My College Recruiting Playbook
Last Revision: May 1, 2019
chapter 1: playbook overview
-
Welcome to the Showcase
-
Everyone's role in the college recruiting process
-
8 Keys to College Recruiting Success
chapter 2: introduction to recruiting
-
Realities of College Recruiting
-
Offers are Made Early
-
Probability of Competing in College
-
Sports Sponsorship Summary
-
Head Count vs. Equivalency Sports
-
Sport by Sport Scholarship Allotment
chapter 3: important dates & timelines
-
Summary of Recruiting Calendars
-
National Letter of Intent (NLI) Signing Dates
-
Recruiting Timeline Grades 9-12
chapter 4: executing my gameplan
-
Types of Recruiting Contacts
-
College Correspondence System
-
Tips for Replying to College Coaches
-
Managing Your College Contacts
-
Phone Calls from College Coaches
-
Questions to Ask College Coaches
chapter 5: academic certification & eligibility
-
NCAA Eligibility & Registration
-
Division I Academic Requirements
-
Division II Academic Requirements
-
Core Courses and GPA
-
Division I-II Academic Worksheets
-
Eligibility Registration Checklist
-
NAIA Eligibility & Registration
chapter 6: staying on the track to success
-
Asking the Tough Questions
-
Getting the Most Out of a College Visit
-
Official vs. Unofficial College Visits
-
Campus Visit Checklist
-
College Appraisal Checklist
-
What Makes a Good Scholarship Offer?
chapter 7: FINISH STRONG!
-
Coordinating the Application Process
-
5 Financial Aid Facts Your Need to Know
-
The Real Cost of Attending College
-
Early Action vs. Early Decision
chapter 8: recruiting toolbox
-
Important Recruiting Terms
-
Opportunity Comparison Chart
-
Ivy League Academic Index Calculator
-
Red Shirt vs. Grey Shirt