Football recruiting events give coaches a way to evaluate and interact with college football prospects. Our guide explains everything you need to know about these events. Get insider tips from NCSA’s football experts and explore the list of college football camps, combines and showcases below to find an event near you.
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3 types of football events
There are three main football recruiting events: camps, combines and showcases. These all play an important role in the recruiting process, but each has its own advantages to keep in mind.
- Football camps focus on skills development and drills to take your game to the next level. Some have more of a recruiting focus with opportunities to play in front of college coaches.
- Football combines give you verified stats, numbers and measurements to provide coaches with a baseline to use when evaluating your highlight film or game footage.
- Football showcases are often invite-only events which help you gain national exposure and receive rankings and star-ratings on recruiting websites. These are typically reserved for the best high school football players.
football events to attend and when
Every high school football player can find value in attending a camp, combine or showcase but you should be strategic in the ones you choose. The two most important questions to answer are: Why are you going and what is your desired outcome?
Check out our recommendations for when to attend different types of football event:
Insider tip: The cost of attending multiple football events can add up. Before camp season begins, consider building a budget to help choose the number of camps, showcases and combines you can (or should!) realistically attend. Talk with your NCSA Recruiting Coach to learn more about the football recruiting process.