What College Coaches Look For In Players
BE A GREAT PLAYER:
The basis of all recruiting is how well a player does their job or role in comparison to other players in their area, state, region or country. A player must figure out what separates them from the players around them and be elite at it.
Obviously, some things cannot be controlled (such as height) but if a player can maximize their skills, athleticism, and mental toughness it will give them the best opportunity to be recruited
BE A GREAT STUDENT:
High grade point average and high test scores can separate a player from the rest. It can be the difference maker when a player qualifies for more academic money so that less money is required to come from the athletic department. Even players with full ride scholarships can get additional scholarship money from academics.
BE A GREAT PERSON:
College coaches want great teammates. They want highly self motivated players with great attitudes. They want leadership qualities on and off the court. Coaches don’t want to worry about players making bad decisions in the classroom, out in society, and especially on the court.
A player can separate themselves by being a socially genuine and a great person. It may not get you a scholarship but it will set you up so you won’t lose a scholarship.