Recruiting is a complicated journey to undertake, but it can be a very exciting and obviously rewarding one. As you go through the process, you’ll have people giving you advice from all sides. It is important to ground yourself with all of the information you need to make the best decisions.
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College coaches from all levels want to sign players who are mature, experienced, and ready to compete. Junior College athletes have spent years training and honing their talents while also spending an extra year or more playing at the college level. These athletes are in high demand.
As a Junior College athlete you’ve been through the college selection process at least once before. Now you’re looking for the next challenge and want to find a four-year program to compete for. You are surrounded by resources to help you along this path and you should likely start with your coaches. Your eligibility situation should be one of the first things you want to clarify, followed by their expert evaluation of what divisions of college sport you’d be best suited for. This will help you focus on schools that will be most appropriate for you.
With your performances as a college athlete as your resume you need to find a way to put yourself out there so you can be noticed. Understand that there are many junior colleges, all with many athletes for recruiters to sort through.
Our site is designed to specifically help athletes like you connect with college coaches. We’ll allow coaches from across the country to see your highlights and complete profile. This will help you increase your odds of landing the scholarships you want and maximize your options.
Choosing the right school for you is another matter. We’ve dedicated a whole section to helping you begin on the right foot. When creating a profile on KTA Recruiting we have you list your priorities, ranked by what you feel are the most important. During the recruiting process you’ll have many people giving you their opinion on your college selection and pulling you in different directions. You want to retain your own personal priorities, without having them unreasonably influenced by the well-meaning people around you.
From all of us here at KTA Recruiting, we wish you the best of luck in your recruitment process!
College coaches want to build programs with outstanding high school seniors. While transfers from Junior Colleges and other NCAA or NAIA schools can inject a quick dose of mature talent, but athletes fresh from high school can provide at least four years of contribution to the team. They serve as a program’s core.
As a high school athlete you are the primary source of new recruits for most programs. You’ve spent many years focused on honing your athletic talents while working hard in the classroom. You’re nearing your opportunity to make the leap into college. While there are a range of college divisions at this next level, all of them are only for the most disciplined and talented athletes. Coaches want to know that you are passionate about your sport. They want competitive athletes who will help the program win.
Something we believe every athlete should do once they make the decision to enter the recruiting process is examine their college selection priorities. We encourage you to create a checklist of your most important considerations for choosing a school. During the recruiting process you’ll have all sorts of well-meaning people giving you their opinions about your college decision. Odds are that the these people want the best for you, but every college coach who’s recruiting you is being paid to sign you. Their job isn’t to find the school that fits best for you. So take the time to think about your priorities before the process gets going. It will allow you to stay grounded in your values. We include this as part of our profile creation process for all athletes here at KTA Recruiting.
Depending on your sport, there are between hundreds of thousands to millions of high school athletes out there for coaches to sort through. You need to stand out to be noticed. Being a talented player shows everyone who watches you what you can do, but how will those college coaches from out of your area know to come find you? Your high school coach can help you by contacting coaches on your behalf, and going to camps and combines can get you seen by the coaches who come, but ultimately you want to find a more comprehensive solution.
Our service allows coaches from across the country to find you. They can watch your highlights, see your complete profile, and begin recruiting you. You’ll know who viewed your profile and when they saw it. Plus you’ll know when they add you to their Recruiting Board. These are the little things that matter. Coaches look at many athletes so it’s important to give you the option to contact them immediately after they’ve seen your profile so you’re still fresh in their mind. A simple email note can make a big difference.
Once coaches begin to contact you it will be important to keep a detailed list of who is recruiting you. Do your research. Make notes on schools and read up on the coaches. You want to ask tough questions and let them know you are serious about making a decision.
We wish you the best in your recruiting process!
You’re in one of two boats. Either after high school you made the decision to enter college and not play sports, or you did play college sports and are no longer on the roster. No matter the past you want to play your sport again. College level athletics are a special endeavor and only for the most dedicated and passionate. Be sure you go into this process 100% clear that this is what you want to do.
You might be asking yourself, “Is it too late?” Put your doubts to rest and remember that there have been many people who have pursued other paths before coming back to play college sports. Just because you had to put your dreams on hold for awhile doesn’t mean you can’t jump right back in where you left off.
College coaches want to add great athletes who can help them win games. They want players with high character, dedication, and competitiveness. Coaches are willing to go to great lengths to find and sign players who have these traits, even if the athlete is coming from a very unique situation. It’s called finding a diamond in the rough. If you have the proper passion and talent then you have exactly what they want.
Having talent and wanting to be recruited is one thing. Actually making contact with college coaches and making them aware of your desire to enter the recruitment process is another. KTA Recruiting was built around the concept of connecting athletes of ALL kinds with college coaches. It came from noticing that standard recruiting services ignored everyone but high school students, leaving everyone else to figure it out on their own. Our service is designed from the ground up to make sure that college coaches can find athletes just like you. Coaches knew people like you were out there, athletes with great talent, but they had no idea how to find you. Now we’ve provided a solution.
Our process is very simple. We allow college coaches from across the country to see your highlights and complete profile. You’ll know who’s looked at you and who’s added you to their recruiting boards immediately. We track it all. Plus we include helpful resources for contacting coaches. You always want to appear professional and serious about your desire to play.
You’ve been through the college selection process before. If you are a former college athlete then you’ve likely been through the recruiting process as well. Either way you are about to embark on a new journey. We believe that one of the most important things to do before the process starts is for you to sit down and really consider what you want out of your future college selection. We suggest writing down a list of your priorities and ranking them. These could be things like early playing time, winning a championship right away, or staying close to home. We suggest this to give you an internal guide throughout the recruitment process. People around you mean well, but they will offer you differing opinions on which school to select. It’s hard not to let personal feelings get in the way. Ultimately a college decision is huge and will affect the rest of your career and life. It’s important that the decision remain your decision. College coaches aren’t paid to help you find the best college that fits you. They’re paid to get you to sign to their school. If you walk onto a used car lot without having an idea of what you want you might get sold something that isn’t quite right for you.
Once you’ve created an account and made your college selection priorities you may begin to get contacted by coaches. This is an exciting time as you consider many various options. It is important to keep detailed notes on every school that contacts you. Do your research and ask questions. Be honest and upfront with coaches. Do not be afraid to tell them who else is recruiting you or what your priorities for making your college selection are.
Ultimately your college choice is more than just a four-year decision. It is the foundation for your career and life. Weigh your options as best you can and enjoy the ride!
From all of us here at KTA Recruiting, we wish you success as you go through the recruiting process!
First off, thank you for serving our country. You were the reason why we developed this site in the first place; to give deserving individuals an easy, effective, and inexpensive way to connect with college coaches and declare his or her desire to return to sports.
You may be asking yourself, “Am I getting too old to be considered by college coaches?” An athlete does not reach his/her potential for peak performance until after “normal” college years anyway. Look at players like Brandon Weedon, who came back to college after years of playing baseball. He graduated from college and was drafted to the NFL at the age of 28. Any coach that sees that you have talent will take it for what it is: talent, with the additional assurance that you are a person with discipline, maturity, and a trained ability to handle stress.
You are truly in the driver’s seat when it comes to your college recruiting and selection process. Because of your military service you will be able to access a large number of grants and most schools will offer automatic bonuses toward delivering you academic scholarships and financial aid. This is a great topic to bring up when a coach calls you. Make sure to have the coach research exactly what his/her school can offer so you can compare with others.
When it comes to athletic scholarships, there are many traits college coaches are looking for in a potential athlete. They need to have outstanding passion for the game, excellent instinctual athleticism, great discipline, and high quality character.
College coaches are always looking. While some divisions have specific designated no contact periods, the recruitment process is a year round endeavor. When they find talent, it goes on the board. Here at KTA Recruiting, we’ve developed a system for college coaches to search specifically for athletes like you; someone they know will have the discipline, mental toughness, and maturity to compete. We’ll give you the tools and resources you need to handle the recruiting process.
After getting your high school diploma you made the decision not to go into college sports. This might be because of minor league baseball, a Mormon Mission, personal reasons, etc. No matter what the reason you want to play your sport again and you’ve got your eye on the college level. You might be asking yourself, “Am I too old?” or, “Is it too late?” Put your doubts to rest and remember that there have been many people who have pursued other paths before coming back to play college sports. Just because you had to put your dreams on hold for awhile doesn’t mean you can’t jump right back in where you left off.
College coaches want to add great athletes who can help them win games. They want players with high character, dedication, and competitiveness. Coaches are willing to go to great lengths to find and sign players who have these traits, even if the athlete is coming from a very unique situation. It’s called finding a diamond in the rough. If you have the proper passion and talent then you have exactly what they want.
Having talent and wanting to be recruited is one thing. Actually making contact with college coaches and making them aware of your desire to enter the recruitment process is another. KTA Recruiting was built around the concept of connecting athletes of all kinds with college coaches. It came from noticing that standard recruiting services ignored everyone but high school students, leaving everyone else to figure it out on their own. Our service is designed from the ground up to make sure that college coaches can find athletes just like you who have graduated from high school but haven’t been to college yet. Coaches knew people like you were out there, athletes with great talent, but they had no idea how to find you. Now we’ve provided a solution.
Our process is very simple. We allow college coaches from across the country to see your highlights and complete profile. You’ll know who’s looked at you and who’s added you to their recruiting boards immediately. We track it all. Plus we include helpful resources for contacting coaches. You always want to appear professional and serious about your desire to play.
We believe that one of the most important things to do before the process starts is for you to sit down and really consider what you want out of your future college selection. We suggest writing down a list of your priorities and ranking them. These could be things like early playing time, winning a championship right away, or staying close to home. We suggest this to give you an internal guide throughout the recruitment process. People around you mean well, but they will offer you differing opinions on which school to select. Its hard not to let personal feelings get in the way. Ultimately a college decision is huge and will affect the rest of your career and life. It’s important that the decision remain your decision. College coaches aren’t paid to help you find the best college that fits you. They’re paid to get you to sign to their school. If you walk onto a used car lot without having an idea of what you want you might get sold something that isn’t quite right for you.
Once you’ve created an account with us and made your college selection priorities you may begin to get contacted by coaches. This is an exciting time as you consider many various options. It is important to keep detailed notes on every school that contacts you. Do your research and ask questions. Be honest and upfront with coaches. Do not be afraid to tell them who else is recruiting you or what your priorities for making your college selection are.
Ultimately your college choice is more than just a four-year decision. It is the foundation for your career and life. Weigh your options as best you can and enjoy the ride!
From all of us here at KTA Recruiting, we wish you success as you go through the recruiting process!
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