Athletes and families are responsible for taking ownership of the recruiting process, but high school and travel coaches can provide valuable support. Coaches often have direct knowledge of an athlete’s work ethic, development, character, position skills, and performance in team settings. They may also have access to schedules, stats, film, and information that college coaches need. A few organized steps can make it easier for athletes to gain appropriate recruiting visibility.
Identify Players Who Want to Compete in College
Not every athlete will have the same goals. At the beginning of the season, ask players whether they are interested in pursuing college flag football opportunities. Record their graduation year, preferred position, academic interests, and current level of recruiting activity. This helps the coach determine who may need additional guidance or promotion.
Create a Team Prospect Sheet
A prospect sheet gives college coaches a quick overview of athletes who may be appropriate for their programs.
● Player name
● Graduation year
● Primary and secondary positions
● Height
● GPA
● Player email
● Coach contact information
● Video links
● Social media handle
● Upcoming schedule
Only include accurate information, and make sure families understand how the information may be shared.
Keep Your Roster Current
Uniform numbers, positions, and team assignments may change. Review your roster before the season begins and update it when new players join or information changes. Accurate jersey numbers are especially important when college coaches or video tools are attempting to identify athletes in game film.
Support College Coaches
Take your athletes who are interested in playing at the next level to local college flag football games. This gives them an opportunity to see firsthand what college flag football looks like and what they could achieve if they continue developing their game. It can also inspire other athletes in your program to pursue flag football in college.
Supporting local college programs is also a great way to build relationships with college coaches. If there are none close to you, there are often stream and broadcast options for most college games. When coaches get to know you, your program, and the athletes you are developing, it helps build trust and creates a stronger connection between your high school program and the next level.
How scoutSMART Can Support Teams
High school and travel programs can send scoutSMART a roster or prospect sheet so players can be added or located within the recruiting database. Organizations may also provide players with the registration link or request a custom community link. When athletes register through the custom link, they are automatically connected to their
organization’s scoutSMART community. This creates a more organized way to keep team prospects connected and visible. https://scoutsmartrecruiting.com/