What You Should Know About Walk-Ons
According to NCAA data, 51% of Division I athletes receive some level of financial aid. By extension, that means 49% of DI student-athletes are walk-ons. [Read More]
Here’s how to tour colleges on a budget during your recruiting journey!
Before making any commitment to a school, most recruits will tour a college to check out the athletic facilities, the housing options, [Read More]
Don’t worry if you’re from a small town or a less known area, this article breaks down “How to be a hot athlete recruit even if you’re outside a sports recruiting hotbed”.
More than half of all top college [Read More]
When you think about it, no one knows your game, your capabilities, and your desire better than your coaches. They’re the ones who’ve watched you improve and they’re the ones who’ve provided helpful guidance along the way. And [Read More]
Growing up and playing football in British Columbia, Chase Claypool didn’t get much notice from American Division I football programs. However, once he put his highlight reel on Facebook, Claypool did get noticed, [Read More]
Did you get a late start or still growing? Here’s how to succeed in recruiting if you’re a late bloomer.
Former San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan started out wanting to be a swimmer. [Read More]
Being invited for an official visit is a pretty good indicator of a coach’s interest in you. However, an official visit doesn’t always mean a scholarship offer will follow. That’s why to make the [Read More]
An official visit, as defined by the NCAA is “any visit to a college campus by a college-bound student-athlete or his or her parents paid for by the college.” In addition [Read More]
CaptainU Live Episode 2: How to talk to college coaches
The hardest part is getting that first response:
Let’s face it – social media is intertwined in our daily lives. It connects us, it entertains us — but it can also have a negative effect on how people see us (such as a college coach).
When recruiting for [Read More]