How does an awesome player get noticed?

[babybou7]

I am a MOM of an awesome football player.  He is a Senior this year and we was just told he made All Conference, All State, Lineman of the Year, KARV Football Dream Team and River Valley Radio All Star.  I have sent numerous Stats to colleges. How do we get his name out there or will it just happen?
He's also 6'2  225lbs  He took 1st in state weight lifting compition last year! 

[Throwback1]

I am a MOM of an awesome football player.  He is a Senior this year and we was just told he made All Conference, All State, Lineman of the Year, KARV Football Dream Team and River Valley Radio All Star.  I have sent numerous Stats to colleges. How do we get his name out there or will it just happen?

Film should go out and if he can play at the next level, they'll come.  Remember, there are a lot of great high school players who have great high school careers who for one reason or another, speed, height, weight, etc., might not be ready to play at the next level.

[babybou7]

Thanks!

[Throwback1]

Thanks!

yw...others will post to help ya out

[JohnBarleycorn]

His "awesomeness" should attract college coaches regardless, but send film...lots of it.

[Peety]

I am a MOM of an awesome football player.  He is a Senior this year and we was just told he made All Conference, All State, Lineman of the Year, KARV Football Dream Team and River Valley Radio All Star.  I have sent numerous Stats to colleges. How do we get his name out there or will it just happen?
He's also 6'2  225lbs  He took 1st in state weight lifting compition last year! 

Only 225 lbs??  Well first of all he needs to gain weight. 

[McKnz]

There are many factors:

-What position will he play on the next level?
-What schools are in need of that particular position?
-How are his grades/test scores?
-What level of competition is he capable of playing? (this is a big one. Many players only send their stuff out to Arkansas, USC, Texas, and teams like that and forget about all the others. Send your information to as many schools as you can possibly think of. Call coaches, email, have his coach contact them, etc.

You might also consider a respected, reliable scouting organization. National Scouting Report is a good one.

[WHATAjoke]

If he had a decent coach they should be throw his name out there.Most good coaches promote their players , highlight tapes ,and usually talk to schools that come by.

[McKnz]

If he had a decent coach they should be throw his name out there.Most good coaches promote their players , highlight tapes ,and usually talk to schools that come by.

Depending on what school you're at, a coach might never come by.

[Manningfan]

GET OF A SMALL TOWN IF IN ONE AT ONE

That would be the first step

Step 2.....Try and find a good coaching staff , coaches have to help you out

[Quite Frankly]

Become more awesome.

[Manningfan]

Youtube also might work

[McKnz]

Become more awesome.

How did I forget this all important element? Thanks, QF.

[Throwback1]

And, might be noted, that a Mom's definition of "awesome" might not be the same definition as that of any objective, experienced evaluator/coach.

[jorpar]

Most athletes must promote themselves or chances are they will get passed over. College coaches agree, you must market yourself to win an athletic scholarship. The first impression is crucial. This process can cost thousands or under $200 if you follow these steps:

1. Register with the NCAA. The cost to do this is $30.00. Go to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net for more information.

2. Meet with your school counselor. The academic requirements to get an athletic scholarship change regularly. Your school counselor should be up to date on these changes, make sure you are meeting those requirements.

3. Attend camps. The more camps you attend, especially the camps sponsored by the schools you are interested in attending, the more opportunities you have to meet with and be noticed by prospective coaches.

4. Select the colleges you are interested in attending. Obtain the coaches names and addresses. A great resource for this is at berecruited.com. You can sign up for free.

5. Send the coaches an introductory letter. Think of this as a cover letter for a job, and present yourself in a brief, polite, informative, and intelligent manner. And remember that you can't write a form letter to send out to everyone.

This letter should include:

1. Your name, high school and graduation date (xx/xxxx).

2. Say why you want to go to that school.

3. Brief background that includes academic accomplishments, GPA, field of study, and class rank.

4. Long-term and short-term athletic and academic goals.

5. Ask for the program's packet and questionnaire.

6. Conclude with telephone number where you can be reached.

7. Include a professional-looking DVD. The first impression is extremely important. Coaches are tired of looking at homemade video tapes. This video should contain the following:

Professional-looking profile.

Professional-looking video. This video will differ depending on the sport, but for most sports, coaches want a complete game tape and short highlight section.

Most athletes must sell themselves to stand out. The most professional and logical way to promote yourself is by following the steps above.

[RisonRacingFan]

Camps, Combines, Film, are three of the main keys. Get him noticed by not only the coaches, but the recruiting sites/gurus as well.

[BillyJack™]

1) Remember, Mom Awesome and Coach Awesome are often two very different forms of awesome. In a case where you're not 100% sure you can view the kids record from a Coach Awesome perspective, it's best to utilize someone outside your bubble to do the PR for you.

2) If you do a DVD, break it down into chapters that separate your highlights into categories. Don't just make a run on video, you might as well send a tape and it'll probably not get completely viewed. Different coaches focus on different elements so make it easy for them to find what they're looking for. DO NOT NARRARATE OR ADD BACKGROUND SOUNDS! ! !