In nearly twenty years of helping high school student-athletes achieve their dream of competing in their sport at the college level, I have observed specific characteristics that distinguish those who successfully transition from prospect to recruit. The two most common and obvious traits I have seen in the majority of my clients are elite talent…

Creating a target list of colleges is one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of the college sports recruiting process. Many prospects and their families don’t dedicate enough time to this task, but it can significantly impact their recruitment journey. At PrepSearch, we emphasize that an individualized college list is the foundation of…

When I speak in my seminars or to my consulting clients, one of the things I talk about frequently is going from prospect to recruit. Prospective student-athletes can leverage social media effectively to enhance their college sports recruitment. There are many more prospects than actual recruits and at PrepSearch my goal is to help each…

An unofficial visit should be treated with the same importance of an official visit even though you are responsible for paying for all expenses related to the unofficial visit. Do not be discouraged if a College or University you are interested in hasn’t offered an opportunity for an official visit. Keep realistic expectations during the…

In part 2 of College Sports recruiting apps last week I provided some disadvantages of using sports recruiting apps. This week  I’d like to point out some advantages using sports recruiting apps as a part of your recruitment strategy. I think successful prospects find ways to utilize the personal aspects of the marketing and promotion…

In part 2 of College Sports recruiting apps, I’d like to focus on the disadvantages of some sports recruiting apps and relying on them too much in your recruitment strategy. College sports recruiting apps can be incredibly useful for athletes, coaches, and recruiters, but they do have some disadvantages. Here are a few to consider:…

I started PrepSearch in 2007  because I was committed to educating students, families and schools and anyone who would listen on the entire college sports recruiting process. I have dedicated nearly two decades helping provide access to as many students as I could to attend college while participating in their sport. 1700+ students later I…

Since 2007 I have helped over 1700 prospective student-athletes attend college using sports. Over the years I have seen many mistakes made during the recruiting process by well intentioned families. I have listed the top 5 mistakes I have seen from my clients and what you can do to avoid making the same mistakes. 1.…

In college athletics, the terms “head count” and “equivalency” sports refer to different types of scholarships available to athletes. Recently the NCAA has increased roster maximums for nearly all sports essentially eliminating the old “head count” designation and making all sport equivalency sports. The old head count sport scholarship designation “Head Count” typically included football…

With all of the talk about the transfer portal and things related to transfer, I frequently get asked if the NLI is legally binding and what options are there for a prospective student-athlete that signs one and changes their mind. I tell each of my clients that signing a NLI is not required and it…