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Read what Dean College Softball Coach Jackson has to say about recruiting in the coaches corner:

1. How would you describe yourself as a coach?

I want to let the players be college students as well as having a good softball experience. I believe college to be one of the best times of your life, and the teammates and coaches share experiences that will last a lifetime. We are structured, but also allow the players the opportunities to experience many facets of the college campus.

2. What is unique about the experience at Dean College?

We are one of the few private residential, two-year colleges left in the country. We are a small college of 1000 students which offers a tremendous support program. We also have five bachelors programs, three of which are very specialized (Dance, Theater, Performing Arts Management). These programs provide excellent entertainment for the college population. Our location affords student the opportunity to visit Boston, Providence and Cape Cod, all which are within a hour’s drive, and we have a train within walking distance of the campus that takes students into Boston.

3. What do recruits need to know about you?

I played both fast pitch and slow pitch softball after college for about 15 years, and just love the game. I coached softball for the first time 8 year ago, and absolutely fell in love with the different aspects of the defense, pitching and hitting mechanics that are very different from baseball. I am competitive, but want to play the game the right way.

4. What do you look for in recruits?

I look for good athletes who are willing to play multiple positions. I also want athletes who want to perform well in the classroom as well as the softball field. The students who attend our school usually need additional support, and I love working closely to see them achieve their academic and athletic goals.

5. What is the one thing every recruit needs to do with the recruiting process?

Be honest with the coaches about your abilities, and return any form of communication. Take care of the paperwork necessary for admissions and financial aid.

6. What sort of questions do you really like to hear from recruits?

Academic questions, as that tells me they are interested in academics.

7. What turns you off when you are recruiting a student athlete?

Poor attitude on the field and lack of hustle. Also, recruits that talk back to their parents shows me a lack of respect.

8. What do you think your program is the most successful at?

Turning players who may have had a hard time academically in high school into successful students at the four-year level. We also give them a softball experience which will be competitive and an experience they will enjoy.

9. Why should a recruit consider your program?

We have an outstanding academic institution, and boast the largest two-year athletic program in the New England area. Our softball program has been very successful, as we won two regional titles right out of the gate when I took over the program eight years ago. We can’t win without good athletes, and we put the time in to make sure that happens every year. Our campus is located in a prime area of New England, affording players the opportunity to experience many different events in this part of the country. You do not get lost at our college, and we have a very diverse population, including international students.

10. If a recruit is interested in your program, how should they reach out to you?

E-mail is the best way, at jjackson@dean.edu or call my cell phone at 508-954-4053. I can guarantee them an excellent experience.

How would you describe yourself as a coach? Passionate, a teacher, disciplinarian, hard-working, a confidant, parent and mentor – all rolled up into one person.

What’s unique about the experience at your school? You will receive an outstanding education. Our small campus (only 1,500 students) allows us to have a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio that we believe allows for students to get a more hands-on education.

What do recruits need to know about you? We are a young program that is building for the future. We are not satisfied with where we are at and have set huge goals for our program to succeed – and expect to reach them.

What do you look for in recruits? We look for recruits that are passionate about the game, that want to graduate with a first-rate education, that are hard workers, and that want to leave their mark. We want recruits that want to do something special – do the impossible. We want recruits that want to help us achieve our goals and leave a legacy for the future players to follow.

What is one thing that every recruit needs to do with the recruiting process? I think that it’s important for recruits to go where they feel comfortable, not just to a school that’s offering them something. Every recruit should really way the pro’s & con’s of each school they are interested in and follow their heart.

What sort of questions do you really like to hear from recruits? I like to hear questions like, “What are your program goals”?, or “What kind of program do you run”, and “What kind of student-athlete are you looking for and why”?

What turns you off when you are recruiting a student-athlete? This is easy – not returning emails, phone calls or text messages. It can be very frustrating to track people down. Just return messages in a timely manner. It’s courteous and shows you’re serious about playing at the next level.

What do you think your program is the most successful at? I think we are very successful at taking individuals from various schools, bringing them together and creating a family; creating a team that will fight for each other.

Why should a recruit consider your program? I think our program offers a recruit the opportunity to grow as a player and as a person. We teach our players how to think and learn for themselves – and the importance of giving back to the world.

If a recruit is interested in your program, how should they reach out to you?They can go to our website (www.puc.edu) and fill out our Recruit Questionnaire. Or they can contact me by email at: dwilson@puc.edu or by calling my cell phone at: (209) 552 – 5859.

NCSA recently had the chance to catch up with Viterbo University’s Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Scott Pirnstill; here are his answers to our questions:

1. What is unique about the experience at your school?

Two things are very unique about our school. First, academics come before soccer. Our program is very flexible and we work around the student’s academic program, yet we are still a very competitive soccer team. Second, La Crosse, WI is a fantastic college town with many things to do. It is nestled in the bluffs of the Mississippi River and there are many outdoor activities from downhill skiing in the winter, to water skiing in the summer.

2. What do you look for in recruits?

I look first to see if the recruit is an all-around fit to the school. I always ask a recruit, “If you didn’t play soccer would you still come here?” I then assess their talent and let them know where they would fit into our program.

3. What turns you off when you are recruiting a student athlete?

One turn off I have is when the parents take care of everything in the recruiting process. I want to talk to the recruit, not the parent. The parent is not coming to the school, the recruit is. It can be a red flag that the recruit will struggle when they are out on their own and their parents are not there to take care of them.

4. What do you think your program is the most successful at?

Our program is most successful at building women with the life skills that they will need to be successful in a career when they graduate. We use soccer as the platform to teach them about contemplation, hospitality, integrity, stewardship, and service.

5. Why should a recruit consider your program?

We offer fine academics and a competitive soccer program. We also have a fantastic location and a strong tradition of excellence.

6. If a recruit is interested in your program, how should they reach out to you?

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NCSA recently had a chance to catch up with Coach Blake Reynold from Midland Lutheran College. Below he offers some great advice for future collegiate soccer players:

1. How would you describe yourself as a coach?

I would describe myself as a player-centered coach who believes that a coach is there for the players, not the other way around.  My personality is laid back, but also very motivated to succeed.  In this type of environment, my players thrive as they are given the tools they need to succeed, but also the freedom to express themselves and have an imprint on the program.

2. What is unique about the experience at your school?

As a small school, life is not 24/7/365 soccer.  Now don’t confuse this for a lack of competitive attitude and less training; it’s more about the understanding that to be a true college student, you need experiences academically, athletically and socially. You are given time in each area to succeed.

3. What do recruits need to know about you?

As a younger coach, my ideas and training methods are of a fresh perspective.  Training is not mundane and nose to the grind every day.  We mix things up, keeping the players on their toes, which in turn, keeps them motivated.

4. What do you look for in recruits?

A commitment to excellence, both on and off the field.

5. What is the one thing every recruit needs to do with the recruiting process?

Do your research.  Don’t visit a school without knowing information about it – would you show up to a job interview with no knowledge of the company?  The second piece of advice, is to embrace maturity.  Even with schools you are not interested in, have the guts to email or call that person back and let them know.  Ignoring a college coach who has taken the time to watch you play, and write you a letter is very immature.

6. What sort of questions do you really like to hear from recruits?

I like a recruit to show an interest in the program and the school in all aspects.  From specifics to what training is like, to what is campus life like…

7. What turns you off when you are recruiting a student athlete?

One who is unprepared and has not given any real thought to their future.

8. What do you think your program is the most successful at?

Providing an environment for student-athletes to compete and win in a high level of soccer, while still allowing them enough time to be college students.

9. Why should a recruit consider your program?

A recruit should consider this program if they are open to receiving a personalized education, if they realize that their dream of attending a North Carolina isn’t realistic anymore, and they want to find a successful program where they can have success both as an individual and as a team.

10. If a recruit is interested in your program, how should they reach out to you?

Best way is to email me at breynolds@mlc.edu.

NCSA recently had the pleasure of catching up with Mount Mercy College’s Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Raven Blackwell. Here is a little information about her team and what she looks for in recruits:

1. How would you describe yourself as a coach?

In general, I pride myself on being personable. I want players to be comfortable in approaching me with any concerns they may have on or off the playing field. I want our players to have the best resources possible to grow as students, athletes, and, most importantly, individuals.

On the field, I am a supporter of mastering the technical skills needed for success and understanding the creativity within the game. Also, I look to not only teach the “how” of the game, but also the “why.” There is always a purpose in how we play and every player knows that because they learn the game.

Ultimately, our coaching staff will push every player to be the best and instill a sense of responsibility and pride throughout their playing career.

Your success is our success. Your failure is our failure. We are in everything together!

2. What is unique about the experience at your school?

At Mount Mercy, our players have the opportunity to receive an excellent education and a chance to play college soccer at a competitive level. However, players will also have the opportunity to be involved in activities other than soccer, make lifelong friends, and have a memorable college experience.

3. What do you look for in recruits?

Our coaching staff looks for players with a good foundation and understanding of the game. We also look for players who have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to the team mentality.
4. What sort of questions do you really like to hear from recruits?

Where do you see me fitting into your program?

If I want to see playing time, what do I have to do?
5. What turns you off when you are recruiting a student athlete?

As a coaching staff, we are turned off when recruits do not respond to phone calls, texts, and/or emails. No matter your interest level, give us a response.

If you are interested, let us know. If you aren’t, let us know too.
6. What do you think your program is the most successful at?

I think our program is most successful at having the ability to balance academics, athletics, and any other activities like clubs, organizations, and jobs.

This offers the opportunity for every player to have a well rounded college experience.
7. Why should a recruit consider your program?

Our program (and college) will give individuals lifelong tools to be successful on and off the field – guaranteed.
8. If a recruit is interested in your program, how should they reach out to you?

Players may reach out to us any way they would like. We appreciate any and all contact from potential players.

Read what Dave Williams from CSU San Marcos had to say about recruiting from our coaches corner clip:

1. How would you describe yourself as a coach?

Funny, energetic, hard worker.

2. What is unique about the experience at CSU San Marcos?

CSU San Marcos offers the life-style of a small “private school” campus with the unequaled value of the California State University. Students benefit from state of the art equipment and facilities, a great faculty that enjoys teaching, and strong academic programs that prepare students for a successful life.

CSU San Marcos is only 15 minutes from the beach in North San Diego County. Students are able to enjoy the benefits of a major metropolitan area while escaping the stresses of urban life.

3. What do recruits need to know about you?

I like chocolate.

4. What do you look for in recruits?

3 things: Athletic Ability, a Strong Work Ethic, a Winning Attitude.

5. What is the one thing every recruit needs to do with the recruiting process?

Find the school that is just right for them.

6. What sort of questions do you really like to hear from recruits?

How will playing softball at CSU San Marcos help me grow as a person?

7. What turns you off when you are recruiting a student athlete?

If a recruit does not return phone calls or emails, I take it as a lack of interest.

8. What do you think your program is the most successful at?

Building winning teams with exceptional players that truly care about their teammates and love their school.

9. Why should a recruit consider your program?

Because they want to commit to be a part of a winning team that promotes a tradition of excellence.

10. If a recruit is interested in your program, how should they reach out to you?

Either US mail, UPS, FedEx, phone, fax, text, facebook, pigeon messengers, or pony express, but email works best.

NCSA caught up with Coach Ness at UC Santa Cruz as she wrapped up her 2010 season.  Here is what she says about her program.

1. How would you describe yourself as a coach?

I consider myself a mentor and teacher. Not too long ago I was a student-athlete (graduated in 2006) at UCSC so I feel like I can relate to my athletes and have a better understanding of what they go through trying to balance academics, a social life, and athletics. As a team, we set goals at the beginning of every season, but my ultimate goal as a coach is to graduate great people who learn valuable life skills through our program and are successful in their careers beyond college.

2. What’s unique about the experience at your school?

UC Santa Cruz is a unique place to be because of the culture of our program, and the location and type of school we are. Our main emphasis in our program is becoming the best team we can be in terms of communication, leadership, and in a sense, becoming a family. You make life long friends in our program, and every day we push each other to become better and to compete harder in practice and matches. We understand that no team is perfect and that no teammate is perfect, but we strive to become the best teammates and team we can be every day, and that is what makes us so successful.

UC Santa Cruz itself is a Division III liberal arts school with roughly 17,000 students. It is about 1 hr 15 min south of San Francisco, and overlooks the Monterey Bay.

Our tennis courts overlook the ocean and it is one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. The parts of campus that are not overlooking the ocean are nestled in a redwood forest. It is divided into 10 different small colleges with roughly 300 students per college. You get the best of both worlds, a large university with a small college setting. We are most known for our sciences (marine biology is the strongest), environmental studies (one of the best environmental studies majors in the nation), social sciences, business and global economics, and the arts. One last unique quality about UC Santa Cruz is that our mascot is the Banana Slug.

4. What do you look for in recruits?

I look for athletes who display integrity and are humble on court, yet compete as hard as they can for every point. Being on a college team means you not only represent your team, but your college as well, so think about how you want others to view your team. I like athletes who are not afraid to push out of their comfort zones and are willing to put in extra work outside of the designated practice times to get better. The girls I recruit truly enjoy competing. I am looking for girls who are passionate about tennis and who have a drive to get better and want to see how good they can be. These are all qualities I look for on court. I also look for athletes who want to be a part of a team and family, and understand that once you are on the team, the team comes first.

5. What is the one thing every recruit needs to do with the recruiting process?

For Santa Cruz, it is to make sure they are academically eligible. Before I can really talk to an athlete about the school, I need to make sure they have the grades and test scores to even be considered, or else it is a waste of the athlete’s and my time. Send me at least your transcripts before coming for a visit.

8. What do you think your program is the most successful at?

UC Santa Cruz tennis is great at creating a championship team environment. That means we focus on honest communication, leadership, respect for one another, and integrity. We set team goals every year, but the team also understands that we cannot control the outcome. We can only control our preparation and the effort that we put in, and that is our daily focus. Other teams tend to be outcome oriented and only care about winning or losing.

I always tell my players that the victory is knowing that whether you win or lose but walk off the court with no regrets, knowing that you put forth your best effort.

Obviously we want to win and believe we can win every match, but focusing on results is not the way to go about doing that. Because tennis is such a mental sport, we work on our mental games in the classroom a few days a week, meditating, visualizing, goal-setting, and negative thought stopping etc.

9. Why should a recruit consider your program?

A recruit has an opportunity to become a part of a family and tradition at Santa Cruz. We are an up and coming program, and they have the chance to help make history. Division III tennis is becoming more and more competitive, and is attracting more high level athletes.

Athletes who may not make the lineup or traveling team of a Division I program have the opportunity to start and compete and get the chance to represent their school in Division III. Most importantly, an athlete has an opportunity to be a well-rounded student athlete at Santa Cruz. While our team puts in a lot of time during our season, athletes get a chance to experience college and be involved with other groups and clubs on campus. Their lives are not consumed with just tennis and school. Having balance is important in avoiding burnout.

10. If a recruit is interested in your program, how should they reach out to you?

A recruit should email me with a background of their tennis and academic accomplishments, and if they are serious, contact me early and keep me posted with their tournament results.

College Coach’s Corner: Marietta College’s Baseball Coach, Brian Brewer

1. How would you describe yourself as a coach?

“Old School” with a twist.  Big on discipline, playing the game the right way, but ultra competitive.  My door is always open and we feel we are one big happy family but we do believe in tough love.

2. What is unique about the experience at your school?

Big college baseball environment in a small school atmosphere.  “Big fish small pond.” Our alumni and community support is outstanding.

3. What do recruits need to know about you?

I am not the easiest guy in the world to play for, nor is this the easiest program to play in. We will demand your best every time out (i.e. weight room, practice session, classroom, social settings, games, etc…..)  We, as a staff, our demanding.

4. What do you look for in recruits?

Good kids from good families who can play the game. You must have the ability to get it    done academically and athletically at this level.  We like young men who are super competitive and play hard on the field but perfect gentleman off.

5. What is the one thing every recruit needs to do with the recruiting process?

Application for admission and financial aid forms

6. What sort of questions do you really like to hear from recruits?

Do you think I can play for you?

7. What turns you off when you are recruiting a student athlete?

I hear you over recruit and how many other guys are you bringing in at my position?

8. What do you think your program is the most successful at?

Helping young men grow into mature and productive citizens.

9. Why should a recruit consider your program?

If getting a great education and playing for National Championships is important to you check it out, if not we wish you the best.

10. If a recruit is interested in your program, how should they reach out to you?

Call me at the office (740)376-4517 or email brewerb@marietta.edu

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated – January 2012)

Hi, this is NCSA recruiting speaker Charlie Adams. In this writing I wanted to share the recruiting perspective of Big Ten athlete Logan Griffith (John Adams High School, South Bend, IN), who is in his junior season on the Indiana University Track and Field team. Though he is a Track athlete, the insights from Logan and his Dad are important for all families to read. They transcend to other sports.

Adams HS alum Logan Griffith of the IU Track and Field team

Logan won the 110 M Hurdles state championship in Indiana in the spring of his senior year (2009). A strong hurdler back as an 11th grader at Adams High, Logan and his Dad didn’t let recruiting come to them. They used the internet to get his times to coaches at IU, Wisconsin, Michigan State and Illinois. Because his times were D1 worthy, they all responded. He started making visits to find the right fit.

“What we learned,” said his Dad, Randy, “is that the recruiting budget for many of these Track and Field coaches is virtually zero. You have to have ways to reach out to them. They rely on other sources. They are so tied up with their day to day duties they don’t have the time you think to discover talent out there. You have to go to them.”

Logan wanted to have his college choice decided by January of his 12th grade year so he could focus on High School Track that spring. He really liked Indiana because of the quality of education of a Big Ten school and the fact the coaches showed genuine interest in him. “With some other coaches,” Logan said, “they sometimes said they would call at a certain time and they didn’t. With IU, they were sincerely interested in me.”

One of the myths you hear about D1 is “full ride.” That is true for a few D1 sports but not with sports like baseball, softball and track and field. There are a lot of athletes on a track and field team, and only so much athletic scholarship money to go around.

“They were very direct and said if you perform then we will give you money,” said Logan “If not, we won’t.”

“It’s kind of a pay for performance,” said his Dad, who also does some Track coaching at Adams High. “For males in Track and Field it is almost impossible to get a full scholarship at D1. From what they told us to our faces, if Logan can place at the Big Ten meet then he will get about 40 to 50% athletic scholarship. If you can make All American, over 80%.”

At the D1 level in Track and Field, men’s programs have 12.6 scholarships to spread out. Women’s programs at that level have 18. Programs can have dozens of athletes on their entire team. The Indiana University team that Logan is a part of has 42 males on their roster.

As a freshman, Logan got 10% athletic scholarship and he had the cost of his books covered. This was a young man who was Indiana state champion in the 110 M Hurdles. “Getting 10% was lower than normal circumstances,” said Randy. “The coaches hands were tied because of some previous scholarship decisions. In a normal situation he would have received 20 or 25% as a freshman there. The highest offer he got was from Illinois at 35% but he felt IU was a better fit.”

Girls who have a talent for Track and Field should pursue it to the fullest. There is more athletic scholarship money for them at that level. Randy said one coach told Logan if he were a girl, with his credentials in the high hurdles, they would be talking full ride.

Logan was a good student at Adams High making mainly B’s and B+’s. “That is good but it wasn’t competitive enough to put him in line for the kind of National Merit Scholarship money that students are going after at a state school like I.U.,” said Randy.

Logan had a good solid freshman season, but didn’t place at the Big Ten meet. He is a tremendous young man with special talent and God given ability. Logan  met with coaches and the 10% athletic scholarship was put in place for his sophomore year.

South Bend, IN native Logan Griffith at I.U.

Many athletes and families have no idea how hard it is to compete at D1, especially at the high level like the Big Ten. Logan got a crash course right away. Track season started right after Labor Day with preseason work. A long day would be practicing 3 pm to 6 pm September up until Christmas. That’s preseason work, mind you.Then the indoor season would start after Christmas. After that there is the Outdoor season.

“I thought some High School practices were tough,” said Logan. I got to college and I was wrong. Our Track Manager at IU said this is like the State Meet in High School but ten times better. I was up against Men! It was a whole new ball game!”

Logan loved it, though. While I am one to passionately implore athletes to consider all levels of college sports, I am also a big fan of D1 when it was the right fit. For Logan, it is!

“I love the travel and the team bonding. I had to grasp time management. My first semester was tough. It killed me. It would be 11 pm the day before a project was due and I hadn’t started it yet! I had to learn how to better manage my time. I love it, though. I am majoring in personal fitness with a minor in coaching. I love track! I can see myself doing that one day, coaching and all. My advice to young athletes is not to go to the school just because of the Track or whatever their sport is. For most kids, after 4 or 5 years of college track, that’s it. The most important thing is to find a major in something you see yourself doing the rest of your life. I changed my major in my freshman year to the one I have now because that’s what I see myself doing.”

I talked with Logan’s Dad, Randy, and asked him to share more insights that could help families. Randy is a level headed man who has a son with a gift for the hurdles and that can compete at the high D1 level. The reality is most High School athletes will be better suited to other levels.

“Everybody wants to be D1,” he said. “But if you can turn your athletic ability to some scholarship money, that’s the big thing. Don’t get hooked on D1. Everyone thinks, ‘I’m going to Michigan, Purdue or I.U.’ I work with our Track athletes at Adams High. As gently as I can, I tell them you could be a walk-on at some of those programs but other athletes there will probably be consistently better than you. Why not consider D2 or NAIA or something and be the big fish in a small pond?! Track is too hard not to have success in actual competition. Practices are hard at the major college level. Whatever you are used to in High School, double or triple it for D1. Everyone is a stud at that level.”

Randy lamented about a talented High School athlete that a top NAIA school was recruiting hard with athletic scholarship money. The kid turned his nose up to it. Last Randy heard, the young person wasn’t going to college. Getting stuck on D1 and turning down scholarship offers at other levels can be one of the most boneheaded things a person will ever do in their life. The sad thing is they will eventually realize it and want to kick themselves in the rear.

Going back to when Logan was being recruited in High School, I asked Randy about the importance of having video.

“I was somewhat surprised how important that was,” he said. “Even though he was doing great as an 11th grader in the hurdles, we didn’t tape him much. Then when we contacted college coaches, they asked, ‘Do you have video?’ We were like, ‘Well, not really…’ He was doing some Club Track so we got video there. We learned that the more technique sensitive your event is in Track, the more important it is to have video. Hurdles. Jumps. Pole Vault. Throws. Things like that. These coaches want to see form on video. With the hurdles, the IU coaches wanted to see how he was clearing a certain height in High School because the hurdles would be higher in college. Sometimes they can see if a kid is draping the hurdles in High School he may have a hard time with hurdles that are 3″ higher at the college level.”

Logan Griffith has not taken the easiest trail. He has embraced the challenge of major college Track and Field and will see it through. Is it tough? Absolutely! But he says, “Bring it on!” And,as I say in ‘College Recruiting Simplified,’ he has made a 40 year decision. He will come out of IU equipped with the competitive life skills to have a tremendous life!

UPDATE 2012:

I talked with Logan during Christmas break before he returned to I.U. for 2012 Spring Semester.

“Mr. Adams, my times at IU have steadily been getting better in the hurdles. Most hurdlers take 8 steps before the first hurdle. I am now doing 7. David Oliver (the American record holder in the 110 High Hurdles) does that so we went to a Camp he had in Indy and talked to him about it. My first time trying it was December of 2011 I did fairly well.”

My freshman year was a learning adjustment, getting used to going from High School to pretty much year round as a D1 track athlete. My sophomore year was like an off year, still getting used to it. I stayed in Bloomington for the summer after my sophomore year and came into preseason in better shape, and everything is falling into shape.

My athletic scholarship is still 10 % and text books. They have been up front with me about the better I do, the better the scholarships. It comes down to if I score points at Big Ten. I have competed, but have not scored points there yet.

The experience overall of being a College student-athlete has been phenomenal. You meet a whole bunch of new people, especially from other teams. I really like the team bonding. A lot of the guys on the IU team, I consider family. I would do anything for them, and they would do anything for me. There is a good sense of camaraderie. My experience has been so good I changed my Major to General Studies with a minor in Education. I want to be a College Track and Field coach. My coaches here seem to enjoy what they do so much. They are out here working with us. I see that and know that is what I want in a job.

My goals as a junior are to place at Big Ten in 110 and 400 hurdles outdoors and 60 hurdles indoors. As a senior I want to qualify for Nationals in both outdoor events and possibly indoors.” - Logan Griffith, IU junior, South Bend John Adams HS alum

Playing College Sports is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Logan will have memories to cherish. Don’t let your opportunity pass by. Get to work on the game of recruiting!

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