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D1 Bowl Subdivision Recruiting Calendar
Posted on 1/16/23 at 10:14 am
Posted on 1/16/23 at 10:14 am
Trying to figure out how anyone gets offered early, before their Jr year, with this schedule.
https://www.ncsasports.org/ncaa-eligibility-center/recruiting-rules/recruiting-calendar
We offer kids much earlier than this calendar implies we can even have access. There’s a MS QB that had a full ride offer to Oregon, Emile, before he entered high school. We offer skilled guys early as well…I assume the coaches have put them through some sort of workout…if at least to judge character and disposition.
Dead, quiet periods…seems like a ton of rules that the top players don’t have to follow. I can’t find rules that start before August of their Jr year. Are there?
https://www.ncsasports.org/ncaa-eligibility-center/recruiting-rules/recruiting-calendar
We offer kids much earlier than this calendar implies we can even have access. There’s a MS QB that had a full ride offer to Oregon, Emile, before he entered high school. We offer skilled guys early as well…I assume the coaches have put them through some sort of workout…if at least to judge character and disposition.
Dead, quiet periods…seems like a ton of rules that the top players don’t have to follow. I can’t find rules that start before August of their Jr year. Are there?
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 10:31 am to Gaston
Camps are a big part of the equation when the discussion turns to early offers and contact. Coaches get to know, evaluate and work on technique with the campers.
7 on 7 summer tournaments get younger players additional exposure, while not of a direct contact nature (like in a camp environment).
ETA: Camps as used above refers to the summer programs that are at the various schools, not Kohls and Sailors, although the kicking camps go a long way into getting a prospects name out.
7 on 7 summer tournaments get younger players additional exposure, while not of a direct contact nature (like in a camp environment).
ETA: Camps as used above refers to the summer programs that are at the various schools, not Kohls and Sailors, although the kicking camps go a long way into getting a prospects name out.
This post was edited on 1/16/23 at 10:35 am
Posted on 1/16/23 at 2:35 pm to Curtis Lowe
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kicking camps
Maxed that route out, it’s time to be in front of school coaches. Hoped to be in a more focused setting than a school’s ‘fan’ camp. Just don’t know how the dance goes.
This post was edited on 1/16/23 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 1/16/23 at 3:01 pm to Gaston
Many schools have a specialized "kickers" camp. Usually it is a single day event with no over night stay (ie: lower cost event to attend).
Posted on 1/16/23 at 3:24 pm to Curtis Lowe
There’s a layer above that, i just don’t know what it is.
Posted on 1/16/23 at 4:01 pm to Gaston
its a different game for kickers and all other positions...
as a starting point understand this.
no school is sweating a young kicker.. they just arent
as for skill players/linemen... coaches talk, coaches see
If they are so good their own coach cant stop telling other people about him, thats one way if its a big school or one with a connected coach..
even more common is on campus camping at individual schools or mega camps. Truth is, if your current measureables couldnt slot on a d1 roster, they wont care
These young guys getting offers are dominating at well respected camps, teams practices etc
ETA: for example, a OC for a big local school may get to bring along 5 other kids from the same school on a visit because they really want the single prospect this year and the one next year... theyre just building good vibes with a feeder school
or, stand out at camp and swap dms for a few years with position coaches before getting visits and offers etc
as a starting point understand this.
no school is sweating a young kicker.. they just arent
as for skill players/linemen... coaches talk, coaches see
If they are so good their own coach cant stop telling other people about him, thats one way if its a big school or one with a connected coach..
even more common is on campus camping at individual schools or mega camps. Truth is, if your current measureables couldnt slot on a d1 roster, they wont care
These young guys getting offers are dominating at well respected camps, teams practices etc
ETA: for example, a OC for a big local school may get to bring along 5 other kids from the same school on a visit because they really want the single prospect this year and the one next year... theyre just building good vibes with a feeder school
or, stand out at camp and swap dms for a few years with position coaches before getting visits and offers etc
This post was edited on 1/16/23 at 4:11 pm
Posted on 1/16/23 at 4:50 pm to BigEdLSU
quote:
no school is sweating a young kicker.. they just arent
The #1 kicker last year had full ride offers from Arkansas and S Carolina, but accepted one from Miami…before he kicked off as a Jr.
Posted on 1/18/23 at 8:55 am to Gaston
Look at it from a numbers prospective, there are roughly 130 FBS kickers with starting spots and a handful of 2nd scholarship kickers scattered on rosters. For demonstration purposes, lets use 150 as the number. That 150 kickers is drawn from 5 and/or 6 classes. So roughly 30 kickers will get scholarships in any given year. Competition for those spots is fierce. Do any and everything you can to get your son's name and highlight film/tape/cd into the hands of the the position coaches at each of the 130 FBS schools. Also a lot of schools will not offer a kicker a scholarship and will require them to come in and compete for the job and a scholarship, so that roughly 30 per year will be lower.
Start by making a list of 25 dream schools. Research mailing and email addresses of the special teams coordinator at each of said schools. Draft a cover letter expressing interest in said school, a brief bio with gpa, act and/or sat scores and enclose/attach the highlight reel. Indicate his accomplishments at the kicking camps and his rankings. Indicate which course field your son is interested in pursuing. Provide contact information. rinse and repeat with the next 25 dream schools, etc., etc., etc.
Have you had a sit down conversation with your son's current head coach? Find out if he has received any interest from schools about your son, ask him if he even mentions your son to college coaches/recruiters when he is contacted about any player on his team. Find out what he would conceivable say to college coaches/recruiters about your son. Express to him that you and your son would appreciate any and all assistance that he can provide to you.
The ball is in your court, it is up to you and your son to be proactive and make it happen. Good luck and I am pulling for a successful outcome.
ETA: Go Rocks.
Start by making a list of 25 dream schools. Research mailing and email addresses of the special teams coordinator at each of said schools. Draft a cover letter expressing interest in said school, a brief bio with gpa, act and/or sat scores and enclose/attach the highlight reel. Indicate his accomplishments at the kicking camps and his rankings. Indicate which course field your son is interested in pursuing. Provide contact information. rinse and repeat with the next 25 dream schools, etc., etc., etc.
Have you had a sit down conversation with your son's current head coach? Find out if he has received any interest from schools about your son, ask him if he even mentions your son to college coaches/recruiters when he is contacted about any player on his team. Find out what he would conceivable say to college coaches/recruiters about your son. Express to him that you and your son would appreciate any and all assistance that he can provide to you.
The ball is in your court, it is up to you and your son to be proactive and make it happen. Good luck and I am pulling for a successful outcome.
ETA: Go Rocks.
This post was edited on 1/18/23 at 8:58 am
Posted on 1/18/23 at 2:58 pm to Curtis Lowe
Yea, after I actually read the link I posted, instead of simply scanning down to the calendar, it answered my question…same as your advice:
Just need to make some contacts at schools looking for kickers his age. Once the new rankings come out it’ll be time to move on it.
quote:
Insider Tip: No matter the time or date, you as a student-athlete can always initiate contact with a coach. The rules only enforce when coaches can initiate contact with you. To get the process started, some recruits rely on their high school/club coaches to reach out to college coaches for them. The high school/club coach can set up a time for the recruit to call the college coach, and the college coach can answer the phone if a recruit calls them. The rules only prohibit college coaches from calling a recruit back, emailing, direct messaging or responding to recruits. Some athletes will also go through their current coach to set up an unofficial visit to a college campus and connect with the coach that way.
Just need to make some contacts at schools looking for kickers his age. Once the new rankings come out it’ll be time to move on it.
This post was edited on 1/18/23 at 3:45 pm
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