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10 Essential Tips for Getting Recruited to Play College Sports

Learn the insider strategies that successful student-athletes use to get noticed by college coaches and secure scholarship offers.

Oct 15, 2025 8 min read
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Soccer
Oct 12, 2025 5 min

How to Create a Standout Soccer Recruiting Video

Learn what college soccer coaches want to see in your highlight reel, from the optimal video length (3-5 minutes) to showcasing technical skills, game awareness, and positioning. Includes tips on filming angles, editing software, and what not to include.

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Basketball
Oct 10, 2025 6 min

NCAA Basketball Recruiting Timeline: What You Need to Know

Navigate the complex NCAA basketball recruiting calendar with key dates for official visits, early signing periods, and contact rules. Understand when coaches can reach out by division level and how to time your recruitment efforts for maximum impact.

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Tips
Oct 8, 2025 7 min

Building Your Athletic Resume: A Complete Guide

Create a professional athletic resume that impresses college coaches. Learn what to include: stats, awards, academic achievements, contact info, coach references, and tournament highlights. Download our free template and see real examples from recruited athletes.

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Hockey
Oct 5, 2025 5 min

How to Reach Out to College Hockey Coaches

Master the art of emailing college hockey coaches with proven templates and subject lines that get opened. Learn when to make first contact, what to include in your introduction, how to follow up professionally, and common mistakes to avoid in your outreach.

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Scholarships
Oct 3, 2025 9 min

Understanding Athletic Scholarships: NCAA, NAIA & JUCO

Compare scholarship opportunities across NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, and JUCO programs. Understand equivalency vs. head-count scholarships, partial vs. full rides, academic requirements, and how to maximize your financial aid package through athletic and academic scholarships combined.

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Baseball
Oct 1, 2025 6 min

Baseball Recruiting: Showcases vs. Camps - Which is Better?

Decide between attending showcases or prospect camps for baseball recruiting. Compare costs, exposure opportunities, coaching interaction, and ROI. Learn which events attract the most college scouts and how to choose the right events based on your position, skill level, and target schools.

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Tips
Sep 28, 2025 7 min

A Day in the Life of a College Athlete

What international student-athletes can expect from their daily schedule balancing academics, athletics, and social life. Learn about early morning workouts, class schedules, practice sessions, study halls, and time management strategies that successful college athletes use.

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Training
Sep 25, 2025 6 min

Strength Training for Student-Athletes

Why weight training and strength conditioning are essential for international student-athletes looking to compete at the college level. Learn about periodization, injury prevention, sport-specific training, and how to develop a strength program that complements your sport.

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Academics
Sep 22, 2025 8 min

GPA vs. Standardized Testing for International Athletes

A comprehensive guide for international student-athletes comparing the importance of GPA versus standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) in college recruitment and admissions. Understand NCAA eligibility requirements and how to balance both academic metrics.

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