It’s not too late to get recruited if you are a senior, but your options are much more limited than if you started looking two years earlier. First, (more…)

Whether you are a freshmen or senior, I suggest you call a college coach today.  Pick up your phone and call one right now.  Should you call every coach?  No!  Just start with one coach for a school that you either think you have a great chance to get into, or your dream school.  The two worst case scenarios are that either no one picks up, or the coach doesn’t have much time to speak.  Here are a few reasons why you should call a college coach today… (more…)

Getting the attention of college coaches is not easy, but it is very possible. Its going to take a little time and effort from you and you will be very happy you took the time to do it.
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So you want to get recruited right? Well it doesnt just happen from you waiting around for a coach to notice you.

You need to start the recruiting process and know what to do during it. Here are 6 keys to a successful recruiting process that are sure to help you.
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Some football players may be upset that DIII Football is their only chance at competing at the next level or that only DIII Football programs are recruiting them. However, I have 3 reasons why DIII football is a great choice to continue your football career.
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Recently, Smarter Football visited a high school in New Jersey and met a junior cornerback. He had two envelopes that were mailed to him that very day. (more…)

Obtaining a great education is just as important if not more than athletics.

The academic portion of your high school work is more important to your preparation for future success than athletic activities. Many athletes feel that their athletic success will help overlook bad grades or lack of extra curricular activities, they are wrong. Even college coaches can’t help you gain acceptance if you do not meet requirements.

On average, fewer than 225 rookies earn a position on a professional football team in one year. Over 280 000 seniors will play high school football in the same year. 225 ÷ 280 000 = .00080 professional football players.

Professional football players career is about 4 years

Athletic preperation and performance are very important, however you will not be recruited if a coach feels you cannot contribute to the program and institution as a whole.

Prepare yourself for college competition; both in the classroom and in your sport.

Many high school football players and their parents go through the recruiting process and miss out on recruiting opportunities.  They usually do not have the information they need to successfully complete the recruiting process.  Some do not even bother going through the process because they feel that they do not even have what it takes to be a recruited athlete.   Smarter Football has some information that football players and parents should know in order to (more…)