Starting the recruting process for college.

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By Kevin Gillotti

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  1. Kevin Gillotti

    Kevin Gillotti
    Danbury, CT

    So starting in my Junior Season of High School golf, I start to plan for my future in college golf. So in order to get recrutied you have  to make a Recruting video and such. I am getting a GoPro for christmas and already have a DSLR . ANytips on How I should film this video and what else I should use. Hopefully I play well during the season to show colleges what skills I have to offer. 

    Kevin G

  2. Chris Hatem

    Chris Hatem
    Boston

    Kevin, good luck with the video and I hope you get a lot of feedback on that as I would not be the best person to help on that. As far as the other stuff, its all about networking; getting your playing resume and on coaches desks. You can use email, phone calls to the athletics department, a physical trip to the school on a weekday when there is a chance of the coach being in the office, or any other means necessary to reach them. Personally, I used email to set up meetings and a tour of campus with the coach. When we met, we talked golf and academics while he showed me the campus. The most important thing is: DO NOT GIVE UP. It may not be easy to get in touch with these guys/gals because they have busy schedules and you never know; they may already have their minds on some players. If they don't return your email, that isn't a no. It means you have to try harder to reach them and show them what kind of player you are. One other thing to remember, when you meet with a coach or talk about your qualities in an email it is important to mention not only your playing ability but also that you are a team player and that you would be a contributing factor to good team spirit/morale. Being on a college team is like becoming a part of a family, and when you're selecting people to be a part of your family you are looking for more than just a good player. Someone who will be still smiling and bringing others spirits up when its 5AM and you have team lift at the gym and you forgot your socks (and its cold in the gym). Good luck to you!

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