The Recruiting Roadmap

The Recruiting Roadmap

Why coaches say yes (or no) to recruits

The red flags, green lights, and quiet reasons players don’t get recruited

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Alan Good
Sep 05, 2025
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Every recruit wants to be seen as a good fit.

But what you should want? To be seen as a safe bet.

College recruiting isn’t just about upside. It’s about risk.

I wrote last week about how coaches view talent and work ethic.

But the players who tip the scales in their favor usually have more than just skill or speed - they carry a level of trust that makes coaches feel confident saying yes.

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