NCSA recently caught up with rising football star Hunter Adams to discuss his recruiting process.
NCSA: How do you show a college coach that you are really interested in their program?
Adams: To show college coaches that I'm sincerely interested in their program I correspond with them as much as possible through phone calls, emails and visiting that particular school. I try to develop a personal relationship with them no matter what school it is.
NCSA: What are you doing to take charge of your recruiting process?
Adams: I do everything thing on my end including training and bettering myself each day. I also make as many phone calls as possible. The rest will take care of itself.
NCSA: Have you had coaches evaluate you in person yet? Tell us about how that feels.
Adams: It's both a good feeling as well as nerve racking. You want to do everything possible to make a good impression and not mess up.
NCSA: How do you handle nerves when communicating with college coaches?
Adams: I try as much as possible to be myself with them. Nerves sometimes can get the best of you though, leaving you tongue tied searching for words. NCSA's handbook is a great tool for helping me communicate better.
NCSA: How do you deal with disappointment in the recruiting process? Can you give an example?
Adams: This can be a brutal process, but understand that it is not the end of the world and you just have to move on.
NCSA: What makes you a unique athlete that stands out from a crowd?
Adams: I believe my ability to make big plays at several positions helps me more than anything and the hard work and dedication I put fourth to better myself.
NCSA: What are your goals for this club/high school season? How is the season going?
Adams: My goals are based from a team standpoint. I want to do everything I can to help our team win as many games as possible. We will take it one game at a time and I hope we can make it deep into the playoffs.
NCSA: Who is your favorite college athlete?
Adams: Dickey Lyons Jr. from Kentucky. Being a big UK fan I like how he has overcame so much and his size really inspires me.
NCSA: Overall, how has the recruiting process been for you so far? Has NCSA made a big impact for you?
Adams: The recruiting process has been great, I've enjoyed every minute of it. Also NCSA's service is second to none, the hard work and dedication they show each and every day is great and inspires me a great deal as well.
