recruiting basics

A recruiting checklist for athletes featuring ten steps, including knowing your basics, creating a clean athlete email, setting up social media, creating a Hudl account, building a highlight video, starting a college list, registering with NCAA eligibility, learning the recruiting timeline, starting outreach, and keeping improving.

The recruiting process doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective. This beginner checklist was created for athletes and families who are new to recruiting and aren’t sure where to start. It simplifies the process into a step-by-step guide, helping you focus on what actually matters right now—so you can move forward with clarity instead of stress.