Sophomore Year College Recruiting Checklist
The Sophomore year in High School for student athletes is one to hit the books, make sure you are on track, and in many ways resembles the Freshman Year from a checklist perspective. Contacting recruiting college coaches, and making sure you are in line with NCAA Recruiting Rules are paramount, and establishing yourself as a top recruit for an athletic scholarship is your main priority in this recruiting checklist.
Timing
| Timing |
Category |
Item |
| All Year |
Academics |
Continue to focus on the grades, contribute to
that GPA!! |
| All Year |
Academics |
Continue to take challenging classes, AP and Honors |
| All Year |
Activities |
Continue to focus on extra curriculars by participating in clubs, community
and leadership activities |
| All Year |
Academics |
Identify any problem areas immediately and seek teacher or tutor
assistance to make sure you have a solid foundation for future classes |
| Fall |
All |
Set goals for the year in both academics and
athletics. |
| Fall |
Recruiting |
Download or Purchase the
latest version of the
NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete, check for changes |
| Fall |
Recruiting |
Review the latest NCAA Academic Requirements to make sure you are taking the
correct courses:
NCAA Student Athlete Worksheet and
NCAA Academic Quick Reference Guide |
| Fall |
Academics |
Re-evaluate your target list of schools that offer your sport. |
| Fall |
Academics |
Meet with High School Guidance Counselor to
ensure you are on track for all requirements. |
| Winter |
Academics |
Make sure you are scheduled to take the PLAN and
PSAT tests. |
| All Year |
Athletics |
Ask for additional evaluations from high school and club coaches for a reality
check |
| All Year |
Athletics |
Define strength, benchmark and competitive goals with coaches for
the year |
| All Year |
Athletics |
Work with outside strength / agility programs and outside coaches /
clinics to enhance skills |
| All Year |
Social Media |
Make sure you use Facebook, MySpace and all other internet
accessible sites in a mature manner. Coaches look!!! |
| All Year |
Social Media |
Establish a Twitter Account, YouTube Account, Acceptable Email
Address (no inappropriate words) and setup a BLOG. If you don't
have Facebook, do that as well. |
| In Season |
Athletics |
Make sure you keep a log of all your stats, collect all photos and
video clips and any newspaper clippings. |
| In Season |
Athletics |
Coaches look for good athletes, but also want leadership and good
sportsmanship. Make sure you rise to the occasion. |
| In Season |
Athletics |
Evaluate your performance pre, during and post season, and perform a
reality check (do you make the cut) |
| In Season |
Athletics |
Utilize your social media and send periodic
updates on new records, milestones, pics, etc. |
| In / Post Season |
Recruiting |
Update accounts on BeRecuited,
Takkle, etc. and make sure your
profile is complete and updated. |
| Post Season |
Recruiting |
Establish contact with your target school
coaches through email and by filling out candidate questionnaires |
| Post Season |
Recruiting |
Send a handwritten note on professional
stationary to each coach and assistant coach at your targets schools. |
| Post Season |
Recruiting |
Organize your email folders with one for each
school. Make sure you place all your messages for that school into
the folder. |
| Post Season |
Recruiting |
Create a Microsoft Excel Log for all
communications with school representatives. Include calls, email,
Tweets, etc. |
| Summer |
Athletics |
Attend Nationally recognized camps and events
for exposure. If possible, attend a camp at a target school. |
| Summer |
Athletics |
Enroll in strength and agility training specific
for your sport |
| Summer |
Academics |
If available, take advantage of summer school to
knock an additional class out, especially one that may require
additional focus. |
| Summer |
Recruiting |
Contact coaches from your target list and visit
campuses. Coordinate with Coach/Athletic Staff, and inform of your
desire to attend. |
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