Creating a Recruiting Calendar

Managing the recruiting calendar is a challenge for all college coaches, especially once you are in season. But, regardless of the time of year, it can be tough to decide how to recruit most effectively.

Right now, coaches are attending high school matches and practices, and staying in touch with prospects. In the new year, there will be over 150 club tournaments between Jan. 1 and Aug. 1 alone, plus you have to factor in camps and clinics.

With practically endless opportunities to see prospects live, how do college coaches make decisions on what events to recruit? There are five main factors coaches should consider when creating their recruiting calendar:

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