For many families, the college recruiting journey is exciting but also overwhelming. When your student-athlete starts hearing from coaches or receiving interest from college programs, it can feel like the hard work has finally paid off. But one of the biggest surprises for parents is realizing that most athletic scholarships are not full rides. In fact, many student-athletes receive partial athletic or academic scholarships, which means families still need to find ways to cover the remaining cost of college. This is where scholarships, organizations, and a clear plan become incredibly important. Over the past few years, we’ve learned that navigating recruiting and scholarships at the same time requires more than…
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How to Get Recruited for College Football: A Parent Guide to the Recruiting Process
When our family first entered the recruiting world, I thought coaches would just find athletes during senior year. We quickly learned that recruiting starts much earlier — and families who understand the process early give their athletes a real advantage. For this reason, this guide explains the steps we wish we understood sooner and what actually matters when trying to get recruited for college football. Understanding How College Football Recruiting Really Works The first biggest misconception is that recruiting begins senior year. In reality, the recruiting process often begins during the sophomore and junior years of high school. For example, College coaches are not only looking for talent. They are…
