Recruiting Resources
Recruiting Starts Before The Offer
Helping athletes and families navigate the recruiting process with confidence.
Recruiting Roadmap
A Plan For Every Year
Freshman Year
Build the Foundation
- •Focus on academics from day one — GPA matters for NCAA eligibility
- •Develop baseline speed, agility, and strength through consistent training
- •Learn proper technique and position fundamentals
- •Start building character and leadership habits
- •Document early measurables to track progress over time
Sophomore Year
Develop and Document
- •Continue academic excellence and begin test prep if needed
- •Increase training intensity and refine position-specific skills
- •Record game film and begin organizing highlight clips
- •Attend camps and combines to gain exposure and verified measurables
- •Build relationships with coaches and mentors
Junior Year
Get on the Map
- •Finalize and distribute recruiting profile with verified information
- •Publish a polished highlight video with full contact details
- •Narrow target schools based on academic and athletic fit
- •Take official visits and communicate with college coaches
- •Continue improving measurables and on-field production
Senior Year
Close the Deal
- •Finalize academic requirements and NCAA eligibility center registration
- •Update highlight reel with the most recent and best footage
- •Evaluate offers and make informed decisions with family support
- •Prepare physically and mentally for the college transition
- •Finish strong academically and athletically to honor your commitment
What College Coaches Look For
Beyond The Highlight Reel
Athletic Ability
Speed, explosiveness, and position-specific skills that translate to game-day impact.
Character
Integrity, discipline, and the reliability to represent a program with pride.
Coachability
Willingness to learn, take coaching, and apply feedback quickly.
Leadership
The ability to elevate teammates, communicate under pressure, and set the standard.
Academics
GPA, test scores, and classroom habits that predict long-term eligibility and success.
Consistency
Reliable performance, work ethic, and steady improvement over time.
Building a Recruiting Profile
What Goes In Your Profile
Highlight Videos
Clean, concise game footage that showcases athleticism, technique, and football IQ in the first 30 seconds.
Measurables
Verified 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, shuttle, and position-specific metrics with dates and context.
Academic Performance
GPA, test scores, class rank, and NCAA eligibility center status to demonstrate college readiness.
Coach Evaluations
Honest assessments of strengths, areas for growth, work ethic, and projected potential at the next level.
Athlete Bio
Position, class year, height, weight, stats, awards, and a brief personal statement that tells your story.
Social Media
A professional presence that showcases character, work ethic, and highlights while avoiding red flags.
TSP Recruiting Support
How We Help Athletes Succeed
Recruiting Profiles
Complete, professional recruiting profiles that present athletes to college coaches with clarity and credibility.
Verified Measurements
Accurate, trackable measurables recorded under consistent conditions to give coaches reliable data.
Highlight Video Hosting
Guidance on organizing, editing, and presenting highlight footage that captures a coach's attention fast.
Coach Recommendations
Direct, honest evaluations and recommendations that carry weight with college programs.
Athlete Exposure
Connections and opportunities that put athletes in front of college coaches at the right time.
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