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College Sports Recruiting Checklist

Updated: Dec 22, 2025

College sports recruiting checklist with a trophy icon. Includes tasks like making a highlight video, creating profiles, and listing schools.

Enjoy this simple college sports recruiting checklist that can help you get where you need to be. For more details please checkout out our sites or our various platforms!


The 10 Simple Steps to College Sports Recruiting


1. Make a Highlight Video Create a short, high-quality highlight video showcasing your best plays.

2. Create a Verified Twitter/X Account/Youtube account Use a professional profile and pin your highlight video for easy access.

3. Create a Professional Email Use a simple format (e.g., yournamegradyear@gmail.com) exclusively for recruiting.

4. Create a Player Profile Build a one-page resume with your athletic stats, academic info, and links to your highlights.

5. Make a List of Legitimate Schools Target schools that match your athletic ability, academic goals, and personal fit.

6. Complete Online Questionnaires Fill out recruiting questionnaires for every school you are interested in.

7. Look Up Showcases and Camps Identify events where college coaches will be attending and make plans to attend.

8. Get Coaches' Contact Information Find and save recruiting coordinators' emails from school athletic websites.

9. Communicate with Coaches Send personal, well-written emails with your video, profile, and genuine interest.

10. THE WORK  Stay consistent — improve your skills, grades, communication, and exposure every day!


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