As a former D1 recruiter, I can tell you that text gets left on read.

All right, you're texting a college coach, you don't know what to say next. As a former D1 coach, here's exactly what I wanted to hear. Before that, I was a D1 athlete and a coach. My phone was full of athletes' texts. Most said nothing. A few made me want to keep following that athlete. All right, every text should give the coach a reason to keep watching you. Here's what to send. Number 1, stats and metrics. A new 40 time, a velo jump, or a PR. Numbers they can compare. Number 2, a big game or updated video. You, you played well, send a short clip with results. Number 3, grades or test scores, especially for high academic schools. A strong report card is a recruiting update for sure. Number 4, your upcoming schedule. Tell them where you'll be playing so they can come watch. Number 5, something specific about their program. A recent win, a camp coming up. It shows you're paying attention. Here's what most athletes get wrong. They text when they need something. It's something like, hey coach, just checking in. That gives the coach nothing to do. Instead, send a real update every couple of weeks, especially when you're in a season. Consistency is what keeps your name in front of them. Coaches recruit The athletes they remember. Your text decides whether they remember you or not. Follow me to learn how to get real traction in the recruiting process. See you soon.