Dedication

Be coachable. . . Sometimes it's hard, especially with the ego of a typical teenage boy, to believe that you're not doing everything right. But on the field or court, practicing humility is as important as practicing your drills.

Brendan Moore, University of Maryland football recruit

Know your level. Sometimes this is easier said than done, but you must be realistic and understand where you can play. You must set high goals but they must be realistic.

Basic's of Recruitment, How to Get Recruited

Make a highlight tape. Make a 5-10 minute highlight tape, depending on what kind of good clips you have. Make sure it is just the good stuff, and is diverse enough to show you doing a variety of things on the field. Put your information on that video.

Eric, DigitalPros

Gather a list of 100 colleges you are interested in. Make sure if you are in between levels like D-1 and D-1aa you send to both. Once you get that list you must send a physical DVD to those coaches, recruiting coordinators and head coach. Then you must also email the link to all 100 plus other schools you want to recruit you.

Tom, College Footbal Recruiter