Choosing a university will most likely be the most important decision you will make so far in your life. Your university choice can set you up for your future career, it can drive your focus, it can be the place where you make life long friends, or meet the love of your life.
So, making sure you go into this decision well informed and looking for the right criteria is so important. Make your future your priority!
The following recruiting process links will help de-mistify the process. There is a lot of information here, break down these steps into small manageable pieces that might fit into your schedule, and dedicate time a few days a week to get this work done. If you don’t incorporate recruiting time into your weekly routine it is likely you will procrastinate on it.
Overwhelmed? Get in touch with us to get some individual mentoring to answer your questions, and keep you on track to recruiting success!
Recruiting Timelines
What to expect and what to accomplish each year of your recruiting journey, from grade 9 all the way to graduation.
Identify your Priorities
Identify what criteria is most important to you in the university you choose. These could be academic, athletic, geographic or even social criteria.
Target Schools
It is time to do some research, learn as much as possible about potential universities and begin to create your target list.
Athlete Resume
By far the best way to share information with coaches is to have an online athlete resume. Here are some tip as to what should be included in your performance resume.
Communications
Make a communication plan, write your first contact letter, build solid relationships with coaches and make important phone calls.
Athletic Performance Evaluations
Find out the best ways you can be seen and evaluated by university coaches, and tips on what you can do to stand out in the crowd.
Highlight Video
If you are going to be seen and recruited, a good highlight video is a must! Here you’ll find tips to create your own video, and information about professional video options.
Making Decisions
making university decisions will be one of the most important things you do in your life. Here are some strategies and resources to help you with that.