Introduction

You’ve worked so hard for this moment.  It’s a dream you knew would always come true—the chance to gain a college education while playing a sport (or sports) that you love.

It sounds like a rare opportunity.  Well, it is, and there are thousands of other young men and women out there looking for that same dream to come true.  It’s called competition.

Welcome to the real world.

But you’re used to competition.  You see and experience it every day—on the court, on the field, in the pool, on the track, on the golf course, in the rink or wherever your athletic journey has taken you.  You’ve trained tirelessly—you’ve put in the time, listened intently to your coaches and mastered your skills since the first day you played.  You have the honors and maybe a few trophies to prove it.

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The days of simply selling yourself with a paper resume that was mailed to a prospective employer are long gone.  Similarly, this approach has evolved rapidly with ever changing technologies in the game of college athletic recruiting.

These days, building both your resume and your brand will ultimately help build your legacy.  Your achievements in competition are weighed equally with those in the classroom and in your community.  They are a reflection of your achievements, your character, your past, present and future.

Without credibility, an individual has very little to sell about themselves.  That’s why it’s never too early to build your resume and make your brand stand out above the others.  There’s a reason why companies put so many resources into building their brand — it helps them achieve their goals while at the same time plotting a course for the next steps on their journey.

Believe it or not, you’ve been building your resume and your brand all along.  The success you’ve earned along the way is the foundation of your resume — the actions you’ve displayed and the character that you’ve built are the building blocks for your brand.

Here are some tips and items you’ll want to consider and share when assembling your resume for college coaches and recruiters:

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No matter what the future holds for you, one thing remains certain—this is your journey.  At the end of the day, you need to feel comfortable with the process and to trust your decisions and instincts.

That may seem overwhelming as you embark on your decision.  We all need help along the way, and remember that you always have support groups in place that have your best interests at heart.  Who are they?  Well, they are people you’ve been comfortable in learning from for all of your life.

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So you’ve committed to your journey.  You have the support in place.  You have the game.  You have the grades.  You have your community.

That’s part of your present.  Now its time to start identifying your future.

This could be a playbook all by itself.  How to prepare, when to start preparing, what study guides and resources are out there for the SAT and ACT exams.  There are companies that specialize in this process.  Our specialty is focusing on you and how to best arrive at your future. 

How will this all play out?  Well, it’s never too early to start.

Here are some things to think about, starting in middle school and working all the way up until you’re ready to graduate.

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So you’ve done some research.  And thinking.  And maybe a little soul searching.

You’re finding out a lot about yourself, where you are now, and where you want to be.

What you’re finding out is you’re ready to take the first step in the recruitment process.  It’s time for action.

How will you introduce yourself to a prospective coach or recruiter?  What’s the most effective way to do so?  How do I open and maintain effective lines of communication?

At mygotgame, we offer support and solutions that are tailored to each individual need.  Here are some helpful “tools of the trade” that can assist in your outreach.

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The lines of communication have been established.  You’ve made your first contacts.  You’re receiving responses.  You’re starting to get noticed.

The recruiting process is officially underway!

Your event calendar is filling up.  Your profile is being updated constantly.  The excitement is building, but the hard work is only beginning.

It’s time to focus on two key factors that solely lie with you — responsiveness and responsibility.

It would prove futile for you to go through all of this work and effort to not follow through.  You’ve asked coaches to take note of everything you’re doing to fulfill your dreams of a collegiate athletic career.  You’ve created that communication — don’t end the conversation by taking things for granted.

It's time to be responsive.  This is an essential part of your marketing strategy that helps build your brand.  Coaches want to see how you interact in a variety of settings.  Make sure you’re sending the right message.

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