Category: FAQs

Most families on a college recruiting track spend $3,000 to $10,000 per year, or roughly $15,000 to $50,000 across a high school career. Club and travel fees are almost always the largest line item, typically 50–70% of the total. Camps, highlight video, campus visits, and training make up the rest. But the range is wide…

Whether you’re a freshman just beginning your recruiting journey or a junior preparing to contact college coaches, you’ve probably heard the phrase “build your personal brand.” But what does that actually mean—and does it really matter for recruiting? The short answer is yes. But not for the reasons many athletes think. An athlete brand isn’t…

For many student-athletes and their families, one of the biggest questions during the recruiting journey is whether to use college recruiting services vs DIY recruiting. While some athletes successfully manage the process on their own, others benefit from expert guidance, recruiting technology, and personalized support. The right approach depends on your goals, sport, division level,…

Parents often have a lot of questions about the college recruiting process, when to start, how coaches evaluate athletes, and what families should actually be doing when recruiting interest begins. In this episode of College Recruiting Explained, we answer some of the most common recruiting questions we hear from parents of student-athletes. In this video,…

Taking a gap between high school and college can be a smart move for many athletes. You might use this time to train, compete, recover from an injury, or finalize your college plans. But here’s the catch: it can also affect your eligibility if you enter official events after the grace period has expired. Here’s…