Just to give some perspective…my kid is a recruit level player.
High level travel club, state and regional stats, and high grades/test scores.
We made a sport resume with highlight films with stats.
Sport resume = school application. If not, then you are not being serious.
Key point: You need to prove that you are good enough to jump in
today and help the team win. Be honest where you are at. Not tomorrow.
When we went to a open house, the coach’s varsity players were looking out
and bring to the coach. The coach usually did a quick “pre-read” like what school,
grades, test scores, classes, etc. Then, they talked about the sport. Coach
will let you know what they need for next year and where you can fit in.
If they are not interested, they will let you know right there. I saw a coach
do this to another player before we talked to the coach.
Then, couple varsity players do a private tour of the facility and try
to figure out if you can fit into the team or if you are really interested.
They really sell the program hard.
If they are really interested, the coach and AD get involved and let you
know if they want you to apply. You are on their list. Yes, there is a list.
Then, you wait for the admission’s sausage making magic.