So your kid is a rock star on the field, or court, or track, or…? College recruitment often starts by sophomore year of high school. This means student-athletes must maintain strong academic and athletic performance from freshman year onwards, and engage strategically with recruiters.
As a Command Education senior mentor working with athletic recruits, Jesse McDonough has witnessed firsthand how dramatically athletic recruiting has evolved over the years.
Communication between players and coaches, which once occurred primarily through email and phone calls, now transpires via text, too. Plus, she said Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities — whereby a third party compensates the athlete for the use of their name, image, and likeness — are a significant factor in the college sports recruiting process.
“Given how drastic these changes are, it’s essential to stay informed and understand the latest rules and guidelines because the landscape is constantly shifting,” said McDonough.
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