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The National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) was founded in 2000 by Chris Krause, a former full-ride scholarship football player at Vanderbilt University, with a two-pronged mission: To provide a means for college coaches at every level to find the recruits best suited for their programs and to educate high school student athletes and their families about the college recruiting process.
Since 2000, NCSA has quickly grown to be the leading provider of college sports recruiting technology, data and education for more than 35,000 college coaches and over 200,000 of the nation's top prospects. For more information visit, www.ncsasports.org .
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Featured Recruiting Article - July 2010
The Importance of Honesty in the Recruiting Process
We've said it before and we'll say it again: recruiting is a game, on both the athlete's end and on the coaches. However, coaches have told us overwhelmingly that one of the biggest turn-offs that they come across is when an athlete is not being honest with them.
Whether you have an injury, you aren't interested in their school or they ask you what other schools you are speaking with, you should always be honest with college coaches with whom you are communicating.
If you hear from a school you know you would never go to, tell the coach you aren't interested and thank them for their time. It's good to remain open-minded until you have several solid options, but when you are 100% sure you would not go to a school, spare the coach some wasted time and be honest with them. If you are unsure of your interest level, give the school a chance before closing the door on it. Do your research and get to know the coach a little bit. It may end up being one of your top schools or you may ultimately decide it's not for you; keep the coach in the loop with what you are thinking.
It's good to be selfless at times throughout the recruiting process as well. You should remind yourself that the time you needlessly take up with schools you know you would never attend could be spent on another athlete that has genuine interest in that school. Let them have their chance there if you don't want it.
When a coach asks you what schools you are hearing from (they almost always will), tell them. They wouldn't ask if they didn't want to know! They are realistic and know you are talking with other coaches; they would be worried if you weren't. You should tell them the other schools when asked, while also reassuring them that you still have interest in their school. This will not only create leverage, but will make you look like a stronger prospect.
If you find yourself with a serious injury, inform the coaches you have the strongest relationship with. Injuries happen and they will respect you more if you come to them with the news directly. You don't want to advertise the injury to all coaches however, only those you feel closest with, as those will be the ones you will be hearing from most during your time off. If another coach asks about your upcoming schedule, that is your in to tell them. If you try to hide it, they will find out in the end and will feel that you were being dishonest with them.
A coach's time is precious and you need to show them the respect they deserve. They understand how the process works and they want you to check all of your options before making any decisions. Keep them informed and let them know of any hesitations you may have; they have heard it before and might even be able to help!
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NCSA Article Archives for 2010-2009 / 2008 / 2007
Recruiting Tip of the Month - July 2010
Tip from a college coach: "As a coaching staff, we are turned off when recruits do not respond to phone calls, texts,
and/or emails. No matter your interest level, give us a response. If you are interested, let us know. If you aren't, let us know too."
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Archive of NCSA Recruiting Tips
About the NCSA
Since 2000, NCSA -- the National College Scouting Association -- has grown quickly, becoming the leading collegiate recruiting source for more than 35,000 college coaches across the country. NCSA's experienced scouting team helps student-athletes gain acceptance to the collegiate program that best fits their needs.
NCSA uses a high tech approach to monitor the specific wants and needs of college coaches and match student-athletes with the appropriate collegiate opportunities that will allow them to succeed at the next level.
NCSA's high-tech approach includes our Recruit-Match™ database, which helps track more than 100,000 of the top high school student-athletes in the country. The Recruit-Match™ database also houses permission-based contact information and recruiting standards and requirements of coaches at more than 1,700 colleges and universities in more than 25 men's and women's sports.
To receive a free evaluation and recruiting profile, call 866.579.6272 or visit. here .
"College Recruiting Simplified" Events
As the official recruiting and scouting partner for Cal South, NCSA recruiting experts will be at many major Cal South events to present "College Recruiting Simplified" - a critically acclaimed, educational event for student-athletes and parents explaining the realities of the college athletic recruiting process. Be sure to look for "College Recruiting Simplified" at your next Cal South event!
If you would like to learn more about scheduling "College Recruiting Simplified" for your club or high school team, call 888.333.6846 - option 4 or visit: http://www.ncsasports.org/high-school-ads-coaches.