This is the third installment of our series asking women's college coaches for their thoughts on key steps in the recruiting process. Read Part 1, about making impression at an AAU showcase, and Part 2 about the importance of highlight reels.
Between social media, the recruiting live period and elite camps, today's basketball recruits have several pathways for putting themselves on the radars of college coaches. But the good-old-fashioned cold email still holds a prominent place.
Direct outreach to coaches is an important way players can advocate for themselves and start building a relationship. But players around the country are fighting for a select few scholarship spots. What can leave a lasting impression?
It’s a lot like applying to your first job or internship.
As part of this series on recruiting advice for young basketball prospects, we spoke with five women's basketball coaches: a Division 1 head coach, Division 3 head coach and three Div. 1 assistants. They were granted anonymity so they could speak candidly about the recruiting process.
