In this episode, we’re joined by recruiting expert Tonya Sims, who’ll share her insights on getting noticed by college coaches. It’s a topic many of you have been curious about, so get ready for some valuable tips and strategies to make yourself stand out. So, grab a snack, get comfortable, and let’s dive into this conversation. Let’s get started!

• Tips to Get Noticed by College Coaches
• How Early You Should Start the Recruiting Process
• Advice for Older Athletes
• Tips on How to Narrow Down Your College List
• What Coaches Are Looking for In Recruits
• And more!

Episode Highlights: 

[02:38] An introduction to Tonya Sims. Who is she? What does she do?

[04:07] How to get noticed by college coaches. From where to start in the recruitment process to actionable tips to get noticed by college coaches, Tonya shares her valuable insights and tips.

[08:06] How important is video in the recruiting process?

[10:41] How early should you start the recruiting process?

[13:56] Building a social media presence.

[15:41] Advice for older athletes. Recommendations for older athletes, especially junior and senior athletes.

[18:02] Tips on how to narrow down your college list. Tonya also shares her “perfect email guide” where she includes a breakdown of the key sections to include.

[22:07] All about recruiting platforms. What should parents not pay for? What’s the role of parents in the recruiting process?

[25:39] What are coaches looking for in recruits? The college recruiting secrets for parents of athletes.

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