Recruiting Tools
Your Future is our Goal!
The world of recruiting can be overwhelming, but remember that you don't have to do it alone. At Waco Juniors we are dedicated to your future and long-term success! Please use the links and information below to help navigate the recruiting process and chase your dreams of playing at the next level.
Recruiting Coordinator: Lauren Sims
Lauren is in her 7th year as a Co-Director of the club. During this time Lauren has coached two top 5 National Tournament finishing teams as well as helped numerous players continue at the D1, D2 and top Ju-Co levels.
Email: wacovolleyballclub@gmail.com
Communication & Recruitment
University Athlete
College Coaches use this app to locate players at tournaments. Register on your phone for this recruiting app or use the link below:
Contacting Coaches
You are always allowed to contact coaches, however they only have brief periods of contacting you. Make sure you know if they are in their "dead periods" and stay in contact weekly!
Highlight Video
Less than 2 minute video highlighting your specific skill. This can be viewed on YouTube or a link that is easy to click on and view- these coaches get so many emails a day and are not going to hunt for information! Attach a single game (to 25) in another link for them to view if they like the highlight video. Make yourself easy to find
MAKE YOURSELF EASY TO FIND AND DO NOT INCLUDE MUSIC
Tournament Interactions
Remember that you are being evaluated for more than your playing. You are entering their business and will be joining their program as a member. They want to see how you act towards your teammates, parents, other team parents and coaches. Parent conduct is important as well in this area of recruitment. They are recruiting the family as well as the player.
Social Media
Coaches will look at your account to see what kind of person you are outside of the sport. Please make sure what you post and say display your character.
College Visits
NCAA Eligibility Center
You must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly the NCAA clearing house) in order to participate in official visits
SAT or ACT Completion
Be aware of the scores that are required to get into the school of interest. You can take these several times to get your scores higher for academic aide. Coaches want this taken before they have you on campus if a minimum score is needed to attend!
FAFSA
There are many options for financial aid outside of a full athletic scholarship. Make sure to explore all options available to you. FAFSA is a government scholarship that does not have to be paid back.
Make it count
Remember that you can only take 5 official visits! You are allowed to take as many UNOFFICIAL visits as you want and can coordinate to let the University know the dates you will be doing those.
Be sure to check to make sure the major of your choosing is available!