Making a good first impression with college coaches begins with preparation.  Its critical for recruits to anticipate the types of questions a coach might ask.  Here are the top 10 questions a coach might ask throughout your recruiting journey.

1.  What are your grades, and  SAT/ACT scores? 

2.  What separates you from other recruits?

3.  What are your biggest strengths/weaknesses? 

4.  Describe your biggest failure/success?

5.  What excites you about our school/program?

6.  What others schools are recruiting you?

7.  Have you taken any official visits?

8.  Do you have any other offers?

9.  What is your budget for college tuition?

10.  Do you have any questions for me?

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Recruits must surround themselves with people who will help them navigate the college recruiting process and hold them accountable to their goals.  Student athletes should build a squad made up of the following people:

1.  Parent/Guardian

2.  Coaches

3.  Guidance Counselor

4.  Teacher

5.  ACT/SAT prep coach

6.  Academic tutor

7.  Personal trainer/Athletic coach

8.  Friends

9.  Other families 

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Coach Kito Delgado reveals critical mistakes recruits should avoid making on Hudl and shares best practices for getting the most out of the platform. Visit www.urecruitu.com

Hudl Best Practices

1.  Profile page- Be honest and don't mislead coaches with inaccurate info (height, weight, forty time, etc)

2.  Pin most recent highlights to top of profile page

3.  Put top 5 plays first

4.  Have quick transitions in between plays

5.  Focus on distribution- email coaches, pin link to twitter page, and send link to coaches via DM

Selling yourself to college coaches is critical if you want to experience a successful recruiting journey.  This week, coach Kito reveals 8 characteristics of a great sales professional and shares how you can apply them throughout the college recruiting process. www.urecruitu.com

1.  People like doing business with people they trust and like.

2.  Good communicators

3.  Build big pipelines

4.   Keep up to date with industry trends

5.   Market themselves

6.  Have great follow through

7.  Always be closing - ask tough questions

8.  Aren't afraid to walk away from a bad deal

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Coach Kito breaks down what to consider when choosing between reclassifying,  enrolling in prep school, or going JUCO.  No matter what route you take, make sure it's in alignment with your ultimate goal.  www.urecruitu.com/fullride-podcast

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College recruiting coach,  Kito Delgado shares why current student-athletes aren't being recruited by college coaches.  Sign up for our newsletter- Text PLAYBOOK to 66866

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Rachel Warren is a 2019 graduate of The Ohio State University and a member of the school's synchronized swimming team that captured three straight national championships (2017, 2018, 2019).  A team captain and Big 10 All-Academic honoree, Rachel earned a bachelor's degree in sports industry, and a Master of Science in Kinesiology, Sport Management (2020).

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Rey Crossman was an assistant basketball coach at Skidmore College from 2016-18 and the Director of Basketball Operations at Yale University from 2018-2020.  Coach Crossman is committed to leading in the success and development of student-athletes of all ages and backgrounds. His mission is to effectively teach student-athletes the fundamental and situational concepts that elevate their overall understanding of the game.  visit urecruitu.com

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After completing her Masters of Sport Administration at Belmont University in 2010, Sarah Cowart began a career working in academic services within Division 1 athletics. After working with hundreds of college student-athletes over the past ten years, Sarah decided to launch Sideline Confessions, LLC in order to equip students to achieve their potential from any seat in the classroom. Visit urecruitu.com 

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Max Browne played college football for the USC Trojans (2013–2016) and Pittsburgh Panthers (2017)Browne committed to USC during his junior year and was considered the best quarterback recruit of his class by Rivals.com and Scout.com. He transferred to Pitt on December 15, 2016, as a graduate transfer. Max graduated from college with more degrees than wins as a starting QB.

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