DO YOU WANT TO PLAY LACROSSE IN COLLEGE?
This is the question you have to ask yourself! Playing lacrosse in college is a massive commitment and should not be taken lightly. The weekly time commitment for a college lacrosse player is about 35 hours of academics and 32 hours of athletics. If you do not want to commit that amount of time to lacrosse, then do not spend the time and money involved in recruiting and simple play for fun!
The process of getting recruited can be very puzzling and is not one-size-fits-all. Your recruiting process will be very different from any other player you play with. Our coaches guide our families through the process through constant communication. The keys below will help you stay focused and navigate the process.
The process of getting recruited can be very puzzling and is not one-size-fits-all. Your recruiting process will be very different from any other player you play with. Our coaches guide our families through the process through constant communication. The keys below will help you stay focused and navigate the process.
BE ORGANIZED
Develop a list of schools that you qualify for academically, athletically, and socially by doing extensive research. Create a database of schools that you have had contact with and take notes of recent communication. Send emails to coaches prior to the summer club season and include your highlight film. Make sure you have all the required documents needed to submit to a school – transcripts, application, FAFSA forms, etc.
Develop a list of schools that you qualify for academically, athletically, and socially by doing extensive research. Create a database of schools that you have had contact with and take notes of recent communication. Send emails to coaches prior to the summer club season and include your highlight film. Make sure you have all the required documents needed to submit to a school – transcripts, application, FAFSA forms, etc.
BE HONEST
Be honest with yourself regarding your academic and athletic abilities. Also, be honest with schools that you aren’t interested in.
Be honest with yourself regarding your academic and athletic abilities. Also, be honest with schools that you aren’t interested in.
BE PROACTIVE
Coaches won’t always come find you, so you need to put yourself out there and contact schools that match your skills. It is important to keep coaches informed of your schedule prior to the start of your summer season and notify them of any camps or showcases you are attending. Your parents and coaches can’t get you recruited. This is your future so take it seriously and be a leader!
Coaches won’t always come find you, so you need to put yourself out there and contact schools that match your skills. It is important to keep coaches informed of your schedule prior to the start of your summer season and notify them of any camps or showcases you are attending. Your parents and coaches can’t get you recruited. This is your future so take it seriously and be a leader!
BE RESPONSIVE
Always respond to coaches’ communication within 24 hours. It is important that you check your email daily.
Always respond to coaches’ communication within 24 hours. It is important that you check your email daily.
BE PATIENT
Way too many bad decisions are made when you are impatient. Don’t settle for any offer or the first offer.
Way too many bad decisions are made when you are impatient. Don’t settle for any offer or the first offer.
BE ELITE
Always be mature with social media, be engaged when speaking with coaches, have a good demeanor in person, and always look the coach in the eyes.
Always be mature with social media, be engaged when speaking with coaches, have a good demeanor in person, and always look the coach in the eyes.