Alex SwensonRecruiting Advisor| This is a digital version of Alex

Thousands of families are on a waitlist for something that does not open for another week.

16 Sept 2026 · 2 min

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In this promotional YouTube video, former Division I coach, scout, and recruiter Alex Swenson reveals that thousands of families are on a waitlist for a new recruiting program that won’t open for another week. He explains the common pain points parents face when navigating the college‑sports recruiting process—guessing about camps, emails, and realistic school options. Swenson introduces the upcoming Recruit Ready Challenge, which opens on September 19, closes on September 30, and begins on October 1. He outlines the program’s deliverables: a tailored list of suitable schools, increased film visibility for coaches, active conversations with college coaches, and a 12‑month eligibility plan. The challenge is structured week‑by‑week, customized for each athlete’s sport and grade, and is presented as a roadmap families can run themselves. Swenson shares success from the previous challenge, promises to reveal the program’s contents and testimonials, and urges viewers to comment “recruit” to join the waitlist and receive early access.

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There are thousands of families on a waitlist right now for something that doesn't even open for another week. I'm still kind of blown away by it all, but understand why. I mean, so many parents are flying blind at the recruiting process and they need clear direction to help their athlete get to the next level. And if you're new here, I'm Coach Alex, a former D1 coach, scout, and recruiter. I've helped over a 1,000 athletes get to college. And next Saturday, September 19th, I'm opening the doors to the next Recruit Ready Challenge. Then the doors close on the 30th and we get started together on October 1st. We saw so much success in our last challenge and I'm really excited for the next one. Here's what those families are waiting for. 30 days from October 1st, they'll have A list of schools their athlete will fit, thrive, and actually play at. Film coaches want to watch. Real conversations going. Dialogue with college coaches already going on. Eligibility handled in a 12-month plan so they never wonder what to do next. Because right now, most families are navigating recruiting blind, guessing at camps, guessing at emails, guessing which schools are even realistic. The challenge takes the guesswork out of it, week by week, in the right order, built for your athlete's sport and grade. Your family runs it. I hand you the map. And this week I'm going to show you exactly what's inside, what families have said after the last one, and who it's for. But the waitlist gets all this first, and when the doors open on Saturday, the waitlist gets the link before anyone else. So if you're not on it yet, just go on and comment recruit, and I'll send it to you. See you soon.