You got a coach’s attention. Now what?
Carrie Swain2020-07-20T21:25:55+00:00Watch and learn:
1. How to take an [Read More]
Watch Our Expert Football Panel Discuss the Recruiting Process
Carrie Swain2020-07-16T18:47:23+00:00Eric Lake spent some time with this CaptainU expert panel discussing the football recruiting process and what it’s like playing at the collegiate level:
- Brendan Ryan: Div III Football Player, 4 year Colorado High School Football Coach, Coached in 2 [Read More]
How to Build a Profile That Doesn’t Suck
Carrie Swain2020-07-20T21:28:35+00:00Watch and learn:
1. The most important elements to add to your profile in the beginning.
2. [Read More]
How to Send an Effective Message to College Coaches
Carrie Swain2020-07-20T21:30:15+00:00The hardest part is getting that first response:
- Be proactive to maximize your exposure.
- Be confident but be natural to build rapport.
- Be responsive – always follow up!
- Be persistent (but [Read More]
What You Need to Know About Social Media & College Recruiting
Carrie Swain2020-07-17T00:16:47+00:00Let’s face it – social media is intertwined in our daily lives. It connects us, it entertains us — but it can also have a negative effect on how people see us (such as a college coach).
Building Your Prospects List
Carrie Swain2020-07-20T21:32:58+00:00Building your list is an important component of college recruiting:
- You need to find out which schools are the best fit for [Read More]
Making Recruiting Progress at Home
Carrie Swain2020-07-20T21:34:22+00:00To make recruiting progress from home:
- Identify what makes you stand out as a recruit.
- Build a list of schools that you [Read More]
CaptainU helps College Coaches in the Midst of COVID-19
Carrie Swain2020-07-16T23:59:27+00:00CaptainU has stepped up to the challenge for College Coaches like Shawn Hall at Lincoln Trail College to continue to help build programs with remote recruiting tools and one on one service during COVID-19.
Varsity Spirit and CaptainU Announce Partnership
Carrie Swain2020-07-17T00:03:16+00:00MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 29, 2020,/PRNewswire/ — Varsity Spirit—the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition—today announced a [Read More]
How does the CARES Act affect you?
Carrie Swain2020-07-17T00:12:23+00:00WHAT IS THE CARES ACT, AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT MY SPORTS LEAGUE?
On March 19th, 2020, the U.S. Government passed a massive stimulus package called the CARE Act, designed to help [Read More]