Steven Binder

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The bottom line….

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College recruitment often starts sooner than most students realize. Coaches can begin reaching out in your sophomore year & many decisions are made by junior year. Begin researching schools, understanding program requirements early. Preparation gives you a competitive edge.

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Create a tracking document to have everything in one place. As a starting point, general information to keep track of includes: name of college, coach's name & contract info, date of initial communication, date of coach's response, & date of highlight video/athletic profile sent

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Be coachable: Show a willingness to learn and improve. Listen to the coaches’ feedback and apply it to your game. College Coaches appreciate & value highly athletes who are open to instruction and show a strong work ethic.

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There are many different opportunities offered at the D II and III levels. When being recruited, you should look at what each school you are interested in has to offer and compare them. This allows you to focus on more than just athletics.

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Brevity is important to strive for when creating & sending highlight videos. College coaches are typically expert multi-taskers, so time is always of the essence. They want to get all the pertinent details in a concise manner, which means about 3 to 5minutes for highlight videos.

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Try reaching out to college coaches between 3pm and 5pm of their respective time zone as this is the best time window. Most coaches are available in the late afternoon after spending the early part of the day coaching their teams.

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Try reaching out to college coaches between 3pm and 5pm of their respective time zone as this is the best time window. Most coaches are available in the late afternoon after spending the early part of the day coaching their teams.

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Write to your preferred college coaches as much as courtesy and reason allow or until the college coach has signaled to you that there isn’t a spot for you on their program. Consistent out reach on your part, is hugely important.

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Be realistic:
Consider your athletic abilities and academic standing when choosing colleges to target.

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Consider the financial costs & types of scholarships offered at each college on your list. Take time to research the academic & athletic profiles of the schools on your list in depth. Consult with your coach & guidance counselor to make sure your list of your potential schools

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There are a lot of people who have an eye for talent and considerably fewer who can actually develop the quality relationships that gets that talent to choose their college.

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HUGE NEWS........Starting July 1, 2025, ALL Division I schools will be able to directly pay players for the first time in NCAA history....This changes everything, in addition to the NIL!

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To get recruited for a college sport, focus on developing your athletic & academic skills, creating a strong online presence, & actively reaching out to coaches. Maintain good grades, showcase your talent through highlight videos, research & contact coaches of your target schools