The Recruiting Timetable for Athletic Scholarships

One of the most-asked athletic scholarship questions we receive is, "Is it too late for me to get started?" Or, along with that, "Is it too early?" In other words, "What is the recruiting timetable?"

There is something you can do no matter what year in high school you are in. And, if you feel you're too far along in high school to get a scholarship, it's probably not true. We have worked with student-athletes who are well into their senior year, and they have received some scholarship money. You just have to work the process more intensely.

Here are some themes of action, depending on where you (or your son or daughter) are at in high school:

Freshman: Research. Determine which schools interest you, and build a contact list. Visit the NCAA and NAIA websites and find out more about recruiting rules and procedures.

Sophomore: Start contacting coaches. Develop a relationship and show interest.

Junior: Prime year. Get on coaches' radar. Be very proactive. in a variety of ways, let them know your accomplishments.

Senior: Decision year. Narrow down your possibilities. Visit schools early. Ask coaches your biggest questions and get honest evaluations so you are maximizing your time with the right schools.

These are just quick snapshots of what you should be doing in any given year. Look for a video post in the next couple days which will help you further.