Greenbrier Football Recruiting

Athletes,

As coaches, we know you are excited about the recruiting process and the possibilities that lie ahead. Many high school athletes desire to play at the next level and if that is a goal, it should be pursed. Our job is to be a resource and help connect you to the possibility of being recruited.  All parties involved, coaches, players, and families, must be familiar with the challenges of recruitment. It’s easy to get caught up in today’s culture of high school football recruiting. Rest assured that, as coaches, we will help you through the process.

There are many sides to the recruiting process that you as a player will need to become familiar with if you truly have the desire to play beyond high school.  From academic eligibility, becoming a full qualifier to play NCAA football, to how to communicate with college coaches are just a few parts of the process that recruits must learn. 

One side that is often overlooked by players and their families is the role of high school coaches.  There is no way a high school coach can guarantee scholarships for players in his program. College coaches know what they are looking for, what specific qualities are important in a recruit, and they depend on the honest recommendations of a player’s high school coach.  

With all this being said, you can be sure that your coaches will provide an honest assessment of your abilities to recruiters.  This is not meant to discourage you in anyway.  The purpose of sharing this aspect of recruiting is to inform you about what is communicated between high school and college coaches.  Use this as motivation to strive to be the best student-athlete you can be.

 The following are a few common questions that college coaches ask high school coaches about a potential recruit.

1. How does the athlete perform in class? What kind of student is he? 

2. What is the player’s height, weight, and other measurables?

      3. Describe the athlete’s work ethic and his character. Is he a good teammate?

4. How coachable is the athlete?

5. What’s the athlete like out in the community, outside of school?

6. What kind of support does the athlete get at home?