June 15 was a couple of days ago.
And the dust is starting to settle.
Some of you are drowning in coach conversations. Others have a couple of promising leads. A few are still staring at silent phones, wondering when their moment will come.
Here's the thing: whatever your situation right now doesn't define your final outcome.
But what you do next? That matters.
The Three Types of Post-June 15 Recruits
After years of watching this process unfold, I've noticed most players fall into one of three camps inside the first week:
The Overwhelmed
You've got more interest than you can handle. Your phone won't stop buzzing. It feels like winning the lottery, but now you're paralyzed by choice.
The Evaluator
You've got several solid conversations happening. Nothing feels guaranteed, but you're in the game. The challenge? Figuring out which horses to back.
The Optimizer
You have some traction, but your gut says there's more out there. You're not panicking, but you're not settling either.
Each type needs a completely different strategy.
If You're Overwhelmed
Having too many options is a great problem to have. But it's still a problem.
Because every minute you spend on a program you'll never choose is a minute stolen from weighing up programs that could be your future home.
Here's your brutal reality check:
You need to cut programs loose. Soon.
I know it feels harsh. What if you're making a mistake? What if your top choice doesn't work out?
But here's what I've learned: the kindest thing you can do for everyone (including yourself) is to be decisive.
When you tell a coach, "Thank you for everything, but this isn't the right fit for me and I plan to pursue other options," you're not burning bridges. You're showing maturity.
Plus, you're freeing up their time to find someone who genuinely wants to be there.
If You're Evaluating
Your mission is intelligence gathering.
Most players make the mistake of treating every conversation like a first date. They're trying to impress instead of investigate.
Flip the script.
This is your chance to become a detective:
- Hit up ESPN+ and watch one of their games (not just highlights)
- DM some current team members for a behind-the-scenes viewpoint
- Ask coaches something they won't have prepared. On Sunday, someone asked me "What's a change you've made in your program in the last two years that has benefited it?" - one of the better ones I've heard!
- Watch how quickly coaches respond to your messages
The programs that are right for you will welcome this scrutiny.
The ones that don't? Well, that tells you something too.
If You're Optimizing
You might not have wanted to be in this position.
Perhaps you hoped you'd have more interest generally - or maybe you do, but it's not from the schools you like.
There's still time for that interest to arrive in the next few weeks, but you can't control that.
So if you want more options, your next moves matter.
- Get to camps at schools that haven't noticed you yet
- Double down on programs showing lukewarm interest
- Get fresh video that shows your development
A word of warning, though: don't start chasing ghosts.
Here's the brutal truth: the programs that have already contacted you are telling you something about your level.
Finding a few more schools in that same tier of competitive level provides your target list for summer camps and clinics.
Don't waste your summer (and your parents' money) trying to go after programs that are too far above your level. That's not optimizing. That's fantasizing.
While others chase impossible dreams, you can build real relationships with realistic options.
That's how you actually optimize.
Reality Check
The players who succeed from here aren't just the ones who got the most calls last week.
They're the ones who stay focused on what they actually want.
While everyone else gets caught up in the noise, you can get clear on the signal.
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