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Why Athletes Should Attend Camps & Showcases.

Recruiting in high school sports involves various events and opportunities for student-athletes to showcase their talents and get noticed by college recruiters. Here’s an overview of some common recruiting avenues.

These camps can be excellent opportunities for athletes to compete against top-notch athletes who are also competing to get recruited and recognized. College coaches attend and coach at these camps to evaluate and identify recruitable talent.  It is an opportunity to get on a recruiter’s radar and sharpen your skills to determine where you rank against national and regional talent.  

Combines are events where student-athletes are evaluated on their physical attributes and athletic abilities. These may include tests like the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, agility drills, and more. Combines are often attended by college scouts looking for prospects.

Showcases are events that specifically highlight a particular position, bringing together athletes who want to exhibit their skills. 7v7 Tournaments are seen as showcase events for primarily quarterbacks, receivers, and defensive backs, as Big Man Camps are for linemen.

Some organizations and recruiting services organize bus tours that take student-athletes to various colleges and universities for visits, camps, and exposure to different programs. These tours can provide valuable insights into different schools and their athletic programs. It also allows recruited to get evaluated and share their information directly with college recruiters and coaches. 

Colleges and universities often host camps and Junior Days Visits, allowing high school athletes to train with college coaches and compete against other prospects they are interested in recruiting. Additionally, Junior Days are held during the season they invite Rising Juniors to attend a game, take a tour of school and meet with coaches. Attending these events can help athletes get noticed by the hosting college.

Specialized recruiting showcases bring together athletes from multiple high schools to compete in front of college recruiters. These events can be sport-specific or feature a variety of sports.

Once in contact with college programs, student-athletes often make official or unofficial visits to campuses to meet coaches, tour facilities, and get a feel for the school’s culture and environment.

It’s important for student-athletes to actively engage in the recruiting process, maintain their academic eligibility, and communicate with college coaches to express their interest. Additionally, seeking guidance from high school coaches, mentors, and recruiting experts can be highly beneficial in navigating the complex world of high school sports recruiting.

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