How can my high school coach support me in the recruiting process?

Your high school coach can support you in the recruiting process in several ways. However, it’s important to remember that while your coach can provide support and assistance, the ultimate responsibility for the recruiting process lies with you. You and your family should stay proactive in your recruiting process to ensure you find the right academic and athletic fit.

It all starts with communication: High school coaches can communicate with college coaches on your behalf, providing them with updated athletic and academic stats, as well as highlight videos. They can also provide accurate feedback to you and your family about your performance and potential.

Ask them to advocate for you: High school coaches can act as advocates for their players, helping to facilitate the recruiting process and ensuring that their athletes are seen (or that they are made aware of you) by college coaches.

They can and should help guide you: High school coaches can provide advice and guidance throughout the recruiting process. They can help you understand what to expect, how to market yourself to college coaches, and how to navigate the complexities of the process.

Lastly, ask your high school coach for some input on your playing ability. While they are not the end all, be all when it comes to evaluations, perhaps they can offer some guidance on what schools to look at (which programs) and at what level of college you may be able to play (D1-D3). Good luck!