been there. If you follow the advice put forth in many of the archived threads here, even with a late start in the recruiting game (my son was an unknown until August before his senior year), you can find a good fit and possibly some good scholarship offers for your son.

It's not hard, just takes some time.


Good Luck, enjoy the ride...

My Son has been on top travel teams and that has made all the difference in contact from prospective programs. Play in the top tournaments and do well! If you play well you will be noticed. We recently added a new dimension with a web page that has been very helpful also and has complimented everything else he has done. It is inexpensive. www.getmynameout.com/ericgrabe

floridafan - Very nice website. Impressive young man.

Fla fan,
I have seen this before thank you. Your son impressive. Good luck to you.