Recruiting Myths That Can Hurt You

Myth #1:    If I'm good enough, the coaches will find me.
A very small number of recruited athletes are just "found" by the coaches. The majority have to take the initiative to contact the coaches.

Myth #2:    My high school coach will get me an athletic scholarship.
Few high school coaches have either the time or knowledge to take charge of your recruiting. You have to take charge of your own future on this. Even if a coach says they will get you one, you need to do it on your own because it is your future, not his or hers on the line if they don't take care of it. It is YOUR future.

Myth #3:    I'd have to be the best athlete on my team to get a scholarship.
Even if you're not a national superstar already being recruited, and accomplished, talented athlete has a great chance of being recruited - if you let the coaches know about yourself in the right way.

Myth #4:   I can wait until my senior year to look for an athletic scholarship.
The recruiting process takes time, so you need to start early. Best plan is to begin contacting coaches when you have Varsity stats to show - usually by your junior year. You want to get on the coaches' radar as early as possible.

Myth #5:   Coaches do not like being contacted by prospective athletes.
Quite the opposite, coaches hope to hear from good athletes who are interested in their program. Some blue-chip athletes come to their attention naturally, but there aren't enough of them for a coach to fill his or her roster.