NCSA College Athletic Scholarships Blog

Create a Recruiting Mismatch

August 27th, 2008 - by Brian Davidson

 Creating mismatches is what good X and O coaching is all about.  At NCSA we try to help potential recruits to create their own mismatches.  What is a mismatch in recruiting?  It’s an athlete with options.  The more offers from different schools the more likely that scholarship dollars will increase and the athlete will find the right school fit.  Why?  Because schools don’t want to lose out to their rivals.

I am always stunned when I talk to athletes that draw a 2 state buffer around their hometown and refuse to consider any further schools.  Talk about decreasing your options!

Only a few years ago coaches usually took the majority of their recruits from inside their state borders.  That has drastically changed.  Right now the Wisconsin Badger 2009 recruiting class has only 4 in state commits as opposed to 12 out-of-staters.

If coaches are willing to look further out, then recruits should take advantage and do the same.  By using technology like NCSA’s Scouting Report athletes can easily promote themselves across the country.  If you want to maximize your options, I suggest getting started today.

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13 Responses to “Create a Recruiting Mismatch”

  1. Jerome Jones Says:

    Im the best basketball player in class of 09

  2. Christopgher Valenti Says:

    6′3″. Started varsity as a freshman, i am a sophmore now. I weigh in at around 260 and my position is Center for the Bethel High School Football team

  3. Warren Burns Says:

    I am a Junior now at Bowie High School in Bowie Maryland. I am going to be the starting catcher at Bowie High this coming season. Im 5′7″ 155 pounds.

  4. jonathan carrera Says:

    Junior at Pitman Highschool in Turlock Cal,5′9 175 I play outside linebacker and R/B,trying everything thing i can to keep on playing after highschool,friend introduced me to this site,so i decided to give it a shot

  5. Davon Davis Says:

    sophmore at st.gerard catholic highschool in san antonio tx played on varsity as a freshman now starting varsity RB only 5′6 175 i run a 4.56 40

  6. Davon Davis Says:

    sophmore at st.gerard catholic highschool in san antonio tx played on varsity as a freshman now starting varsity RB only 5′6 175 i run a 4.56 40 i really wanna play collage football im willing to do what ever it takes to play collage football class
    class of 011

  7. Shaunna Says:

    I am in high school Northwest Halifax School and i played volleyball when i was at middle school (Eastman) and i well love to play pro i just like for some body to come and see me out. who every that person is here is my e-mail shaunnabattle@yahoo.com

  8. Michael Oni Says:

    I attend North Clayton High School, and i also play soccer for North Clayton high and i have received alot of awards like the speediest player of the year, and also the best defender of the year. I am also particpating in some after school activities like FBLA, PROJECT MANHOOD, SPA, and CVAE.

  9. Branzavious Murcy Says:

    I AM THE BEST OLB IN GA AND THE BEST SECONDBASEMAN IN THE WORLD

  10. Branzavious Murcy Says:

    HEY I AM A JR. AT McNAIR HIGH SCHOOL IN DECATUR,GA I PLAY BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL I PLAN ON HELPPING MY TEAM GO TO STATE AND WINNING IT ALL

  11. Livingston Cornish Says:

    I am 5′10, 180 pounds i play pg…very quick…has a smooth jumper and incredible defense…by the way i am a killer finisher at the bucket…

  12. Danny Blatter Says:

    I am a senior at Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream, IL…I have been playing center/forward in ice hockey for 12 yrs., and I am hoping to play in college as well. I am currently planning college visits for October and hope to play D3 next year.

  13. Tony Calvin Says:

    I am a senior at Bailey Magnet High School in Jackson Ms…I have been running track since my 7th grade year of middle school and also been to the junior olymipics. I am hoping to get a scholarship from a college and maybe go to the olymipics one day.

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