Recruiting Checklist
Start Here
- Create your account and choose a plan. Get Started.
- Explore programs you’re interested in with Search. Filter by state, division, conference, or name.
- Set a realistic target list (e.g., 5 reach, 10 match, 10 safety).
Build Your Profile
- Add bio (grad year, position(s), height/weight, handedness).
- Upload a clear headshot and action photo.
- Embed highlight reels (YouTube/Vimeo) and best game clips.
- Enter verified metrics (e.g., 60-yard, pop time, exit velo) and update often.
- Add academics: GPA, test scores (if any), intended major(s).
- List teams, showcases, awards, and coach contacts.
Optimize for Coaches
- Lead with your best clip; keep videos short and labeled (date, opponent, context).
- Use clear titles: “2026 C — 1.95–2.05 pop — Summer ’25 highlights”.
- Keep stats current; add context (league level, innings, role).
- Ask a coach to review your profile for clarity and credibility.
Use ScoutLine Weekly
- Update metrics, clips, and recent games.
- Track tasks: emails sent, camps to attend, questionnaires completed.
- Log coach interactions and follow-up dates.
- Adjust your target list as interests evolve.
Communicate with Coaches
- Send concise intros: who you are, grad year/position, key measurables, GPA, and link to your ScoutLine profile.
- Personalize messages (why their program, fit with your goals).
- Share schedule links and upcoming events; follow up after good outings.
- Complete each program’s recruiting questionnaire (find links in Search).
Eligibility and Compliance
Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center early and keep transcripts/testing current. NCAA Eligibility Center.
- Know contact rules, quiet periods, and allowable communication windows.
- Confirm amateur status and core-course requirements with your counselor.
Camps and Visits
- Prioritize camps where there’s real mutual interest; track them in Search (camp links appear on many program cards).
- Be ready with updated metrics/video before attending.
- Send a short pre-camp note; follow up with a thank-you + highlight link.
Financial Planning
- Review tuition ranges and scholarship types on program cards in Search.
- Ask each program about academic vs. athletic aid and stackable options.
- Build a simple budget (tuition, travel, equipment, showcases).