Parent’s Role in the High School to College Recruiting Process for Unrecruited Athletes

Unrecruited. Every parent's worst nightmare. Your child loves their sport of choice, and they aren't the star of their teams, but they want to continue playing sports in college. It is still possible, and they could supplement the cost of college with a scholarship or financial aid. That's right, it's less college cost for you, Mom and Dad.

This article is for all the parents who have spent a small fortune on youth sports and would love to help their child get a sports scholarship.

Parents are crucial in helping young athletes pursue their dreams of becoming collegiate athletes. As athletes progress into more competitive spaces, parents need to navigate uncharted territory in supporting their collegiate hopefuls. Here's how parents can best support their athletes during the collegiate recruitment process:

1. Parental Support: Parents provide emotional, financial, and logistical support from the start, guiding their athletes through program exploration and training programs to enhance their talents.

2. Financial Understanding: Parents play a crucial role in understanding financial support options, including direct funding and scholarship opportunities, and should have open discussions about the cost of tuition.

3. Communication Facilitation: Parents can facilitate communication between their athletes and college coaches, ensuring that contact is timely, professional, and respectful.

Parents need to set a positive example by maintaining a supportive attitude and constructively involving themselves. They should also support coaches, trainers, and the team as a whole. Encouraging independence in athletes' communication with coaches and keeping records of interactions are essential for successful recruitment.

Additionally, parents should encourage an early start to the recruitment process, be actively engaged in supporting their student-athletes, and capture game videos and highlights to aid in the recruitment process.

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