Are you being recruited?

Simple question:

Are you being recruited?  If so, have you done, or are you doing the following?

-Have you went to the NCAA Eligibility Center?  You better. Go now! 
Link:

http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp


-Have you written down the five or so things that are most important to you in terms of a college destination?
These could be related to location, athletics, education, size of school, type of school, etc.

-When a coach calls, any coach at any school from any level, do you call them back? 
Call them back!!! If a coach calls from an institution that you know you are not interested in, be honest.  Tell them thank you for the interest, but I am not interested. 
Call them all back within 24 hours.  The 24 hour rule should apply in all facets of life any way. 

-When you make your decision, who do you tell first?
In this order: Your family, your future head coach (the coach you are committing to), all of the other schools recruiting you, your AAU coach, a news outlet, your friends
Any mix up in that chain of proliferation could cause unnecessary issues.  There is nothing worse than a coach that is recruiting a player finding out that they aren't "the one" from another mouth.  Make sure they hear that from you!  Ten seconds of courage.  They have been told "no" more than "yes".

-What form of communication do you use during recruiting?
Face-to-face and the telephone are your two options for primary communication. 
Email, texts, facebook, etc are secondary communication.
If a coach calls you, call them back.  Don't text them back.  Call them. 

-How do you carry yourself on and off the floor?
There is nothing worse than finding out a great player and recruit is an anything but stand up citizen.  Remember, if you facebook it, tweet it, even say it, EVERYONE will see it or hear it. 


Be professional.  Act honored to be recruited.  If you are offered a scholarship and the opportunity to exchange your time spent in a gym for an education.  Be thankful.  You are one of the elite.  Take advantage. 

Simple train of thought: Carry yourself the way you want to be viewed.  First impressions matter, but so does every other impression.  Do yourself right.  Be proud of yourself, and humble in action.

Good luck and congratulations to all of the fine young men and women being recruited across the nation. The work you have put in is paying off.