"Most ID Camp invites are just 'spam.'
I spent 18 years coaching at the Division 1 level (Quinnipiac), and I’m going to tell you the truth that college programs don't want you to know: If you show up unannounced, you aren't a recruit—you’re a donor.
I just released a video breaking down the 'Spam vs. Reality' of college invites. If you’ve received an email recently and you’re reaching for your credit card, watch this first.
In this video, I break down:
- The Spam Filter: How to tell if a coach actually saw you play or if they just bought your email from a showcase list.
- The 'Short List' Strategy: Why coaches only focus on 5 players out of 60, and how you can ensure you’re one of them.
- A $5,000 Warning: The story of a family that flew from California to the Northeast for an ID camp, only to realize in 15 minutes they weren't the right level.
How this helps you: Recruiting is about ROI. This video will save you thousands of dollars in wasted camp fees and travel costs. It shows you exactly how to get into a dialogue with a coach before you spend a dime.
Your Next Move:
- Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqAKARBDq3E&t=24s
- Go to the Classroom and find Hurdle #13: Stopping the 'Camp Money' Drain.
- Use the Tiering Tool in the Hub to ensure the school is a realistic athletic fit before you reply to that email.
Stop betting on luck and start following the system.
— Steve