Preparing Your Athlete for Recruitment
In "Preparing Your Athlete for Recruitment," we clarify the parents' evolving role from age 10 through high school, covering developmental stages, action plans, and strategies for proactive recruiting preparation.
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What you'll develop
Identify the distinct developmental milestones from age 10 through high school to understand how a parent's role evolves as the athlete matures.
Develop age-appropriate strategies that harmonize academic requirements with athletic progress, ensuring the student-athlete is qualified and competitive at every stage.
Master the balance between parental guidance and athlete independence to build a proactive recruiting plan that prepares the student to lead their own journey toward college opportunities.
Course outline
About your expert
A former Gatorade Player of the Year in Georgia and 1st Team All-American, he went on to play college football at Stanford University, where he was a three-year starter, two-year captain, and All-Pac-10 honoree. He was drafted in the 5th Round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He continued his professional career with the Bucs, Denver Broncos, and the Calgary Stampeders—where he became a Grey Cup Champion and also served as a scout. Now serving as Senior Director of Recruiting Education at NCSA, he travels nationwide to support student-athletes and their families through the college recruiting process, emphasizing the importance of education and long-term success.
