Track and field recruiting tends to be pretty straightforward. A link to an athletic.net or tfrrs.com profile can suffice for track and field athletes as coaches do not require highlight tapes like other sports. All that matters is your marks.
However, competing well at a high-profile meet can go a long way to get on coaches' radars. With so many track athletes performing well across the country, it is often a race (literally and figuratively) between athletes to get a coach's attention. Performing at high-profile meets is a great way to separate yourself from the pack and to get higher marks because you have better competition.
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There are plenty of high profile-meets with many college coaches in attendance. Many of these meets have a collegiate section, so the coaches will end up being there anyway. These are the best meets to attend to get coaches' attention:
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In addition to these high-profile invitationals, state meets are a great way to get on coaches' radars. Not only do athletes have a lot of eyes on them, they have the opportunity to display their ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes situations. Collegiate coaches value this attribute because their bottom line at the end of every collegiate season is dependent on the team's performances at high-stakes meets such as conference and nationals. Putting yourself in these high-pressure situations is a great way to prepare yourself for the next level, and show coaches that you are ready for it.
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* Originally published on February 9, 2022, by Paramveer Chohan
