Understanding the Recruiting Timeline

The self-recruiting timeline varies from person to person and depends on a number of factors including:

  1. Timeframe - The point in your high school career when you begin self-recruiting. If you?re a sophomore beginning the process, self-recruiting will occur over a longer time frame than that of a senior who's just beginning.

  2. Qualifications - The athlete's appearance on paper. If you have national team experience, a coach will probably make a swift effort to see you play.

  3. Accessibility - How close you live or play to a given school. The closer you are, the easier it is for a coach to see you play.

  4. Marketing How effectively you market yourself will determine your success in the recruiting process.
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