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June 11, 2026
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Cold Email a Coach (And Most Athletes Miss It)
Coaches are at events and can't call you. But they're reading email between sessions. Summer is the recruiting window most athletes never use.
Read more →June 10, 2026
How to Email a Coach After a Showcase (With Examples)
Played in front of college coaches at a summer showcase? The 48 hours after the event are your recruiting window. Here's exactly what to say.
Read more →June 10, 2026
JVA World Challenge: What Volleyball Athletes Need to Know Before the Event
JVA World Challenge is one of the largest club volleyball events in the country. Here's how to prepare for the recruiting side of it, and what most families miss.
Read more →June 9, 2026
ECNL Nationals: The Recruiting Guide for Families Who've Never Been
ECNL Nationals draws hundreds of college coaches. Here's what families need to know to make the most of it, and avoid the mistakes that cost athletes opportunities.
Read more →June 9, 2026
What Coaches Are Actually Watching at July Showcases
College coaches at summer showcases aren't just watching your highlights. Here's what they're actually evaluating, and how to make the right impression.
Read more →June 1, 2026
How to Email College Coaches: The Guide That Gets Replies
How to write a recruiting email coaches actually read. Includes a 107-word example, subject line formula, timing rules, and the mistakes that get you deleted.
Read more →May 15, 2026
What College Coaches Actually Want in a Recruit
Most athletes focus on highlights and stats. Coaches screen for something else, and most recruits never figure out what it is until it's too late.
Read more →May 8, 2026
The College Recruiting Timeline: What to Do Each Year
Most athletes start the recruiting process too late. Here's what to do each year of high school so you don't spend senior year out of options.
Read more →April 28, 2026
DI vs DIII: What Nobody Tells Athletes Before They Choose
DI vs DIII isn't just scholarships and roster size. Here's what actually changes in your daily experience, and how to choose the right fit.
Read more →April 14, 2026
How to Follow Up With Coaches Without Being Annoying
Most athletes send one email and wait. The ones who get offers send five. Here's how to follow up with coaches without burning the relationship.
Read more →April 1, 2026
How to Build a Recruiting Profile Coaches Actually Read
Your recruiting profile is the first thing a coach sees. Most profiles bury the best information. Here's what to lead with, and what to cut.
Read more →March 20, 2026
17 Questions to Ask on a College Recruiting Visit
Most athletes show up to campus visits and answer questions. The ones who stand out ask them. Here's what to ask coaches, current athletes, and advisors.
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