Recruiting MYTHS:

  • The recruiting process starts senior year.

  • Only grades from junior / senior year matter.


Recruiting FACTS:

  • The recruiting process starts 9th grade year when you walk on the AHS/ SILSA campus.

  • ALL GRADES MATTER

EXAMPLE OF SImple EMAIL to a COLLEGE COACH:


Coach ________,


My name is ____ and I am very interested in competing for your program at the next level. I am a 2022 recruit from Asheville High School located in Asheville, NC. My core GPA is a ___ on a 4.0 scale and my test scores are ____. Attached is a link to my highlights. Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to speak with you soon about the potential of joining your program.


Thank you,


(Name)

(NCAA Clearinghouse #)

(Phone Number)


EXAMPLE OF more detailed email to COLLEGE COACH:


Coach ______ ,


Paragraph 1:

  • Greeting

  • Introduce yourself (name, school, grade)

  • List your academic status

  • State your interest for academics and athletics at that school

Paragraph 2:

  • Name events

  • Event PRs, Stats, etc.

  • Any big awards you have won/accomplishments

  • What you enjoy the most / your strength

  • State why you want to compete at the next level

Paragraph 3:

  • State why this specific school is a good fit for you

  • What connections do you have to the school

  • Closing with a “Thank you for your time...I hope to be in touch soon...My other contact information is listed below…” / or anything else that leaves the letter on a positive note that anticipates further conversation


Sincerely,

(Name)

(NCAA Clearinghouse #)

(Phone Number)



** When writing multiple recruitment letter; make sure the coach's name aligns with the correct school, it can get confusing with many schools/coaches**

  • credit to Gracie Bolick (AHS Class of 2022, UNC Chapel Hill for Track and Field - Hammer)



WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL VISIT?

  • A visit financed in whole or in part by an institution.

  • AN ATHLETE CAN HAVE 5 OFFICIAL VISITS

  • ATHLETE must be registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

  • Official visit cannot exceed 48 hours.


WHAT IS AN UNOFFICIAL VISIT?

  • Athletes can take an unlimited amount. They can occur anytime except for Dead Periods.

  • Start during your freshman year.

  • No time limit or length restriction on stay.

  • Colleges can’t pay for lodging, travel or meals.