A Dartmouth alum himself, Barry Harwick accomplished a lot in his 28 seasons with Dartmouth athletes. Coach Harwick has led 10 cross country teams to NCAA nationals, coached numerous All-Americans, and even served as the head coach of the U.S. cross country team in 1997. Here's what you need to do to get on the radar of a coach like Barry Harwick. 

What is the most important quality you look for in a recruit? 

Strong academics to get accepted at Dartmouth College.

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What is the best way for a recruit to get on your radar?

Send me a direct email with specific information on their best times and/or distances from track and field as well as their GPA and SAT/ACT scores. 

When should an athlete contact you, what is the best way? (age, grade, time of year, email, phone, or other)

Early in their junior year and via email.

What are your expectations for incoming players in the classroom, in the weight room, and on the court?

In the classroom, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and an SAT score of 1300 or higher. Our athletic requirements are on our website at www.dartmouthsports.com. 

What are the do's and don'ts of being recruited?

Don't rely on a recruiting service, do send specific information on your academics and athletics and try to make an unofficial visit to campus. 

What is the best advice you can offer a recruit?

Do some research before contacting a coach. Look at their website and see what the current roster is like… are you at that level or not?

Related: Recruiting Advice: Why You Should Research a Coach Before You Commit

What really jumps out to you when reviewing a recruit's highlight tape? 

I very rarely look at highlight tapes. 

How big a factor is social media when recruiting players? What advice do you have for athletes regarding social media?

I don't use it.

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* Originally published on May 15, 2023, by 2aDays Staff