Recruiting Help

[Nigerian9Football]

I am a senior at high school and im looking for a place to play football. i won a few awards such as All conference player. i am wondering what stats does this college look for or even how do i get recognized by this college before i deeply get interested in going here. i play wide receiver ( didnt post that many stats but coach said i can play wr at a junior college) and corner back( had decent stats shut down corner) 2 Ints 64 tackles 1 forced fumble 74 yard int return and career high in tackles in a game i had 16 at my homecoming game. i am noticed as a consistent tackler, solid coverage and on wr i am a great blocker and a good route runner. my coach said i always do the little things that makes a difference.

[SycamoreStateofMind]

http://www.frontrush.com/templates/frgeneral/Indstate/Football/Submission/indstatefootball.html

I wish you the best in your search for a place to play college football!

[StateAlum]

If you're graduating in a couple weeks, and your just looking into playing college ball... Your HS coach has done you a great disservice.

Get a highlight real out to as many coaches as you can. (be realistic where/what your asperations/expectations are) and most of all ....DON'T GIVE UP

I had the opportunity to play college ball, and decided to be a student first (and I miss the opportunity every day to play)

GOOD LUCK!!

[Jason Svoboda]

StateAlum is correct... if you are college level athlete, your high school coach owes you an apology. It's his job to market his players and get them to the next level. However, all is not lost if you truly want it.

Prepare a recruiting portfolio. I'd get copies of your academic transcripts, copy of your standardized testing scores, some letters of recommendation from your high school head and position coaches and a DVD containing your as many highlights as you have.

Sit down with your coach and ask him to give you his opinion on what level you can play collegiately. However, since it doesn't seem he has done a good job marketing you, seek out a second opinion. Maybe speak with another coach you may know, try to get in touch with a local college coach, etc.

Once you have an idea where you can compete, send off copies of your recruiting portfolio to those head coaches. If you can, deliver them in person. Most programs may also have committed any scholarships they had open already, so you may consider the option of walking on somewhere in hopes you can get a scholarship down the road.

According to your IP address, you look like you're in the Chicagoland area. Luckily, you have a lot of great football resources at your disposal. However, as StateAlum also said, don't give up on your dream. It all comes down to how bad do you want to play college ball? Good luck!

[Sycamore Proud]

Wise words from Boda. I wish you the best.

[thsouth]

Unfortunately the signing period for the class of 2010 ended on April 1 (D1 and D2, I don't know about Juco). I assume that means walking on is the only option at this time. Your Junior year should have been your big year. Most recruiting goes on in that period between your Junior and Senior years (Junior Days, one day camps, combines, etc...). Good Luck!

[JustAskin]

From your orginal post it sounds as though you coach told you that you were a jr. College level player, that is where i would start, there are usually reasons for that assumption from a coach. I would speak to him about that, it may save you time not going in directions that you should not.

[country123a]

StateAlum is correct... if you are college level athlete, your high school coach owes you an apology. It's his job to market his players and get them to the next level. However, all is not lost if you truly want it.

Prepare a recruiting portfolio. I'd get copies of your academic transcripts, copy of your standardized testing scores, some letters of recommendation from your high school head and position coaches and a DVD containing your as many highlights as you have.

Sit down with your coach and ask him to give you his opinion on what level you can play collegiately. However, since it doesn't seem he has done a good job marketing you, seek out a second opinion. Maybe speak with another coach you may know, try to get in touch with a local college coach, etc.

Once you have an idea where you can compete, send off copies of your recruiting portfolio to those head coaches. If you can, deliver them in person. Most programs may also have committed any scholarships they had open already, so you may consider the option of walking on somewhere in hopes you can get a scholarship down the road.

According to your IP address, you look like you're in the Chicagoland area. Luckily, you have a lot of great football resources at your disposal. However, as StateAlum also said, don't give up on your dream. It all comes down to how bad do you want to play college ball? Good luck!

All good advice and I would add you must be registered and cleared with the NCAA Clearinghouse in order to participate in athletics at all.

https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/