The importance of recruiting calls from college coaches this time of year

I recently had the opportunity to speak with a recruit about the amount of college interest he has been receiving.  He named a variety of big schools and some smaller ones as well throughout the area.  When asking these questions to athletes, they are not exactly going to be 100% honest.  I am not saying that they are lying but few athletes honestly are only going to talk about the Division III schools that are really recruiting them.  They are going to talk about the bigger programs that may be showing them interest in other ways.

But for senior football recruits out there, here is one question that can sum up the recruiting process for you.  Which schools have called you?  If you are a senior football recruit, think about that for a second.  You may love State University and hope to get a scholarship there but the only attention that they may be showing you is mail.  Maybe there is a Division I-AA school in your area as well and their only contact has been through email.  As great as those are, calls show a lot in the recruiting process.

It doesn’t take a college coach more than ten minutes to call a prospective athlete on the phone.  If they are interested in you enough right now that they may eventually offer a scholarship, there is no doubt in my mind that they should be calling you at least two times a month.  Per NCAA rules, they can actually call you once a week so only two calls a month is not all that much.  If the school wants you that bad, they can take the twenty minutes of their time to make those two calls.

I wasn’t planning on preaching to this recruit how the bigger schools that are not calling may be pipe dreams.  He will unfortunately have to find that out for himself.  But as savvy recruits and families out there are reading this, seriously, take a moment and think about the amount of schools that are calling you.  You may have Division I dreams but if it is only Division III schools that are contacting you, it may be time to start getting realistic about the recruiting process.

I don’t want to burst your bubble because those bigger schools may eventually try to get you to walk on at their school in the end.  You may show enough with your recruiting highlight video to catch their eye and help improve your stock in the eyes of the coaching staff.  But if you are on the radar of a school (which means mail, emails, etc.) and they are not calling right now during your senior year, the preferred walk-on spot is most likely all that you will be getting in 99.9% of the situations out there.

If you are in this boat, you may now need to re-evaluate your options and start looking at a variety of different schools.  If you are receiving Division III calls, you may start to target more of the Division II schools around your area and try to get them interested.  Unlike the Division I-A coaches, they are more likely to look into new prospects late in the process because they start so much later.

The Division II schools may be calling you so it may be time for you to look into your Division I-AA options.  This is completely up to you and may not be worth it.  But if you want to play college athletics at the highest level you can and get some scholarship money during that time, shopping yourself around to new schools may be a great way to do that at this time of year.

 

 

 

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Vegan Chicken Soup

I am sharing one of my go-to favorite soup recipes today. My Vegan Chicken Soup is the bowl I crave when I want something classic, simple, warming and nourishing. This soup feels very healing to me, not just because of the stereotype of "Mom's healing chicken soup," but really just because the ingredients are so pure and hearty, the spices so warming and peppery, and the broth so fantastically light and rich at the same time. I have a similar recipe in my cookbook Healthy Happy Vegan Kitchen, but today I am sharing it with everyone! Just in time for the harsh late fall and winter months season when everyone needs a bit of an immunity boost. This soup contains garlic and onion and cayenne and optional turmeric. Oh, and I was inspired to make and post this recipe because of...

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The importance of fallback schools during the athletic recruiting process

If you had read the articles where I talked about how you should consider all of your options during the athletic recruiting process, this is going to be another story along those lines.  But there is no doubt that this article pertaining to fallback schools does have some major relevance.

What is a fallback school?  It is basically a school that if all of your dream schools and larger programs end up not coming through, there is still an option that you like in the recruiting process.  If you are a senior with no offers currently, you might as well try coming up with a fallback school at all levels.  The goal obviously would be to play college football at the highest level possible but if that doesn’t work out and you still want to play, there will be an option you enjoy awaiting you still.

Let’s say right now you are a senior with no scholarship offers.  What that likely means is outside of walking on, chances are slim that any Division I-A (BCS) football program will offer you a scholarship (yes, it could still happen but for the sake of the article, that scholarship offer is not coming).  You are hoping that you have the ability to play at the Division I-AA (FCS) level during college and have been targeting those schools accordingly.

Right now, there is one in-state Division I-AA program that you may consider your dream school.  This is the school you have followed for the last few years and would love to get a chance to play there.  Unfortunately they have already secured a top rated offensive tackle and only have an option to bring you in as a walk on.  Because the school is expensive, you want to continue seeing what else is available.

At the Division II level is a number of schools that you like but they are far away from home.  They are offering a small amount of scholarship money but nothing that you are thinking about jumping on right this second.  Your state may have a limited amount of Division II schools in your area and that may make playing at that level tough for you to do because you want to stay close to home.

All of the schools that you are currently looking at may work out for you to play college football.  But if walking on at a bigger school and/or taking a small scholarship at a far away school doesn’t work, wouldn’t it be smart to have a fallback school at the Division III or NAIA level just in case things don’t work out?  Yes, every athlete wants to play for a scholarship but the odds are slim for many athletes.  That is why in the spring of your junior year, it may be worth taking some visits to Division III and NAIA programs around your area.

Division III schools may not be able to offer scholarships but they certainly can help you pay for college.  If you are good enough, you may also have the ability to play early and get a great education along the way.  If you do the legwork here early (I always seem to be saying that), you may pick one or two schools at this level that you really like.  Obviously your focus will be on bigger schools but you know that if things don’t work out, there is a solid fallback option.

Doing this work ahead of time saves you the hassle of struggling when the Division I-AA and II schools end up looking elsewhere for an offensive tackle.  You may also not feel comfortable at the Division II schools and want to stay close to mom and dad.  This school gives you that option.  You may like the bigger schools more but if you have researched the school and met the coaches, you should know a great deal about what they can offer.

Again, having the time to do this is not always easy but if you start early and stay on top of things, there is no doubt that finding these fallback schools could be a good option to have in the recruiting process.  There is a lot you won’t be able to control but having these fallback schools in your back pocket means you won’t feel forced to take a small scholarship at a school eight hours away.

 

 

 

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The best way to inquire about your child’s rankings or lack there of on recruiting websites

From Rivals to Scout to everywhere in between, recruiting websites get a lot of page views by posting opinion based player rankings.  These rankings are a lot about pride for the athletes and really are just for fun when everything is said and done.  But there is no doubt seeing yourself or your child ranked low or not ranked at all is something that never sits well with a family.

So what should you do if Rivals, Scout, 247Sports, the local newspaper, or some random blog doesn’t have your son or daughter ranked on their list?  Should you come out with guns blazing and tell them about the terrible job that they are doing with the site and how their son is great?  Should you beg them to put your son on the list?

The first thing you must figure out is the validity of the rankings.  Yes, if it the top 100 lists from Rivals, 247Sports, ESPN, or Scout, those are for real.  But with being able to start a blog in a short period of time, make sure to scour the site and learn what you can about it.  If the site is new and likely did no research, then don’t waste the time to email the author or complain.

If it is a real site and you feel strongly about your son, then you should send an email to the author asking about the ranking process and what determines who is rated where.  Some will tell you that they use video evaluations while others may say it is all based on the high school season and what the player does then.

The thing that I strongly advice you to avoid is coming in sounding like an idiot.  I have heard from so many parents over the years complaining about how their son should be ranked in the top ten and how great he is.  Again, unless you are 100% sure on what the evaluation process is based on, you are going to look like a fool sending an email like that.  So start with a question about the process.

Once an answer is received, now is the time to ask them specifically about your son.  See what they say and how they based his evaluation or lack of evaluation.  One thing that definitely could help you is to have a recruiting profile and online video highlights ready.  Having your hudl video to send is a big help.

Once they are called upon, it can be easy to send that information to the author of the rankings.  Having that video is a must because I know a number of parents who think their son is the greatest but have no clue about a highlight video and what to do with it.

Some responses will be better than others and it simply depends on your original email as well as the person you are dealing with.  Most who actually take the time to do the rankings and care enough about it will be courtesy and respond quickly to all of your questions.

Give them respect for trying such a difficult task at ranking players and try to provide them with more information about your child.  If you do that, you are going to help your son or daughter much faster than if you send a negative email.  Keep that in mind next time you get fired up about some website rankings.

 

 

 

 

 

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Preparing for the eyeball test from college coaches during the football recruiting process

College coaches throughout the country are currently making the rounds at high schools across the State.  It doesn’t matter if these colleges are Division I to Junior College, many of these coaches will likely be descending to your school in order to find out more information about you and your teammates.  And although it is great to see the Division I programs make an appearance, it is far from a sure sign that you will get attention from these schools.  Many of the Division I assistant coaches visit the same schools no matter if they have zero recruits or ten at their level.

But for the senior athletes out there who has had coaches come by and will have more coaches stopping in soon, there is one thing that you will need to prepare yourself for.  That is the dreaded eyeball test.  The eyeball test is when the college coaches come to your school, say hello, and shake hands with you.  The main reason that these coaches are doing it is to see how big you are, height and weight wise.  If you are listed at 6-foot-4 and look 6-foot-1, they will definitely notice that on their trip to the school.  Here are a few hints for the days that you know college coaches are visiting.  This applies to athletes at all grade levels.

Wear your BIG shoes
I am not saying to put anything in your shoes to make you taller.  What I am saying is pull out the shoes that you know you look tallest in.  If I had someone eyeing me up, I know exactly what shoes I would be putting on that day.  This is something minor but appearing 6-foot-4 versus 6-foot-2 may be the difference between a scholarship spot and walking on.

Wear the appropriate clothing
If you are in the middle of wrestling season (unless you are heavy weight) or have been sick, chances are that you will likely be skinnier than normal.  If that is the case, then make sure to wear loose fitting clothing so that your weight lose is not obvious.  If you have been bulking up and added some muscle since the football coach last saw you, make sure to wear something a little smaller to show off your physique.

Stand up straight
Make sure to not slouch when talking to coaches.  You want to make sure they see your full height.

Expect a lot of coaches
Most schools get coaches at all levels, even the ones that are not that good.  These coaches want to build a relationship with the high school coach so that down the road, it may be easier to recruit a player.  Regardless of the level, expect to meet a lot of coaches from throughout your area and potentially throughout the country.

Just because you are a junior don’t expect any attention
If you are one of the top prospects in the junior class at your school, the college coach may also want to give you the eyeball test.  They will not be focusing as much on you as they will be in the spring but it is always important for these coaches to add names to their future recruiting lists.  The more they know about you, the better.

Make sure you are there
One of the more interesting stories is the college coaches that come across the country to see one recruit and he is out of school at that time.  If you are aware of college coaches coming to the school, try to find out when and make sure you are in the building.  The last thing you want is a school that may be offering you a scholarship to not be able to track you down.

 

 

 

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Athletic Recruiting advice from a national recruit

Over the last two years, I have had the opportunity to interact with one of the top athletic recruits in he country.  While I am not going to say his name, I have also had the opportunity to interact with his mother as well.  And despite having the ability to play his sport of choice at any college in the country (let me stress any college in the country), they are taking things extremely slow.  In fact, the way they have handled the recruiting process has been one of the most impressive things I have seen in the last ten years of covering recruiting.

In a recent email with his mother, she sent me two things that they do to make sure that the recruiting process does not overwhelm them.  With so many different scholarship offers from schools around the country, it could be difficult for most.  But the family is focused on finding the right school for athletics that offers a great opportunity academically.  His 4.0 GPA does not hurt him with the big boys of the college coaching world.  Anyways, onto the two things she mentioned as well as some other things that I learned from the family thus far:

Establish up front with the programs exactly who is in the driver’s seat 
I have mentioned this before but with the more offers that you have, the more flexibility and options that you have as well.  If you have one offer, I will honestly tell you that it is very difficult to be in the driver’s seat because of the limited options that you have.  But if you have two or more scholarship offers (the more, the better), then you can tell the schools about the other offers and make sure to let them know what is going on with you and that they can’t force a decision out of you.

Be honest. All that are involved know our time line and we don’t have any pressure.
Because this family has already told coaches that a decision is not coming anytime soon, coaches want this athlete so badly that they are not going to try and pressure him into a quick decision.  They have been honest with the coaching staff and made sure that they know a decision is not coming until at least the spring.  So if the coaches are serious about landing him, then they better spend the time focused on recruiting him and not trying to get a commitment out of him.  At this point, it just doesn’t seem like it will be happening anytime soon.

Those are the main two that the mother stressed to me but here are some other things that I have seen help them during the recruiting process.  This applies to all athletes and all sports (even Lacrosse!).  So keep these in mind when going into the recruiting process.

Playing well at camps helped in a big way
I have always talked about performing well at the free combines or camps during the summer can help you in the recruiting process.  This athlete blew up during the summer and that translated into offers from basically every school in the country.  Rarely does a recruit get a chance to pick any school he wants to go to but this athlete definitely has that in his favor.

Being strong in school will help
If you look at some of the top recruits across the country, some schools are wary of recruits because of their baggage and struggles in the classroom.  This top rated athlete has a 4.0 GPA and that has helped open a lot of doors for him.  As I have mentioned before, his intelligence means coaches won’t have to worry about him getting in trouble on Saturday nights.

Academics will play a big role in his future school
Yes, this recruit would love an opportunity to play at the professional level.  But if that doesn’t work out, he wants a degree that will allow him to get a great job after school if his chosen sport doesn’t work out.  Athletics are important but your field of academics will likely be where you work for the next forty plus years.  Keep that in your mind.

Take your time 
This family is not rushing the recruiting process.  They are taking it all in and seeing what options will be available to them at the end.  This gives them a lot of options and will make sure they make the most informed decision possible.

 

 

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How long after I sent my recruiting highlight video to a school should I wait before contacting them during the recruiting process

This question was posed recently in a comment on one of the recent articles on this site.  Again, I am happy to help athletes and families during the athletic recruiting process so feel free to comment on any specific areas that you may be curious about.  This is a great question, especially if you are a senior, and is definitely worth answering in a full fledged article.

Before going into my answer, let me go into my usual spiel (veteran readers can skip this section).  If you cold sent (see Updated Athletic Recruiting Definitions for more information) your highlight video to colleges without any prior contact from the coaches, don’t waste your time contacting them again.  They are not going to watch that tape.  You are better off spending your time playing video games.  If you continue reading, there is actually more info regarding when you should contact them.

There is no doubt that I feel following up and getting feedback on your tape is vital during the athletic recruiting process for any sport.  This will give you a much better feel as to where you stand in their eyes.  They may not always give you a straight on answer but at the very least it should help determine where you sit on that school’s recruiting board.

The key to answering this question is that it really depends on the time of year.  For example, lets say you are an All State recruit who two weeks ago had State University request your hudl video.  Now may not be the best week as they are busy with so many end of season things that they are considering.

Look at the schedule and what is going on with each school before contacting them.  I have said this before but these coaches have a lot going on in their lives.  They have the current season, recruiting, their families, and they have to somehow fit that around sleeping every night.  If you send a highlight tape in during the early portion of the summer, there is definitely going to be a quicker turn around time.

If you are looking at a Division I-AA school, did they make the playoffs?  If so, are they still alive or have they been eliminated?  Unfortunately for most schools out there, the first priority the day after the season ends is not to look at your highlight video.  They have lives away from their sport so you must factor that in as well.

So be realistic about the timing.  Obviously if it is two weeks after their season ended, giving them a call definitely will not hurt anything.  The worst that the coaches can say is that they have not had a chance to see the video.  If you contact them, it does show that you are interested to hear what you think and that will help you figure out things in the recruiting process.

Also you do have to maintain a fine line between being interested about when they watch your highlight video and overbearing.  And again, if the coach didn’t request the highlight tape, don’t bother calling.  That ship has already sailed.

 

 

 

 

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Should I ask a college coach if I am going to get a scholarship during the athletic recruiting process?

There is no doubt that hearing the phrase “be patient” over and over against during the athletic recruiting process with frustrate even the most patient families.  The reason that an athlete has worked so hard over the years is to excel at the high school level and open doors to help pay for their college education.  And being patient right now isn’t exactly going to help pay the extreme costs of college.

So if you are sick of being patient, what should you do?  One thing to consider is to ask a college coach flat out on the spot if they are going to offer you a scholarship during the athletic recruiting process.  But is this something that I really should do?  Outside of extreme awkwardness after the question is asked, could this end up hurting my recruiting?

The answer to that question really depends on the coach and the coaching staff.  Some coaches will be brutally honest with you and tell you the 100% complete truth.  We are only taking one quarterback in this class and we have an offer out to our top target.  Some of the coaches will then state where you sort of stand and others won’t.  They may tell you that you are among a group of players who are next in line for the offer.  The problem with that is that this group could be ten players deep for a position that the college is only taking one scholarship athlete at.

College coaches don’t want to tell you that they are parting ways with you until they know for sure that their scholarship athletes at your position are filled and they don’t believe you would fit in as a walk-on.  The coaches always need a B, C, D, E, and F recruit just in case something happens to the players above you on their recruiting depth chart.  If they all pick another school and you are the F recruit, the coaches could actually decide to bank the offer.  There is no guarantee of anything at all.

Going back to the question, chances are that college coaches do get it a lot.  But if the school hasn’t offered you a scholarship, asking them won’t suddenly prompt them to quickly change their mind.  You may be sick of the lines and fed up with the BS but asking that question is just begging to hear more of it.  They will tell you about how their evaluation process is unique and that it x, y, and z coaches to sign off on the scholarship.  I have heard this before and know that if their rivals next door were to offer a scholarship, coaches x, y, and z would sign off in minutes.

Again, these coaches need to keep you on the hook.  They may end up offering you or they may not.  The better you are, the better the chances that they keep you on the line throughout most of the athletic recruiting process.  That is what makes it so difficult on making a final decision.  Is it better to commit to a sure thing or wait in hopes that your dream school offers?

In the end, it is fine to ask that question.  Maybe the coach will tell you something you have yet to hear.  But in the end, just asking it won’t get you anything.  It will likely leave you more frustrated and wondering where you really sit in the athletic recruiting process.

 

 

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My son won’t call back Division III football coaches. Will that hurt him and what should I do?

In one of the best all time comments on Recruiting-101, I had a parent ask some serious questions about calls from college coaches.  Here is what she said: “My son is getting loads of calls from DIII schools and a few from DII. I have almost threatened to disown him if he doesn’t return the DIII calls because I feel it’s important to get back to everyone. Is that true? If he doesn’t call them all back will anything bad happen? Will he be blacklisted or anything like that? Do DIII and II coaches talk to each other about recruits?”

First off, yes it is important to get back to as many college coaches as you can.  Each and every one of these schools have some serious interest in your son if they are taking the time to call him.  But at the same time, as a 17 or 18 year old, I know that it is difficult to try and field all of the calls from coaches.  When I was in high school, I had one coach calling me regularly and I didn’t answer his calls all the time.  With a great deal of calls, it is never going to be easy to handle the amount of attention he is receiving.

If your son has the time, yes, he should be making those calls back.  You could write down some simple questions that he could ask the coaches just to show that he is interested.  It is important to have as many options open as possible throughout the recruiting process so you don’t want to burn any bridges.

Then again, it is your son’s life.  If he decides that he doesn’t want to go to this or that Division III program, then that is his decision.  Even the most well meaning mom can’t nag her son enough if he doesn’t want to talk to certain coaches.  Disowning may not be the best option but talking to him about keeping his options open, student loans, education, and things along that line may pay off in the end.

Basically the worst thing that can happen if he doesn’t call the college coaches back is that they will lose interest in him.  Again, they are taking time out of their day to call athletes that they are interested in.  My guess (I would hope) is that they log when they talk to recruits and when they call them.  Some athletes can have issues with voice mail, a broken cell phone, or any number of different excuses as to why they didn’t return the call.  That school, which could be a perfect fit your son, may go on and focus their recruiting attention on another player at his position.

As for other Division III schools talking to each other, yes, they do talk to each other.  But just because you didn’t call back School A and called back School B doesn’t mean both programs will no longer be recruiting you.  If they do talk, School A may wonder why the heck you are not calling him back but School B may be a better program with stronger academics.  If each school takes the time to call, they are genuinely interested in one way or another.

Most schools in the same conference do speak with each other about recruits, especially those that both schools are recruiting.  Most coaches know the right questions to ask recruits to see what other schools that they are looking at.  In most cases, these coaches are competing against conference foes for the best players in-state.  It happens at all levels, although the friendship among conference coaches is probably stronger at smaller schools.

Going back to the point, in a perfect world, your son should call back every single coach that called the house or his cell phone.  He should take the time out of his day and speak with the coaches to show that he is interested.  In the end, that could help him get a cheaper education at a strong school.  But realistically, as a teenager, I know that it is hard to spend so much time on the phone with coaches.  They ask a lot of similar questions and it just gets old.

I would stress the point at keeping your options open and looking into as many schools as possible.  If your family has done the background work and feel School A is not for you, then you may want to tell them that you are not interested in their school because of x, y, and z.  Again, that may be limiting your options but you never know.

College coaches are very aware of what athletes don’t return calls or don’t return questionnaires.  I know a Division III assistant coach who can tell me all the kids that didn’t send anything back.  If you call or send back information to these coaches, it does show that you are interested in the school and helps keep your options open.  But again, that is up to your son to deal with.

 

 

 

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Please do not compare your son to top rated athletes during the recruiting process!

This past week I received an email from a parent comparing his son (now called Athlete A) to another athlete who plays in the same area (now called Athlete B).  Athlete A is a solid high school player.  He rushed for over 900 yards for a team that made the playoffs this fall on the football field.  Athlete A has worked hard and done a nice job on the football field.  He has Division III college coaches interested in his skills.

Athlete B on the other hand received multiple Division I scholarship offers before committing to a program close to home as a sophomore.  He has helped his team to two straight State titles and his club is favored to win their third championship in a row very soon.  Athlete B has moved from position to position during his high school career and is just a freak of nature.  He has rushed for over 1,800 yards this season and will go down as one of the top high school athletes ever to play in his State.

So my first question that popped into my mind when reading this email is what the eff is this dad thinking?  I know parents are the most bias people in the world and can’t see situations regarding their children with a major bias towards their son or daughter.  But seriously, are you kidding me?

This happens all the time and every single time I hear it, read it, or have to speak to someone about it it makes me sick.  One thing I realized a long time ago is that parents can never take the bias out when evaluation their child.  I have seen it from crazy parents who try to live through their son to college coaches who should know what happens during the recruiting process.

I have even written about this multiple times but I still must stress that the one thing that parents and their children need to worry about is the one thing that they can control, themselves.  College coaches are looking for certain things and if an athlete gets an offer who puts up less stats, this player may have been the perfect height, weight, strength, or have the athletic ability that a college coach is looking for.

Here is a great example.  Last year, two quarterbacks who played in the same conference started getting recruiting attention.  One was named All State (now called Recruit A) and another did not even receive All Conference honors (Recruit B).  This year, Recruit A has thrown for over 2,100 yards, 25 touchdowns, and his team is undefeated.  Recruit B has tossed for 891 yards, 12 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and his season is already over.

By looking at those numbers and stats, you would think picking out the one with the Division I offer would be easy.  But it is the one with the lesser numbers.  Both athletes went to camps this summer and Recruit B did a better job impressing college coaches when it mattered most.  I can bet that Recruit A is bitter about this and I am sure his parents are too.

What this story boils down to is that it is not worth comparing your son to other athletes.  I don’t care if he out gained the athlete going to State University.  It may be a great accomplishment but that doesn’t mean State University will come calling you with a scholarship.  Take care of what you can take care of and don’t compare yourself or your children to other athletes.  It will just end in frustration.

 

 

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The importance of making a deep run in the postseason and how it can factor into recruiting for all sports

To be successful in the recruiting process for all sports, the first thing you must be is good at your chosen sport.  College coaches are always keeping an eye out for talented athletes who can help them win games at the next level.  It doesn’t matter the level or the location, talent trumps everything in the athletic recruiting process and that includes being on a successful team.

A good example of this has happened actually at the same high school over the last decade.  A few years back, the school produced a running back with Division I scholarship offers from a variety of schools in the eastern half of the country.  He ended picking a prestigious University but his team went winless that year on the gridiron.  Keep reading because there is a point to this that ties in to the subject, I promise.

Recently the same high school won one total game, going 1-8 overall, and sent two athletes to a Division I-AA school in-state.  In both situations, the high school ended up sending more players to the Division I level than games that they won.  This shows how skills and athleticism are more important than winning.

However, what the overall success of your high school team can do is open up new doors for you.  This really does apply to all sports.  If you can help your team get to the State tournament, chances are strong that college coaches will come out in droves for this.  It doesn’t matter if this is football, basketball, soccer, track, or anything other sport I didn’t name.  Making a deep run in the playoffs is a great way to get an opportunity to showcase your skills in front of new coaches.

A good example is the State basketball tournament.  It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, college coaches from the in-state programs will likely be coming for at least a few days to watch the players.  Then there will also be a ton of out-of-state coaches who attend for at least a day or two (depending on the timing and their schedule).  Factor that all in together and these are new doors that could be opening up for you if you play well.

Obviously the key is playing well.  For football, this would be similar to going to a camp and doing great.  Not only are you trying to help your team win the game, excelling individually is a great way to really make a name for yourself and put yourself on the map for new programs.  The more options you have, the better off you will be in the overall recruiting process.

So while individual skills is vital when trying to get looks from college coaches, playing for a winning team may be what puts you in a situation where an out of state school that rarely recruits kids in your area finally has a chance to see you.  An eventual scholarship could help pay for your college.  Keep that in mind when some say that the postseason doesn’t matter all that much in high school athletics.

 

 

 

 

 

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Simple Vegan Pumpkin Pie! Cheesecake too.

Today I share a holiday favorite, Vegan Pumpkin Pie. This one with two recipe options (cheesecake-infused or traditional) and you can totally pull this off in just about five ingredients. Easy, delicious and classic for the holiday season! Pumpkin Pie was always my favorite part of the holiday season. We would eat leftovers for breakfast and lunch and I would get so excited to be eating dessert for breakfast with my mom's permission. Heck, she was diving in too! I mean, we usually didn't do the whipped cream on top and then yeah, totally breakfast-worthy fare. Add the whip and it becomes dessert. Pumpkin Pie is like the little black dress of desserts. You can dress it up or dress it down. Vegetable pie daywear and decadent spiced dessert, creamy things on top for the twilight hours. Ok,...

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Big school or bust during the athletic recruiting process

I recently had a chance to speak to a football recruit who was hoping to be able to play in college at a very high level.  This athlete is a solid football player but he is someone who is more suited for the Division III/lower Division II level in college.  But for whatever reason, he was not interested in playing at a small school.

This recruit basically said he was big school or bust.  He wanted the opportunity to walk on at two of the biggest in-state schools or he wasn’t going to play.  As I have mentioned, playing college athletics takes a huge commitment from you.  I still feel strongly that limiting your options like this is not a smart move if playing in college is something that you really want to do.

The first thing I want to note is that no matter what sport, there is good football, basketball, volley, soccer, or whatever sport you want to play at all levels in college.  Some recruits think that just because they played in the biggest class in their State, the DIII level is going to be below the high school level.  Let me stress that is not the case because these athletes are four or five years older and have developed physically.  Yes, some freshman can play at all levels but few dominate (outside of those with major pro potential).

Going back to the Division III/small school level, most of the private DIII schools throughout the country offer a great education.  Yes, you will pay a pretty penny for them but athletics can help you get academic scholarship money that would likely have never been there before.  This is an option that is worth looking into because they may be a better fit for you overall.

What was most interesting during this talk is that this athlete wanted to walk on but he had no contact with either of the schools he was hoping to play football at.  A walk-on spot can happen at any time but realistically, they are similar to scholarships.  The coaches know who they want to walk-on early during the recruiting process and have a limited number of spots available.  Waiting to try and do it this late is very difficult, especially at the Division I-A level, where the coaches should be on the ball with recruiting.

I know no matter how many times I write this, there are going to be athletes with Division I eyes that feel that they are better than Division II, Division III, and NAIA schools throughout the country.  But when you limit your options, you can hurt yourself in a number of different ways.  It could make the journey to college much more difficult if you are transferring from a Junior College or a prep school and bouncing all around to play at the Division I level.  What may end up happening is that the DI level is not all that it is cracked up to be.

Many athletes have those Division I eyes because they want to be able to tell people for the rest of their lives that they played Division I basketball or football.  But what matters most in college is that you enjoyed yourself and got a great education.  This education is what is going to set you up for the rest of your life, not the four or five years that you played Division I football.

I feel strongly that having the big school or bust mentality is the wrong way to think about things.  I understand that not every athlete wants to play at the smaller school level but what is looking into your options going to hurt?  That level may be more suited for you and push you to a level any other school could not.

 

 

 

 

 

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Maple-Pumpkin Vegan Quesadilla

I made this Maple-Pumpkin White Bean Quesadilla for lunch a few weeks ago with some leftover pumpkin I had in the fridge and I still cannot stop thinking about it! These flavors may not seem obvious to traditional savory quesadilla lovers .. I mean, smashed beans, pumpkin and maple? But yes! The savory sweet appeal of this quesadilla is so memorable, cravable and super delicious. Melty vegan cheese mingles with the creamy pumpkin and sweet maple syrup. A few smashed white beans add texture and savory appeal. A few spices add even more flavor, try cayenne for heat or cinnamon for warmth. Make these toasty triangles just once and I am sure you will be dreaming of them again too! UPDATED! Plus, I just added a video that I did with my friend Vince. So fun to share this recipe with him,...

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Sochi Cat + Kitty Teeth.

I have been writing this post all week as I took a little break from cooking to care for my healing kitty cat! Hope this post can also help shed some light on kitty (and dog!) teeth / cat oral care for any pet owners out there... Monday: Today I baked a pumpkin pie all day. All day? Yup. I needed a full-day activity and pie baking + video shooting always does that for me. But I wasn't working because #MotivationMonday. I was working because I needed a distraction from feeling so worried for my little Sochi face kitty cat. Today I share Sochi's oral health story and why he landed in surgery ... And if you just scroll through for the random kitty pics, I totally understand too..Read more »

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Is it ethically wrong to consider other schools when committed during the athletic recruiting process?

I recently received a forwarded question that I thought needed to be addresses when talking about the athletic recruiting process.  This does apply to all sports but was specifically a football recruit.  This athlete received multiple offers during the spring and summer.  He wanted to get a decision out of the way early so he committed.

But when he committed, there seemed to always be some doubts about him being 100% true to the school.  I have said before that if you are going to pick a college, unless they are deadlining you and threatening to pull the scholarship, you need to be completely positive about where you pick.

The reason that I believe an athlete should be 100% sure of their final decision because taking yourself off the market does a few things.  For you, it will likely hurt your overall interest as college programs hear that you are committed to another program.  For the college coaches, you may be the only tight end recruit they are taking so they quit recruiting other tight ends.  If you want them to be true to their word about taking only one player at your position, then you may want to live up to your commitment.

As mentioned previously, the only case where I feel that it may be okay to make a college decision without being 100% confident in it is if the school tells you that you have two weeks to decide.  If they are basically playing hardball (especially if it is your only scholarship offer), I wouldn’t feel as bad if you decided to take other trips and see other schools after having committed.  I think deadlining is a questionable practice to force athletes into decision earlier than they want so I make the exception here.

Going back to the story, the football recruit made his decision but knew that he would likely be taking visits to other schools during the fall months.  Yes, he would visit the school that he was committed to but he would also be taking both unofficial and official visits.

So do I think it is ethical?  In all honesty, I have to say no.  Recruiting websites may call this a soft verbal/soft commitment but in my mind, the recruit has no clue where he is going unless he says he is 100% sure (and sometimes that doesn’t even matter either).  It is important for families to teach their children that being true to their word is something important in life.  So if you tell a college program that yes, I am going to take up a scholarship space for you, but want to make other visits, staying true to your word is difficult.

If I was in a situation where my son had committed to a college program that did not deadline him and was now feeling anxious enough to take other college visits, the first thing I would do is call the college coaches at the program he committed to.  I would basically explain the situation and tell them he does like your school and wants to consider them.  But in order for him to make 100% sure of his college decision, he is going to take other trips.  Call it a soft verbal, a decommitment, or whatever you want.  What I am trying to do is be as truthful as I can with the coaches who are wanting to pay for his college education.

I must warn you that there are some coaches who will pull your offer if your committed and want to take other trips.  This happens at a variety of schools so if you encounter it, don’t be surprised.  But the truth is that you must be confident in where you are headed to college.  Do you really want to be signing a Letter of Intent and have doubts in your mind?  Think long and hard about that before you give the official word to coaches and media about your final decision.

 

 

 

 

 

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I would consider all my athletic recruiting options but………..

Since I first started writing articles on this site, I have always stressed the importance of considering all of your options in the recruiting process.  It doesn’t matter if they are Division I, II, III, NAIA, or anything else you can imagine.  Is it really going to hurt you to fill out a Division II questionnaire?  In my strong opinion, the answer to that is a definite no.

In a recent email with a prospect, I have received just about every excuse possible as to why he doesn’t want to look at anything but the biggest Division I schools throughout the country.  While that is a great dream, being realistic in the recruiting process is a must that will really help you in the long run.  There are all the excuses in the world but never one that will answer the question of why you should not consider your options.

The first excuse that I have heard not only from this recruit but plenty of others is the fact that he has not been able to market himself well enough.  If you are a senior without any offers at this point and only focused on Division I-A schools, I can promise you that you need to start stressing a great deal.  It doesn’t matter what college coaches are telling you.  Unless there is a written offer on the table, then I would be worried about the attention and that may force you to want to broaden your search.

The reason why it is so important to broaden your search is because while every one dreams of a professional career playing the sport that you love, the chances to get that opportunity are extremely limited.  Only a small number of college athletes ever get the chance to play any sport professionally, even overseas.

Because of this, the main thing you need to be looking for is a strong academic school.  Yes, sports are great and I loved playing them when I was younger.  But as you get older, you realize how little they mean and how you should have focused more on academics.  You need to use your sport of choice as a means to a college scholarship (or at least more college aid at a smaller school than you would have gotten if you didn’t play sports).  If you can turn your God given gifts into less student loans when you graduate, you should be very proud.

Athletes also have what I call Division I eyes.  This is when their dream growing up has been to play their sport at the Division I level.  When they get to high school and have an excellent career, all they are looking at is how they are going to play Division I football or Division I basketball.  They may have full ride offers from Division II schools but since it doesn’t match up with what they are looking for, they pass and don’t give these Division II schools the light of day.

I saw a recruit recently pull really end up hurt by the Division I eyes he had.  There were many solid Division II programs that were hoping to land him on the basketball court.  But when these programs came calling, he either wouldn’t call them back or told them he had Division I offers for another sport.  Because he turned off so many Division II schools and the Division I programs ended up looking elsewhere, this recruit didn’t even end up playing the sport that he loved.  He picked another sport as a walk on.  If he did not have those Division I eyes, he may have found the perfect fit at a Division II schools close to home.

Anyways, the moral of this article is that it is not a wise decision to focus just on one level of college programs.  Yes, I would have loved to have the ability to play at a basketball program in a BCS school.  But realistically, I was only good enough coming out of high school to be a Division III player.  It is a hard pill for some athletes to swallow but there is likely a reason why those Division I schools are not knocking down the door.  Realize that the main goal of college is to get a degree, not play at a low major Division I school just to say you played Division I basketball.

 

 

 

 

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Getting your football recruiting highlight video done shortly after the season is vital

With football seasons across the country wrapping up, most athletes and families use this time to relax and take a breather from a busy fall.  Yes the goal is to be playing for a State title but only a select amount of teams and prep players get that opportunity.  The end of football unfortunately is actually a time for all players who played varsity and want to play college football to get their butt in gear.

The reason is so that you will not be like a number of families who end up relaxing now and scrambling later on.  For seniors, I said this before the season but you should know where you will be getting your highlight video made at.  Whether it is yourself, your coach, or a company, you need to have it lined up if that is what college coaches are asking for.  Juniors and sophomores should have this lined up as well because getting this varsity football out to college coaches is vital.

Not all seniors will need to get their highlight videos done.  The ones that have committed and still plan on signing with the school obviously don’t have to deal with recruiting.  The only thing they need to worry about is signing their autograph on the Letter of Intent.  There are other seniors who may have offers or be happy with where their football recruiting interest sits.  These same players could have attended camps and may just be waiting to see how things shake out in recruiting.

But for most of the other seniors out there, regardless if certain college coaches are asking for full game tapes, making a recruiting highlight video is very worth doing.  Even if you have attended camps and a number of other events over the last year, unless offers are on the table, nothing is guaranteed.  With the ease of hudl, take a few hours as a family and figure out the site and how to put together a quality product.

And with that in mind, you may want to take a look around and market yourself to new programs.  In order to put your best foot forward, sending out an older highlight video may not be doing you justice overall (this does happen but I would assume off-season workouts have helped make you a much stronger and better player overall as a senior).  Game tapes are great to send out but you have to remember, how many college coaches really have the time and patience to watch three full game tapes of athletes without offers?  My guess is that it will come down to a graduate assistant watching it or an assistant coach fast forwarding through it.  That is why the highlight tape is worth it.

For sophomores and juniors who have played extensive varsity football, the recruiting highlight tape is to make sure college coaches are aware of your overall abilities.  The first step to help yourself in the football recruiting process is by sending out your recruiting profile.

Once you send that out via email, you can also link to your own video footage online so the coaches can get a taste of your abilities.  What you are trying to do because you have time left in the recruiting process is get the coaches interested and look into potentially being evaluated for a scholarship by their staff.  That is why putting a highlight tape is worth it at this age because your recruiting profile can not say nearly as much as a highlight tape says when a coach watches it.

Remember to talk to the head high school coach about potentially getting game tape copies.  They are obviously the best source and someone who will likely be integral to the entire football recruiting process.

 

 

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King George Hub at the Stations – Availability, Plans, Prices

At a Glance

• located next to King George Skytrain station
• 39-storey mixed-use building
• 434 x 1- & 2-bedroom condominiums
• more than 25,000 sq ft of amenity space
• part of master planned community
• local shopping, service, dining
• large public plaza
• Holland Park across the street

A Hub of Activity
King George Hub is a landmark, mixed-use development that will further transform the rapidly evolving downtown core of Surrey – British Columbia’s second largest city. Directly adjacent to the Expo Line’s King George Station and two proposed light rail train stations connecting to Newton and Langley City Centre, King George Hub will provide over 760,000 sq ft of LEED Gold, transit-oriented office and retail space in multiple phases, as well as approximately 1.2 million sq ft of residential space. At the connection point of up to three rapid transit lines, the Hub at King George Station will become a vibrant focal point of pedestrian activity supported by walkable retail and services, plentiful offices, a growing population of nearby residents, and public gathering spaces for the local community.

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Phase B of King George Hub is a mixed-use development featuring two residential towers with a total of 735 homes, a 140,000 sq ft office tower, and a 100,000 sq ft podium of vibrant retail along a pedestrian High Street, public art, and plaza space. Launching this fall for pre-sales, the first tower will be 39 storeys with 434 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom homes. Residents will enjoy over 20,000 square feet of private indoor and outdoor amenity space, along with direct access to transit and Holland Park across the street.

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Floor Plans for King George Hub

The unit mix for King George Hub at the Stations will be as follows:

• 266 x 1-bedrooms from 429 – 513 sq ft
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• 153 x 2-bedrooms from 784 – 820 sq ft

As this property is part of a transit-oriented, complete community, sales are expected to be brisk. Contact me today to consider availability, plans, and pricing.

King George Hub Interiors

The homes at King George Hub boast integrated fridges and dishwashers, induction cook tops, tiled shower bases in the 2-bedroom en suites, quartz countertops, wood-look porcelain tile on the bathroom feature walls, and laminate hardwood flooring throughout.

Amenities at King George Hub
King George Hub will offer 8,393 sq ft of indoor and 20,082 sq ft of outdoor amenity space on the second floor. Indoor amenities will include a large games room and two lounges with banquette seating, bar top and two distinct seating areas; a theatre room; a private dining room for up to 10 people with cooktop and full-sized fridge; a social lounge with large seating area and fireplace; and a large fitness centre and yoga studio. The outdoor amenity area will consist of outdoor seating, a barbecue area, and an outdoor childrens play area.

Parking and Storage
The King George Hub development will have a three-level underground, inter-connected parkade to provide commercial, residential, and retail vehicle and bicycle parking for all five of its blocks.

Maintenance Fees at King George Hub
TBA.

Developer Team for King George Hub
PCI is a Vancouver-based developer of complete urban communities: Marine Gateway on Cambie and Marine Drive, Crossroads at Cambie and Broadway, 858 Beatty in Yaletown, Infinity in Downtown Vancouver, 388 Kaslo in Hastings Sunrise, 565 Great Northern Way and now King George HUB in Surrey City Centre. Guided by core values of integrity, discipline, vision and innovation for the past 35 years, PCI continues to change and re-energize every neighbourhood with their body of work.

Founded in 1965, Vancouver-based Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership has grown to become one of British Columbia’s most respected architectural practices with over 60 staff. The firm’s approach as a team player combines a strong design orientation with a depth of solid expertise in programming, master-planning, interior design, functional planning, construction methods, cost control, local code requirements, contract administration, sustainable building, integration of technology, and various methods of project delivery.

BYU Design has been chosen to bring life to the interiors of King George Hub at the Stations. Vancouver-based BYU Design was founded in 2003. They have earned a reputation as one of the most trusted, accomplished, and inspired design firms in the city. BYU Design adapts their work to the unique needs of every client, and translates the initial vision into an optimal end-user experience.

Expected Completion for King George Hub
Sales start October 21, 2017. Completion is expected in 2021.

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