The Recruiting Process Simplified: Tips for Athletes
Growing up, many athletes dream of hitting the game-winning shot. A stadium roaring with fans, hearts pounding as time ticks down—athletes live for these moments that echo through their sports...
Growing up, many athletes dream of hitting the game-winning shot. A stadium roaring with fans, hearts pounding as time ticks down—athletes live for these moments that echo through their sports...
“How do I get recruited?" This is a question we hear from athletes all the time at GMTM. We know that athletes, parents, and coaches are looking for help navigating a complicated recruiting...
Are you an athlete looking to unlock the path to your dreams with a college scholarship? Beyond financial aid, athletic scholarships help open doors to elite athletic training and competition while...
Navigating the recruiting landscape in sports can be difficult and complex. If you're an athlete, or parent of an athlete, who is looking for recruiting advice, there is a good chance that you've...
Picture this: You're out on the field, giving your all, with the wind in your hair and the crowd's roar echoing in your ears. It's a dream come true for many young athletes, and it all begins with...
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Are you an athlete looking to uncover the keys to success in sports recruiting? Unlock your potential with this comprehensive exploration of recruiting in sports, offering strategic guidance for high...
The NFL combine is the ultimate opportunity for athletes to showcase themselves in front of NFL personnel, and earn a shot at a professional career playing football. The majority of those players are...
The recruiting process can be compared to a funnel containing five specific stages. College coaches begin by contacting a large number of prospective athletes that they believe would add value to...
Are you passionate about sports and dreaming of excelling in a new sport? Look no further than flag football, a dynamic and exciting game that has the potential to open doors to youth sports,...
Are you a football coach or recruiter looking to build a winning team? Crucial for success on the field is knowing how to recruit the right players. In this article, we will walk you through every...
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The American Flag Football League is hosting an in-person tryout for male athletes interested in playing professionally for the Men’s Pro AFFL Dallas team. The AFFL Tryout will be held on July 21-23...
Sports come with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. As an athlete, pursuing a career in sports can be a highly rewarding and fulfilling path to take. Whether you are just starting your...
The college volleyball recruiting process can be intimidating for high school athletes, but with the right approach, it can also be an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and potentially...
The sport of Flag Football has continued to grow in popularity in recent years. The introduction to the international stage - paired with the lack of contact in comparison to other major sports - has...
It's time to start applying for schools and begin your recruiting process. You have been working hard on and off the field, and believe you could earn an athletic scholarship to further your playing...
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Injuries are a major part of athletics, and a high percentage of student-athletes competing in NCAA athletics will experience some type of injury during his or her athletic career. Although the NCAA...
Getting ranked - it’s the ultimate goal and source of motivation for many basketball players across the country. Players, parents, coaches, and fans check websites, magazines, and scouting services...
High School basketball players like Bronny James are all over TV and social media nowadays, with analysts wondering which school they will choose or which brand deal they ay sign. But, what does it...
Many soccer athletes across the United States aspire to play their sport at the college level, and it is a dream that often starts young. Some of these athletes daydream about playing in front of a...
Playing volleyball at the collegiate level is almost every single player's dream as a young athlete. From the number of hours dedicated to the gym to the thousands of reps taken over an athlete's...
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It isn’t always easy to find a team that’s the right fit for you. It wasn’t easy for me. Some guys will play for ten different showcase teams throughout their career. I played for two teams in a...
The potency of preparedness in winning all battles, from the most ferocious to the most trivial of them is an undeniably proven fact. It appears winning does not come easy. It may be considered the...
Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, GMTM, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook... Social media is a crucial part of how we communicate. And now, more than ever, it is a crucial part of how basketball...
It may come as no surprise to hear parents want what is best for their children. If parents have the money, private schools are typically regarded as one of the best options to prepare their students...
It is no secret that it is often a young football athlete's dream to play their favorite sport at the division I level. They spend their entire lives working on their plays, reps and reps in the gym,...
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Being a Division II collegiate athlete was one of the best experiences of my entire life. Having the opportunity to be one of the 1.1 percent of athletes that go on to compete at the DII level is...
Quality of Competition Large high schools tend to have bigger athletic departments and budgets. A bigger budget allows for teams to travel farther for or bring in higher levels of competition. This...
There doesn't seem to be a clear start and finish to the football season anymore. In today’s day and age, recruiting happens at a very high pace. One of the most important pieces of being recruited...
The first step in getting recruited by a college volleyball team is to take advantage of the competition in high school. No matter what area you are from or the size of your school, they will offer...
Playing quarterback may be the toughest job in professional sports, with just thirty-two jobs in the world available at the highest level. For many in the NFL, natural talent enabled them to play...
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Plenty of high school athletes think they have what it takes to play sports in college. However, few truly stand out from the rest. For the select number of talented young men and women who do...
It is no secret that college is expensive, and as time goes on, the price continues to increase. Despite misconceptions, academic and athletic scholarships are often not enough to cover tuition,...
Playing college football is a dream for many high schoolers but the recruiting process can be confusing and complex for many and it can be difficult to understand where to start. NCAA stats show that...
Realistically, soccer coaches and managers look out for different things in soccer players during the recruitment process. It is vital for students to visit schools that they've shown interest in...
Finding a good college, team, coach, and place to spend four years of your life is important and exciting! There are a lot of factors to consider when making the decision of where to go to college,...
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The NCAA's Division I Board of Directors announced a new rule [https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31086019/everything-need-know-ncaa-nil-debate] last year that will allow for college...
Picking the right college can be a tough task for any high school senior, but it can be a unique and even more complex process for young student-athletes. As we approach the new school year,...
Lacrosse has long been known as an east coast sport in the United States, but has seen growth across the country in recent years. Why is it known as an east coast sport and how did it get to be so...
Any athlete with a love for competition hates sitting on the sideline, but once he or she gets to college, sometimes that is necessary to ensure future success. That’s where redshirting comes in. The...
The shift from high school to college is a big one. Throw playing a collegiate sport in and it can add a lot to your plate. It can seem intimidating but this is an exciting time, and one you'll never...
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Do you aspire to step into your next level as a collegiate volleyball player? Are you unsure if playing travel ball is the right next step for you to take? Maybe having doubts, wondering what the...
Quarterbacks and offensive player command a lot of attention on recruiting websites, and rightfully so. Coaches, players, and fans are interested in who's going to be playing offense for them, and it...
National Signing Day is right around the corner (February 3, for the uninitiated), and now is good of a time as any to take a look at how high schools recruits (for any sport, really) can put their...
While performance and execution are a fundamental necessity for the child when it comes to getting recruited to play football at both a high school and college level, it is not the only way to get...
College basketball recruiting is structured in a time-sensitive and fast-paced manner: student-athletes are offered scholarships as early as 8th grade and college basketball coaches have set dates...
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The college soccer recruiting process can be extremely competitive, and unfortunately, it does not always come down to how well you perform on the field. According to the...
It's not even four years old, but it's hard to even remember what college football was like before the creation of the transfer portal. Often stuck on depth charts or in a situation that didn't suit...
In terms of popularity, college baseball doesn’t quite make the cut. Stadiums definitely don’t sell out like football, basketball, or hockey arenas on college campuses and tuning into your favorite...
Whether by writing a letter or sending an e-mail, reaching out to a college basketball coach for the first time can be both an exciting and nervous experience. You never get a second chance to make a...
With limited exposure to most casual sports fans and stadiums that are smaller than some Texas high schools, Division-III sports have long been thought of as a third tier of college athletics. But,...
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Do you ever struggle with feeling good enough to play a collegiate sport? Sitting there just wondering will I be good enough to make the team? What if I don’t make the team and all of my dreams are...
College sports range across a wide spectrum, from Baseball and Basketball, all the way to Bass Fishing and Squash. These sports are played on 3 different levels, Divisions I, II, and III. Despite...
Young ladies around the states prepare every year to reach out to college coaches in hope of the Division I playing opportunity. Many players strive to become the best in the state, however, they...
Recruiting is an art that takes college football's elite programs years to truly perfect. Building up an immense network of scouts and alumni while attempting to nab as many blue-chip prospects as...
Although the success of a football program is built on wins and losses, recruiting has never played a more prominent role in maintaining a steady stream of talent for teams across the nation....
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You clipped together the perfect highlight tape: the half-court buzzer beater, the flashy handles, the rim-rattling dunks... a nice beat to tie it all together. Excitedly, you want to share these...
Young athletes all over the world dream of playing their sport at the college level. Unfortunately, most young athletes do not always have access to the tools needed to create exposure for their...
The Transfer Portal has always been a part of Collegiate Athletics. However, the ways that it has been improved over the past few years has been a game changer for all collegiate athletes wanting to...
Athletes have unique abilities that go well beyond the classroom and their respective playing fields. It's been in the NCAA promotional commercials for years: "There are over 400,000 NCAA...
The recruiting process is an exciting time. It can also be daunting and intimidating. You want to impress coaches and the student-athletes but an important part of the process is finding the right...
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Postcards from sunny, resort locations such as the Bahamas or Hawaii. Pictures of the team smiling and enjoying team bonding activities. Glossy and elaborately designed letters with bold,...
What are some of the top best tips for excelling at different positions in volleyball? Are you in a hitting position? Outside, middle or right side hitter? If you answered yes, then definitely...
NCAA Division-II sports are at the intermediate level of competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It is the middle ground essentially between Division-I...
[Orlando] This week, USA Team Handball is launching their official Collegiate Handball Campaign on GMTM, inviting college athletes from around the country to connect directly with Team USA, fellow...
Collegiate swim and diving is a long-forgotten sport for women that can benefit them immensely. Not only is it entertaining to watch but these women that participate can take their swim career to the...
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The libero position on the volleyball team is one of the most important positions in the game of volleyball (Rank by importance were Setters, Outsides, Liberos). Defense is important but serve...
If you are a basketball fan, player, or coach, you’ve often heard about or have watched some of the top high school programs in the country play. Some of these top schools include: Montverde Academy...
For many people in the basketball community, a college basketball scholarship is held in the highest esteem. It’s the ultimate status symbol - a golden ticket to a promising future and new world of...
If you desire to get recruited to play college basketball, it’s paramount that you record games, which will be used to evaluate your play, to send to college basketball coaches. You never know how...
Division III is a great option for playing lacrosse after high school. The division is full of national championship contenders with plenty of history. There are players in both the Premier Lacrosse...
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Becoming a college athlete is fun, tiring, rewarding, and busy. It is also something that can distract you from the major aim of college: getting a degree and academics. Students who are also...
Coaches almost always head straight to the volume and shut it off when if it is on a recruits film... or worse, they just exit out of the video completely. And I don't blame them. Coaching is a job...
A common question users have for us at GMTM is "How do I make sure I am eligible to be a college athlete?" It's one of the most overlooked parts of becoming a college athlete - all of the hard work...
The atmosphere is electric: bands playing trendy music, a packed arena or stadium full of screaming fans, an overzealous PA announcer hyping the crowd up during the game. You’re watching a college...
During the recruiting cycle, oftentimes you see where a lot of prospects garner lot of buzz in coaching circles (states that have historically produced a plethora of talent in a single year like...
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For most of us the time comes at 18, some a few years after that, and the greats maybe get a decade or so at most after their last play of senior year. But no matter how much talent you may have the...
Each year, dozens of the top college football and basketball recruits come out of the same few elite high schools. Some of them have even become household names... IMG Academy. St. Thomas Aquinas....
With gymnastics being such a physically and mentally demanding sport, a young gymnast might feel overwhelmed when thinking about the next step in their athletic career: College...
Young baseball players often think their batting average is one of the biggest attractions for MLB scouts, but they forget that batting average doesn’t matter as much as on base percentage, runs, or...
It’s easy for fans to look at the current version of their favorite NBA players and think “they were probably dominant at the sport since they were in middle school.” There are many prodigies whose...
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Athletes looking to move onto a DI college or university have the best chance if they play basketball. There are 358 schools that offer players the chance to play at the highest level for college...
For starters, the overall game and practice play is a lot more of a high tensity level. There are many athletes that can feel a deeper level of nerves but there are also many who truly level up and...
Gymnastics in the U.S. is really good, and most Level 10 gymnasts can do a lot of the same skills. When it comes down to it, one of the biggest things a college coach looks for in a gymnast is...
Many gymnasts go under the radar at their high schools due to the fact that a majority of the schools in the United States, excluding the Midwest, do not have a gymnastics team. Why is this the case?...
National Signing Day is truly the climax of a high school career. Yes, being named to an All-State Team is certainly a great accomplishment. And claiming a state championship for your high school...
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Questions I get all the time while evaluating even the best high school players. What do I need to do to get recruited? What are the tricks to help me be seen? The reality is there are no tricks to...
It's an incredible year to begin your college/university life while having a passion for playing sports. Did you know each school is under a division level based on the budget in the athletic program...
Is playing for your high school team enough? It's a complicated question. Yes, playing a club sport takes up time as a high schooler but it could be the golden ticket to getting you recruited. Club...
Division III sports are a great way for a high school athlete to continue their career. More athletes play sports at the Division III level than Division I or II, and Division III has the most member...
When you commit to playing college volleyball you have to commit to other decisions as well to achieve your goals on the court. There are a lot of differences when you advance to the next level and...
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Whether you believe it or not, the spring season might be starting to give the fall a run for its money as the most exciting time for high school football. Of course, nothing can replace the Friday...
Everyone can picture the scene on Signing Day for ascending high school seniors who have been fortunate enough to be offered full ride scholarships at multiple Division 1 college basketball programs....
Every year almost 2,000,000 high school athletes compete to try and earn an athletic scholarship. Despite this staggering number, only 180,000 athletic scholarships are given out every year, which...
The great American poet Robert Frost could have been talking about a number of pro athletes when he penned, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all...
During the school year it is almost easy to keep in shape while playing your sport during season, team workouts, and being held accountable by your coaches and teammates. The summer is just as...
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"Why is that player wearing a different color jersey?" This is an inevitable question from any new viewer of a volleyball game. Many times, the first time someone would be seeing a volleyball game...
Athletes get discovered in a variety of ways that don’t always have to do with their stats in the regular season.Through camps and offseason showcases, high school football athletes can earn interest...
Every year, we hear all about the "can't-miss" prospects in the NFL Draft, those highly touted rookies from powerhouse programs or with a trophy room full of collegiate accolades. Yet every year the...
The offseason camp circuit is in full swing and top high school football talent is traveling around their region and beyond to gain exposure and attention from scouts. One of the biggest camp...
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