How a College Coach Evaluates his Potential Recruit
Alright, hop back in the coach's seat....
You have found a recruit through one of the multiple avenues a coach can identify his recruits.
You have seen his measurables and you have watched his highlight tape.
You want to see more.
What's next?
Next, you are going to log into your account at Recruit.co.
Recruit.co is Hudl. This is what Hudl sells to college programs.
They sell access to their database just like the other data service providers, on a regional basis.
Except this website has much more than just contact info and measurables.
As we mentioned before, Hudl has nearly every high school using their service.
With Recruit.co, a college coach can go in and view any film from that school.
Highlight tapes, full game tape, you name it.
Every single play is accessible.
Your good ones and your bad ones.
Here is what it looks like on the coach's end. Every team, every player is searchable.
As an athlete, how do you know where you stand on the recruiting board?
The athletes on the top of the recruiting board will KNOW that the staff is interested in them.
If the recruiter has sent you a few emails or DMs, you may be on the board, but where exactly?
When those emails turn to phone calls and the phone calls turn to in person visits, you will know that you are high on their list.
If you receive an invite for an official visit, they want you. The scholarship offer is likely on its way.
It is important to know that you are always in competition with others for the same position.
That will not change once you get to college.
The great thing is, competition brings the best out of us.
Make the choice to turn your efforts inward and relish in the competition...or buckle under the pressure.