Social Media Can Help or Hurt Your Recruiting

Social Media Can Help or Hurt Your Recruiting

Recruiting Starts Before You Send an Email

Recruiting begins when a coach clicks your profile. And they will click.

What Your Bio Should Include

Keep it simple and professional:

  • Name
  • Grad Year
  • Primary Position or Event
  • Height and Weight (if applicable)
  • GPA
  • Highlight Link
  • Coach Contact Information

If a coach has to scroll through unrelated content to figure out who you are, you have already made it harder than it should be.

What Not To Post

Avoid posting:

  • Complaints about coaches or playing time
  • Arguments with teammates
  • Criticism of officials
  • Party content
  • Negative captions after losses
  • Emotional reactions to recruiting disappointment

If you would not say it in a college coach’s office, do not post it online.

Smart Content To Post

  • Game clips and match highlights
  • Practice reps with measurable improvement
  • Weight room progress
  • Academic achievements
  • Community service
  • Leadership moments

A softball player posting exit velocity progress.
A soccer player posting conditioning work.
A wrestler posting technique refinement.
A swimmer posting verified meet times.

Recruiting is about projection. Show coaches who you are becoming.

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