Evaluating Colleges

Research

  1. College Program Websites

    • Depth of roster

    • Level of current players

    • Tradition / History of success

    • Transfer Rate – (freshman class always very big)

    • Coaching staff

    • Conference

  2. Style of Play

    • Visit the school and watch a game live

    • Stream games online

    • Talk to coaches / players about how they describe system & style

  3. Team culture

    • Official visit

    • Ask current player(s) thoughts on program

    • Ask coaches what they do to facilitate healthy team culture

What do you want out of your college career – what are the priorities for you?

  1. Playing time

  2. Social Experience

  3. Scholarship

  4. Compete for championships

  5. Platform to play @ higher level

Contact Coaches

  1. Inform them when and where you are playing / jersey #

  2. Email updates on attending camp / clinic / your interest in learning more about the program when NCAA rules allow

  3. Collect highlight clips and build a video to send to coaches

  4. Be upfront with schools you are not interested in that reach out to you.