You have 3-5 seconds to grab a coach's attention.
That's it.
If your email doesn't stop their scroll in those critical moments, you've lost your chance.
Most players start their emails with:
"Hi Coach! My name is Jane Smith and I'm a forward from Random High School..."
And coaches have seen that...
"This just feels right."
That's what players often say when they've found their school.
But feelings can be misleading. Campuses are designed to impress. Teams put their best foot forward. Coaches are skilled at selling their programs.
How do you know when you've truly found the right fit?
Beyon...
"What's the secret to getting recruited?"
Players always ask this, hoping coaches will reveal some hidden pathway to their dream school.
They want to hear about the perfect email template, the best event to attend, or the magic questions to ask.
But he...
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A two-hour clinic on campus can tell coaches more about you than three days at a showcase.
Not because you have more time with the ball. But because they get to see how you:
Respond to their coaching
Handle new information
Interact with others
Approach challenges
Carry...
"We're taking things slow with this recruiting class."
"We're still evaluating a lot of players."
"We need to see more of you before making decisions."
Sound familiar?
When coaches give vague answers, most players:
Get frustrated
Feel confused
Keep hoping
Waste time
Miss signals
But vague answ...
"How do you balance academics and athletics?"
Every coach has heard this question hundreds of times. Along with:
"What's your coaching style?"
"How would you describe the team culture?"
"What are you looking for in a player?"
Generic questions get generic answers. And generic answers don't hel...
Getting recruited is the easy part.
Now comes the real challenge: earning your spot. Every. Single. Day.
Most players don't realize the massive shift that happens once you arrive on campus to play college field hockey:
You're no longer the best player
You're starting from zero
Your history mean...
Many recruits underestimate how much your personal conduct matters to the college coaches evaluating you.
Yes, the field hockey piece is important.
But that's going to be only a part of the recruiting puzzle.
Your talent might get you in the door, but it's your character that will keep you in t...
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Imagine this scenario:
You meet someone through a mutual friend. A week later, you see them again and introduce yourself like it's the first time. A few days after that, you bump into them and... yep, another fresh introduction.
Awkward, right?
This is what being a coll...
"The biggest obstacle is understanding where your child fits regarding level of play."
This was the most common response when I surveyed parents about their recruiting challenges.
The solution? A conversation most players avoid having with their club coach.
Here's why this matters:
Long before y...
You'll have the ball for about 3% of your game time.
That's not a typo. Three percent. If you're lucky.
So here's today's big question: What are you doing with the other 97%?
The 97% Principle In Action
A player I used to coach was the inserter on a penalty corner, which was mis-trapped by her t...
Everyone will tell you to consider five things in your college search:
Academics
Athletics
Financial fit
Geography
Social aspects
But here's what they don't tell you - it's not about knowing what matters.
It's about knowing how much each thing matters to you.
Think You Know Your Priorities?
Le...
