Lacrosse Coaches Help Each Other Recruit
Coaches Help Each Other Recruit
College coaches belong to a small community. Many are good friends, work the same summer camps, and socialize at annual conventions. Also, many coaches change jobs frequently and devote a lot of time maintaining their professional network of contacts. On occasion, they even share information about top athletes and assist each other with recruiting (assuming they are not rivals in the same conference).
Few college coaches can recruit every outstanding athlete he or his staff sees. If a desirable athlete’s grades don’t meet his school’s requirements, or the athlete plays a specific position and the coach is already stocked at that position, the coach may recommend the athlete to other coaches he knows.
That’s why it’s important to develop relationships with as many coaches as you can. If a college camp coach is really impressed with you, make an effort to stay in touch with him via mail or e-mail. Update him on your development, even if he doesn’t coach at a school that interests you, he could be your ticket to a college scholarship some where else. Remember, it’s not who you know, but who knows you!
“I have a circle of other college coaches who share knowledge about different players. I also try to attend high school and summer league games and use scouting services. It’s tough to get to them all, so we like to work off each other and help each other out.” – JimBrady, University of Missouri – St. Louis, Head Baseball Coach, NCAA D-II
