field, and show a variety of skills throughout the game.
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When recruiting, is it only about how the player does on the field? Absolutely not. When you are recruiting a player you are not only looking at what they can do, on the field but also what they are doing off of the field. How do they interact with their parents? How do they interact with their teammates? Do they listen to the instruction their coach is giving them on the sidelines? How do they react to the referees when a bad call is made? Do they show good sportsmanship?
Coaches and players spend a lot of time together. We want to make sure we are recruiting athletes who will represent our program well and fit into the family environment that we have worked hard to create amongst our athletes.
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What is the process that takes place after you have identified an athlete at the DI and DIII llevel?
The only difference in the process is the limitations regarding phone calls, emails, and letters. If allowed, the coach will con- tact the athlete and invite them onto campus. The coach will then continue to explore the option of the player attending their college. Going to a camp or clinic at the college you are hop- ing to attend is a great opportunity to learn about the school and the field hockey program. It gives the coach the opportunity to watch you play over a period of time and get to know the per- sonality behind the player.
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you were a collegiate athlete. What is your best piece of advice for high school athletes looking to play in college?
There is a college for everyone. Do your research and start visiting schools as early as possible so you can find out what you want and don’t want in a college. Ask questions, talk to former athletes about their college experience and spend a lot of time gathering information so that you can make an educated decision. Playing a sport in college will be one of the greatest experiences of your life and the memories and relationships you build over the four years will last a lifetime. Make sure you spend the time to get to know the ins and outs of the school, the program and the people.
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Do you encourage athletes to reach out to college coaches at schools they are interested in?
yes!! It is so important to make contact with the coaches of the schools you are interested in. Remember that just like with any relationship, it goes both ways. We want to hear from you, we want to know you are interested and we want to talk to you about our school. Don’t hesitate to call the coach. Send them an email or even visit them on campus. Don’t be shy!
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What are some common mistakes that athletes make in the recruiting process?
Emails! Always double check your spelling, and make sure that you are addressing the email to the correct coach at the correct school. I often see athletes accidentally address an email to a coach at the University of ABC explaining how excited they are to visit xyZ College and meet with them. Take the time to review your emails when you send them. Don’t rush through the process!
Is it important to send out game film to a college coach?
If you are considering playing in college, it is important to put together a film that coaches can see. There are so many re- cruiting events happening every weekend, it is impossible for coaches to make it to all of them. Therefore, it is very important to give them an opportunity to evaluate you through a game film.
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What should the film include?
The film should include brief clips of drills done to highlight your skills (dribbling, elimination skills, tackling, and shooting) and then should follow with recent game footage. Keep in mind coaches receive many films from interested players, so keep yours to under five minutes. Use footage where you can see your uniform number clearly, so that you can easily be identi- fied.
Does this need to be done professionally?
No. If you have a video camera and an editing tool on your computer, you can make this happen all on your own! Flip video camcorders are a great way to easily capture footage yourself.
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