Recruiting Checklist

Here you will find a general checklist for your recruiting journey. These are not the only steps you can take. Please reach out with any questions and we will help you the best we can.

Academics

NCAA Core Classes

Meet with your scheduling councilor and make sure you are on track to complete the 16 core classes required.

GPA

Aim for a 3.0 or higher. Div 1 requires a 2.3 or higher, Div 2 requires 2.2 or higher. Div 3 is set by each college. NAIA schools require a 2.3, BUT THESE ARE MINIMUMS! Aim higher!

NCAA Eligibility Center

Prep and Exposure

- Film a few highlights from the season/year. Keep this video 30 seconds to 1 minute long. Coaches will not sit and watch 5 minute videos. Put the best plays first.
- Save clips to Hudl, Youtube, Twitter etc. Keep them simple. Bio of each site should be short and informative. Player name, height, position, class.
- Keep all social media clean. Best way is to only include sport specific content.
- Follow some of your dream schools. Even ones in your area you may not have high interest in at the moment.
- Take measurements periodically. Height, weight, vertical, strength etc
- Attend a college skills camp. Keep lists of all camps and combines you've attended.

Example of Social Media Bio

Instagram/X/YouTube Bio

Help your athlete make a strong first impression in just a few lines:

John Smith | Class of 2028 | Center | 6'6" 180 lbs

GPA: 3.7 | SAT: 1200 | Lincoln High School

📍 Cincinnati, OH

🎥 Highlights: hudl.com/YourLinkHere

✅ Keep it clean

✅ Use real stats

✅ Link to film (Hudl or YouTube)

● Be positive: coaches watch how athletes carry themselves.

● Don't over-edit — show real effort and growth.

● Be consistent: 2–4 quality posts per week is plenty.