Rising Seniors are the most physically and mentally developed High School athletes going through the recruiting process. Also, rising Seniors are closest to stepping foot on a college campus. College coaches have an easier time projecting rising seniors, as opposed to rising juniors, sophomores, or freshman.
At FLG Lacrosse, we run one of the most competitive individual showcases for rising Seniors. We understand the importance of getting rising senior’s exposure. Our Premier Showcases bring in some of the best schools from around the country that are all still looking at the 2018 graduating class.
Are you unsure if you want to play in college?
If that’s the case, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Despite the uncertainty, it’s still important to proactively network with college coaches and attend recruiting events to come Summer of 2017. It’s important to keep the door open and develop relationships with college coaches going into your senior year. Fostering relationships with college coaches gives you a unique advantage. College coaches have a lot of valuable information about their schools. They can educate lacrosse recruits on their student body, the size of the school, financial aid packages, academic grants or scholarships, and much more. This recruiting process shouldn’t be just about committing and playing in college. It should be a continuous educational process that includes learning about all the amazing schools, conferences, and coaches out there!
Are you fed up with the recruiting process?
I’ve spoken to numerous parents and rising Seniors who are fed up with the process. Attending poor events, not getting the exposure you expected, playing on teams with favoritism can all be contributing factors. Don’t let one or a few bad experiences stop you from pursuing your dreams. There are lots of great events and showcases out there to help get you exposure. Before attending an event, be sure to get a reference from someone who attended in the past. If you don’t know anyone who attended, call the event directly. If they don’t pick-up the phone or answer your email, that’s a red flag and you should move on somewhere else. Do your research, see what looks appealing online, and try to attend events with a good reputation.
Do you feel all college programs already have their recruiting classes set in place?
If you look at the top Ten Division I programs, that might be true. If you are looking at all collegiate lacrosse programs, that simply is not the truth. In fact, over 90% of NCAA Collegiate lacrosse programs are still recruiting the 2018 class. Therefore, there is so much opportunity out there for your class. Go into this summer with an open mind. There is more opportunity out there than you think. Be open to not only building new relationships, attending events, and pursuing your dream schools this summer, but also be open to pursuing new opportunities you never thought about before. Only looking at Division I schools? Time to start connecting with Division II or Division III schools. Only looking at schools with big-time football programs? Start to consider schools with other big time sports where you can still get that ‘RAH-RAH’ experience. Your interests can change not only from year to year but month to month. So, find something that works for you at this moment. We are only 6 weeks away from the summer recruiting season!
If you are experiencing any sort of angst during this process, let someone at FLG let you realize there is hope and there is an opportunity out there for you. Let us guide you in the right direction and hear your story. We want to hear from you, not your parents. This is your process and this is your future.
To set up a call with myself or another FLG Director, simply click the button below and schedule a time to talk!
We are here to answer questions, guide you through the process, and give you an opportunity. If we don’t have the answers, hopefully, we can find someone else who does.
