First and foremost you want to know the

requirements in which you are able to

contact an athlete. NCAA rules say that

you can’t contact an recruit until they

are finished with their junior year of high

school. So be careful, you don’t want to

get yourself, the school, or the potential

player in trouble.

It is essential to know what kind of athlete you are looking for and if they’re actually interested in playing college sports. Using the internet is a great way to get to know players in a specific area. Schools athletic sites will generally post rosters and stats of their players. If you know what kind of player you are looking for this is a great way to do so. There is also a website (www.nsr-inc.com) in which possible recruits pay for in order to get recognized. Which also makes it easier for recruits to scout out new potential players.

The next step is to get in contact with the

player and the coach. The best way to

do so is in a simple letter stating that

you’re interested in their play and ant to

keep an eye on them. A follow up

phone call or even visiting a game could

also show that you’re even more

interested. Not only that but it will boost

the morale and ego of the athlete.

Above all showing interest in an athlete will keep them around making them want to choose your organization. It may sound silly but send them text’s or emails asking how things are going. Asking how events went that you know about from prior conversations. Send them more and more information and keep in contact. Nothing shows that you have more interest in an athlete more than when you keep a relationship with them.

Lastly, you want to be authentic and

true. Nothing keeps athletes around

more than having trust in the

coach/recruiter. Furthermore you want

to be direct as well. Let them know that

they are wanted send the things that’s

say “We want you here!” people

especially athletes love hearing that

they are wanted by a team for their skills.

After the recruit has joined your

institution follow up with him and make

him feel at home. All the things you have

told him/her in the recruiting process

should happen including some of the BS

you may have told them.