My College Recruiting Playbook
Last Revision: May 1, 2019

chapter 1: playbook overview
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Welcome to the Showcase
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Everyone's role in the college recruiting process
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8 Keys to College Recruiting Success

chapter 2: introduction to recruiting
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Realities of College Recruiting
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Offers are Made Early
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Probability of Competing in College
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Sports Sponsorship Summary
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Head Count vs. Equivalency Sports
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Sport by Sport Scholarship Allotment

chapter 3: important dates & timelines
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Summary of Recruiting Calendars
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National Letter of Intent (NLI) Signing Dates
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Recruiting Timeline Grades 9-12

chapter 4: executing my gameplan
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Types of Recruiting Contacts
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College Correspondence System
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Tips for Replying to College Coaches
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Managing Your College Contacts
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Phone Calls from College Coaches
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Questions to Ask College Coaches

chapter 5: academic certification & eligibility
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NCAA Eligibility & Registration
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Division I Academic Requirements
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Division II Academic Requirements
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Core Courses and GPA
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Division I-II Academic Worksheets
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Eligibility Registration Checklist
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NAIA Eligibility & Registration

chapter 6: staying on the track to success
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Asking the Tough Questions
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Getting the Most Out of a College Visit
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Official vs. Unofficial College Visits
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Campus Visit Checklist
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College Appraisal Checklist
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What Makes a Good Scholarship Offer?

chapter 7: FINISH STRONG!
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Coordinating the Application Process
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5 Financial Aid Facts Your Need to Know
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The Real Cost of Attending College
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Early Action vs. Early Decision

chapter 8: recruiting toolbox
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Important Recruiting Terms
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Opportunity Comparison Chart
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Ivy League Academic Index Calculator
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Red Shirt vs. Grey Shirt