For Parents
Be the support team your athlete needs.
The recruiting process is confusing. Here's what actually helps — and what to avoid.
Parent Do's
- Support your athlete's outreach behind the scenes
- Help organize emails and tracker spreadsheets
- Attend visits — but let your athlete do the talking
- Ask coaches questions about academics and culture
- Encourage realistic expectations across divisions
Parent Don'ts
- Don't email coaches on your athlete's behalf
- Don't oversell or exaggerate stats
- Don't focus only on D1 — explore every level
- Don't speak for your athlete on calls or visits
- Don't pressure coaches for offers
Recruiting Myths, Debunked
Myth
If they're good enough, coaches will find them.
Truth
Coaches recruit hundreds of kids. Proactive outreach gets you on the list.
Myth
Highlight tape is enough.
Truth
Tape opens doors. Communication, grades, and follow-up close them.
Myth
Only D1 matters.
Truth
D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO offer real opportunities, scholarships, and great experiences.
Myth
Camps guarantee offers.
Truth
Camps are evaluations. Pre-camp outreach makes coaches actually watch you.