Quick Monday update regarding the recruiting process for current seniors, juniors, sophomores, etc.
The biggest thing I tell parents regarding the recruiting process especially for football is to be realistic with your goals. That cannot be overstated. It's a hard pill to swallow, but if you're a senior right today as of January 12th, 2015 you're not going to get a D-1 scholarship.
Most D-1 offers roll in during a prospects sophomore or junior season, rarely do offers come in during a prospects senior year (speaking D-1 offers here).
When starting the recruiting process, I would advise athletes to build a recruiting plan with their parents, coaches, advisors, etc. Combine your test scores, GPA, and athletic ability into one. While it's great to have goals to play at Florida, Texas, USC, etc. don't be fixated on playing D-1.
There are TONS of colleges that have football in D-1AA, D-2, D-3, NAIA, etc. and trust me if you're the best at your high school, chances that you'll start right here at Eastern New Mexico as a freshman, are very low, the talent is that good.
Feel free to add your own advice here or post questions!
The biggest thing I tell parents regarding the recruiting process especially for football is to be realistic with your goals. That cannot be overstated. It's a hard pill to swallow, but if you're a senior right today as of January 12th, 2015 you're not going to get a D-1 scholarship.
Most D-1 offers roll in during a prospects sophomore or junior season, rarely do offers come in during a prospects senior year (speaking D-1 offers here).
When starting the recruiting process, I would advise athletes to build a recruiting plan with their parents, coaches, advisors, etc. Combine your test scores, GPA, and athletic ability into one. While it's great to have goals to play at Florida, Texas, USC, etc. don't be fixated on playing D-1.
There are TONS of colleges that have football in D-1AA, D-2, D-3, NAIA, etc. and trust me if you're the best at your high school, chances that you'll start right here at Eastern New Mexico as a freshman, are very low, the talent is that good.
Feel free to add your own advice here or post questions!
