re: Info sources for parent of potential recruits

My daughter was recruited by several schools in track and field. We did all the work ourselves and there really wasn't much to it. Outside of the obvious funding differences, I'm willing to bet football is similar. We had a lot of fun visiting schools across the country.

I can't imagine what this recruiting service provides that can't be handled in family. Schools don't know who you are and you can't just sit and wait to be discovered. Every school's program website will have resources for prospective recruits, so I'd start there. Complete questionnaires to schools, attend camps, email coaches and have good questions prepared about the school, program, academics, etc. when you visit. Start cleaning up your son's social media as well. Stick with a positive message or nothing at all. I don't care if you're being recruited for volleyball at a NAIA school: they will find it.

A boy that size will get noticed just on sheer size alone. Wish him the best and I hope he gets that dream offer he wants!

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He's 6-7, about 330.

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My son is being recruited and my wife fell for ncsaa. Not saying it's bad but we could do most ourselves. Like another poster said, a lot of div 2 and div 3 schools use it. We are getting a lot of emails from colleges I have to Google.

I heard Marcus Spears describing himself during his playing days as “a dog.” Is your son “a dog?” Is he mentally ready?

It looks like god has blessed him with measurable but now he has to get the focus right in between his ears. If so, the sky is the limit for your son. I’d be focusing on his work ethic and building his core strength. Lots of ab and feet work / cardio.

Do you pay for any of their services?

I’m also the parent of a possible recruit and would appreciate info on recruiting process. Mine son is an 8th grader going into 9th grade next year that has played OC, OT, & DL.

What specific camps should I get him into?

A couple of thoughts.

First, I agree with everyone who talks about getting the head coach involved. Hopefully you are at a big time HS, where the coach is well seasoned. But even if not, no one is going to offer your kid without talking to the coach.

Second, you should at least consider a private coach, to help work with technique. The problem there is that there are lots of "trainers" who YouTube drills, charge $75 an hour and aren't worth shite. Your profile doesn't say where you live but Traction is one option in Baton Rouge. If you are Houston, there is a good trainer named Brandon Jordan. His Twitter is @CoachBTJordan. He trains oline and dline. I know he works with some LSU players and Rashaun Gary hired him for combine prep. I've seen him work with some lineman that train where my son trains and he's really good. Here's a clip of him working with our 2020 commit Courtland Ford

Third, camps, camps, camps. In particular, camps at schools that your son is interested in. You build relationships and get excellent instruction. They get to know him and if they like what they see, the recruiting process begins.

There are also third party camps. The big ones, like the Opening Regional or Rivals are worth going to. But don't fall for the flashy marketers who want you to pay to attend and promise "exposure." Most coaches aren't there and maybe, just maybe, they'll get a 247 reporter or a Rivals reporter there if you're lucky. Moreover, that reporter is there to get an interview with a couple of the already starred kids who the promoter gets to attend in return for swag. They aren't there to find anyone.

Lastly, film. You need a HUDL highlight film. Put your best plays first and no more than 3 minutes. Also, edit it so that it's BANG, BANG. Trim the clips so the coach doesn't have to watch the teams lining up, etc. Better to have a 1 minute film of play after play than a 5 minute film that is mostly teams lining up. And next year, make a highlight film of EACH GAME. Email those highlights to the coaches recruiting him. Stay on the top of their mind.

If he doesn't have it, create a Twitter account. Use his real name. In the bio post his height, weight, position(s), GPA and SAT/ACT if he has them. Coaches will want to know if he's worth their time and having solid grades and standardized test scores matter. The pinned tweet should be the 2018 season highlights.

Hope this helps. Best of luck. And do not let him even consider Bama!

The NIcholls line camp is a very good camp