Recruiting Process
7 Things You Should Do ASAP If You Want to Play Sports in College
So, you want to be a college athlete? Awesome. Pursuing that dream is undoubtedly exciting, as playing sports in college is something only a fraction of people ever achieve. However, [...]
Why Going D1 Isn’t Always the Best Outcome for Soccer Players
Unpopular truth: sometimes D1 sports programs are not the best destination. Perhaps this sounds like it is coming out of left field, and perhaps this is not what your friends, [...]
Recruiting With Coach X: An Anonymous D1 Coach Analyzes a High School RB
Because NCAA rules prevent college coaches from speaking publicly about recruits, it's often difficult to get an inside-look at how coaches actually scout high school players. At a glance, every [...]
Recruiting With Coach X: Anonymous D1 Coach Analyzes a High School Defensive End Prospect
Because NCAA rules prevent college coaches from speaking publicly about recruits, it's often difficult to get an inside-look at how coaches actually scout high school players. At a glance, every [...]
An Anonymous D1 Coach Analyzes a High School Offensive Line Prospect
Because NCAA rules prevent college coaches from speaking publicly about recruits, it's often difficult to get an inside-look at how coaches actually scout high school players. At a glance, every [...]
Why Women’s Soccer Powerhouse Santa Clara University Values A Recruit’s Mentality Above All Else
Santa Clara’s women’s soccer is a titan of their sport. https://youtu.be/3vUkj4uQVpc The program, which boasts alumni such as Julie Ertz and Brandi Chastain, consistently ranks among the top 10 teams [...]
4 Things College Coaches Will Never Tell You About Recruiting
Getting recruited by a college program can be one of the coolest experiences you go through as an athlete. Going off to college, in general, is exciting for most families, [...]
7 Steps to Crushing your Club Volleyball Tryout
Club volleyball tryouts. At the end of each fall, an army of high school volleyball players looking for college coach exposure descend upon courts all over the country. Their regular [...]
4 Tips for Taking Control of Your Camp or Showcase Experience
When you go to a showcase or camp, don't just hope coaches notice you. Use your CaptainU athlete profile to connect with them before, during, and after...
What’s the Difference Between a National Letter of Intent and a Verbal Commitment?
There's a college you love, and it's time to give a pledge. You can do this in a couple of ways. Sign a National Letter of Intent, a move always saved...
