The Outlet: Recruiting Tips
The Outlet is a weekly column that discects a topic with five different questions. This week’s topic is about recruiting and some tips to navigate the recruiting landscape. What are college coaches looking for? Coaches at the college level are…
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Continue ReadingThe Outlet is a weekly column that discects a topic with five different questions.
This week’s topic is about recruiting and some tips to navigate the recruiting landscape.
What are college coaches looking for?
Coaches at the college level are looking for a good to great attribute of your game that can translate immediately to college.
Rather that is rebounding or shooting, coaches need to know that if they put you in the game as a freshmen then you can use that skill to produce.
What is something that every recruit and their parents should know?
For kids who are being recruited consistently, knowing the recruiting calendar is essential. A recruiting calendar should be on your fridge.
By knowing the recruiting calendar, you can decipher rather a team is willing to cheat or follow the rules to get you.
Integrity is key and it’s best to know which team has it and which do not.
What are some red flags for coaches when watching a kid play?
Everyone knows that having a poor attitude is unattractive but for coaches it’s bigger then that.
In college, players and coaches are around each other a lot more then in high school. High maintenance players who need attention are a hassle to be around and to coach.
So when a coach sees you pouting about coming out or an assistant coach has to always calm you down. That lets that college coach know that he needs to exit the gym immediately.
What position/player types are coaches always looking for?
Coaches are always on the lookout for scorers and size. Point guards and Centers have become the pivotal positions in the NBA and that has trickled down to the college level as well.
The stretch four position is essential to have and usually are in high demand for college coaches.
Any stretch forwards out there looking to play college ball need to put some tape together and send it to schools immediately.
Why is saying “Thank You” so important to coaches?
Nothing is more annoying then when a coach drives from who knows where to watch a kid who he has been in contact with to not to say “thanks for coming and watch me play.”
Having a college coach come watch you play ball is a privilege not a right. Be appreciative and you will see the results work in your favor.
Kids need to understand that coaching staffs around the country have debates daily on who they like and who they want on their team.
Each coach has their guy that they fight for so if you are genuinely appreciative of their time then they will fight harder for you which could possibly lead into a scholarship or opportunity.