You may say that Kunle Lawson has taken a few laps around the track. With over 20 years of coaching experience in strength and conditioning and track and field, he knows a good athlete when he sees one. Here are his best recruiting tips to help you make it to the next level.
Q: What is the most important quality you look for in a recruit?
A: Coachability – they must be someone who is receptive to criticism in an effort to help them maximize potential.
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Q: What is the best way for a recruit to get on your radar?
A: Contacting me directly or through our recruiting software.
Q: When should an athlete contact you, what is the best way? (age, grade, time of year, email, phone, or other)
A: The summer before their senior year and by email.
Q: What are your expectations for incoming players in the classroom, in the weight room, and on the track?
A: 3.0 or above and dedication in the other two areas.
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Q: What are the do's and don'ts of being recruited?
A: It's pretty simple. Be respectful and be responsive.
Q: What is the best advice you can offer a recruit?
A: Be upfront with the schools in which you are interested in and those in which you aren't interested in. No one likes to have their time wasted.
Q: When do you recommend recruits put together and share their highlight reels? Is it best to make their highlight reel during the offseason, in the middle of season, or after each game?
A: Any time is really good for my sport.
Q: What advice do you have for recruits who get turned down by their dream schools? What are their options if they don't gain the recruiting attention they desire?
A: Ask what you can do to become more desirable to that school or ask for recommendations to other schools.
Q: How big a factor is social media when recruiting players? What advice do you have for athletes regarding social media?
A: Keep it clean and don't press send!
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* Originally published on June 28, 2022, by 2aDays Staff
