Know Your Stuff!
The Importance of “Roster Stalking” in the Recruiting Process (and 5 Tips for Recruits)
By Gabrielle Gialenios|December 15, 2022
It might sound shady, but when going through the recruiting process it's always smart to stalk the rosters of the programs you are considering. Here at 2aDays, we call this...
Stay in Your Lane!
2 Green Lights and 2 Red Lights For Parents in the Recruiting Process
By Nicholas Nathanson|December 13, 2022
For most parents, college will mark the first time that their child will be apart from their family for an extended period of time. For athletes, finding the right school...
Mixed Signals
Recruiting Horror Story: Did My Coach Schedule Official Visits For Me?
By Jordan Alcon|December 13, 2022
Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes' first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. I want to start this story by saying that this...
Zero to Hero!
Athlete Feature With Harold Perkins Jr.: From a Last Minute Decommitment to Stardom in the SEC
By William Calhoun|December 9, 2022
It's not often that top high school football players de-commit from their prospective colleges, but that is precisely what Harold Perkins did. Preceding his visit to LSU with his uncle...
Be Supportive!
Our Parents’ 4 Key Jobs in the Athletic Recruitment Process
By Elisabeth French|December 9, 2022
My mom and dad come from very different backgrounds. Countries and cultures separate their childhoods and adolescent years. My dad just gets it. He was recruited and went D1, whereas...
Be Flexible!
The #1 Recruiting Rule: Embrace the Unexpected
By Karlie Smith|December 9, 2022
Many athletes have detailed plans when it comes to their recruiting process, but what happens when you get to the next level and things don't go how you expected? My...
Trials and Triumph
Navigating a Complicated Recruiting Process with UC-Berkeley’s Julian Womack
By William Calhoun|December 8, 2022
Come back every Thursday for Athlete Interviews on college recruiting and advice. Julian Womack is a freshman defensive back on the football team at the University of California, Berkeley majoring...
Think Before You Tweet!
3 Simple Tips For Social Media Use During the Recruiting Process
By Scott Abramson|December 7, 2022
Being a recruit is hard sometimes and it is very easy to get caught up in everything when you forget the simple things–like keeping up with your online presence. When...
Yikes!
Recruiting Horror Story: Dorm Room Tour Gone Wrong
By Rebecca Haight|December 6, 2022
Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes' first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. Remy had just arrived on campus for her official recruiting...
Pack Your Bags!
Recruited Abroad: 3 International College Football Players With Unique Recruiting Journeys
By Jenaro DelPrete|December 5, 2022
Traditional American football has had its standings outside the states, namely with programs like the Canadian Football League, and the now-defunct NFL Europe. However, within the NCAA and even the...
Cash Money
3 Myths and Facts About Athletic Scholarships
By William Calhoun|December 5, 2022
An informed recruit is a great recruit! That said, there's a lot of miscommunication surrounding the recruiting process, especially when it comes to scholarships. Families and their children often need...
college sports
10 Quotes to Keep Athletes Motivated in the Recruiting Process
By Grace Casolo|December 2, 2022
While going through the recruiting process one can sometimes feel a little afraid of what might happen..especially if things aren't going your way. Even when you are not getting answers...
Change of Heart
Make a Clean Break: 3 Tips for Decommitting from a University
By William Calhoun|December 2, 2022
There are many reasons a high school athlete may decommit from their college of choice–everything from another school offering more scholarship money, a sudden influx of other commits that will...
Do You Have What it Takes?
Take Note Recruits: 3 Major Differences Between High School and College Sports
By Tara Sires|December 1, 2022
High school sporting events–like basketball games and Friday night football–are one of America's favorite pastimes, and they bring together parents and students from all over the country. They have become...
college sports
4 Pros and Cons of Attending Showcases and Camps as a Recruit
By William Calhoun|November 30, 2022
Playing for your travel or school team are important, but usually still insufficient, parts of your recruiting process. One of the best ways to show coaches that you can play...
Get Digital!
Want to Wow Recruiters? Remember these 7 Components of an Effective Email to a Coach
By Marissa Massaro|November 29, 2022
Getting noticed as a hockey recruit can be a challenge. There are 62 Division 1 NCAA men's hockey programs and 90 Division II/III NCAA programs and in the United States,...