College Recruiting
How to Fund Your College Experience
It happens. Some of the coaches who contact you through your CaptainU profile may be from colleges you don't like, and you find yourself asking "The...
6 Questions to Ask Before Creating Your College List
Committing to a college that aligns with your goals can be a daunting task when you're first getting started, but it doesn't have to be. With a free...
Create a College Wish List Based on What Matters Most to You
There are a lot of colleges out there, each with its pros and cons. Keep your thoughts straight while you search. Create a list of what matters to...
How to Narrow Down Your College List
It's time to trim that college list. You're a junior or senior bringing that batch of eight or ten schools down to the final choice. Use the tools...
This is the Best Time to Start Your College Recruiting Process
The recruiting timeline is a subject of great confusion. Rumors spread like wildfire, people make uninformed decisions, and it often results in...
7 Things to Avoid When Writing a Cover Letter to a College Coach
As we learned in our article how to write a cover letter to a college coach, the very best way to introduce yourself to a coach is with a personalized...
How to Handle Being Recruited by a College You Don’t Like
It happens. Some of the coaches who contact you through your CaptainU profile may be from colleges you don't like, and you find yourself asking "The...
How to Develop a Productive Relationship With a Potential College Coach
Go ahead—talk to coaches about that big tournament you're attending. But don't stop there. Don't disappear just because the tournament is over. Long...
How to Make a CaptainU Profile That Will Wow College Coaches
Keep it simple for coaches to find out about you. Create an athlete profile that shows them everything they want to know. Share videos, photos and stats that show how [...]
The College Lifestyle Benefits of Division III Schools
You can get scholarship help in NCAA Division III—you just can't get it for your sports skills. This division uses no athletic scholarships, but 80...
