NCSA College Recruiting

Think college coaches only want to see you play your best? NBA veteran Max Strus has a different take. 👀

His advice: If a college coach is already recruiting you, they already know you’re good. What they really want to see is how you handle a tough game. How you act. How you carry yourself when things aren’t going your way. 💪

It may sound backwards, but your response to adversity can say more about you than your stat line. 💙

That’s the kind of insight you’ll get in NCSA’s client workshops, where you can learn from athletes and coaches who’ve been there.

👉 Sign up for access to more workshops like this (link in bio)

A dead period doesn't mean it's time to hit pause on your recruiting. ⏸️❌

Does a dead period mean no contact with college coaches? Not quite. The dead period has a bad rap. In-person recruiting may be at a standstill, but virtual recruiting still moves forward. 💻

Here are a few things you can do during a dead period to stay on top of your recruiting process:

🎥 Work on your highlight video
📧 Email college coaches
📱 Stay active on social media

The athletes who keep showing up during the quiet times are the ones coaches remember. 💙

💾 Save this for the next dead period and check out our link in bio to start your NCSA profile and reach out to coaches!

Heading to a college camp soon? 🏟️ Here’s how to stand out before you even step on the field.

The biggest separators at camps happen before and after the event. 👀

Before camp, send a well-thought-out email to the coach, and if you can, schedule time to connect before you arrive. A one-on-one conversation can be a true separator. 📧

Then go out there, perform, and make the most of a great opportunity. 💪

Camp isn’t just about what you do the day of. It’s about showing coaches you’re prepared, professional, and serious about their program. 💙

Share with a teammate who has a camp coming up, and follow for more great tips!

Parents, have you heard about NCSA's MVP+ membership? 👀

With NCSA’s MVP membership, your athlete works one-on-one with a personal recruiting coach who’s been in their shoes and can guide them from their first step to their commitment. 🤝

MVP+ goes a step further by adding a personal mental performance or nutritition coach from IMG Academy+. That coach helps sharpen the mental and nutrition side of your athlete’s game, so they can build confidence and improve performance. 💪🧠

In a competitive recruiting landscape, that extra support can make a real difference. 💙

👉 Set up a recruiting assessment to learn more about MVP+ (link in bio).

MYTH: “If you’re good enough, college coaches will find you.” 🚫

THE TRUTH: College coaches often lean on virtual recruiting to build their boards and fill their rosters. Waiting around to be discovered can mean missed opportunities. 👀

Take control of your recruiting journey with a game plan. 📋 That includes emailing college coaches yourself and getting your name in front of the programs you want to play for. Paving your way to a college offer starts with you. 💙

👉 Start your profile today to get started reaching out to coaches (link in bio).