Recruiting guides
College recruiting, explained
Plain answers to the questions athletes and parents ask most, for every sport.
How to email a college coachHow to email a college coach as a high school athlete: what to put in the subject line, what to include, an example email, and when to follow up.D1, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO explainedD1, D2, D3, NAIA and junior college explained for high school athletes: scholarships, academics, eligibility and how to find the level where you fit.What recruiting services costWhat college recruiting services cost, from free profiles to advisor packages in the thousands, what you get at each price, and what to ask first.When coaches can contact youWhen college coaches can call, text and email high school athletes, by division and sport: football, volleyball, track, cross country and lacrosse.Recruiting video tipsHow to make a recruiting video: how long it should be, what to put first, how coaches find you on screen, and what each sport's coaches want to see.How athletic scholarships workHow athletic scholarships work: full vs partial, what each level offers, and how athletic money combines with academic and need-based aid.Recruiting timeline by gradeA college recruiting timeline for high school athletes, freshman to senior year: what to do each year to get on coaches' lists and find where you fit.Questions to ask a coachQuestions to ask a college coach on a call or visit: your roster spot and role, scholarships and aid, academics, team culture and next steps.How REACH worksHow REACH college recruiting works: a fit % at every college from your results, grades and cost after aid, then a personal email to each coach.