I have seen far too many instances where players start their own recruitment process after their senior football season is over. This is far too late. (more…)
Archive for January, 2010
When Can College Coaches Contact Me?
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010You have been performing well on the high school field and now you want to know when you will start to hear from college coaches about playing for their programs! The first thing you will have to know about hearing from coaches is that they can not contact you personally until (more…)
Recruiting from the eyes of a DIII College Coach
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010Ohio’s Hiram College assistant football coach J.P. Emond has seen just about everything a coach can see in recruiting.
It’s not rare for the small division three school to discover potential recruits exaggerating or flat out lying about everything from grade point average to average yards per carry. Coach Emond has seen kids pad stats and switch schools specifically for an easier schedule. He, like every respectable coach in any respectable program knows every trick in the book. So one of the biggest pieces of advice Emond can offer to any player trying to get on the radar of any college football team is simply to be honest.
Be honest. Be straightforward. Be genuine, and show as much interest in the school that you want to attend as the school shows in you. (more…)
Three Things Every Parent Should Know About Recruiting
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010The college football recruiting process is difficult for students and parents. While it is a potentially life altering decision for a student, it can be even more difficult for a parent. (more…)
