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Post by NC1974 on Apr 17, 2019 7:57:55 GMT -6
What would be the best time of year to try to visit with D1 position coaches to talk xs and os and technique? My assumption is they are too busy during season and spring ball, and they are on the road recruiting a bunch. Is there a natural "slow period" that would be conducive to meeting? Maybe May or June?
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Post by klaby on Apr 17, 2019 10:59:58 GMT -6
Just reach out and ask...Hey coach is there a time you have to meet with me to talk? I really would love to pick your brain and get some info....I am sure they will give you some times that work if they have it.
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Post by bluboy on Apr 17, 2019 12:24:14 GMT -6
"...reach out and ask...Hey coach is there a time you have to meet with me to talk?"
Good luck...
It depends on whom you want to see. If it's a BCS guy, IMO, chances of meeting/talking are slim and nill. They are very tough to corner; UNLESS you know someone at that particular school. And even then, you might not much, if any time. We've contacted some big name coaches about coming to their spring practice and have never received a response.
When we've visited schools, we have always gone after signing day and before spring practice, or after spring practice has gotten started. When we visited between signing day and spring practice, we were able to spend some quality time with coaches and/or GA's.
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Post by fantom on Apr 17, 2019 12:27:57 GMT -6
What would be the best time of year to try to visit with D1 position coaches to talk xs and os and technique? My assumption is they are too busy during season and spring ball, and they are on the road recruiting a bunch. Is there a natural "slow period" that would be conducive to meeting? Maybe May or June? Your best bet is to contact the coach who recruits your area. |
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Post by knightfan64 on Apr 17, 2019 12:34:17 GMT -6
In our area, coaches have been great on opening the doors to meetings and practices. Best example I can think of, I went to the UVA (Virginia) spring practice over my spring break. Bronco Mendenhall and his staff opened up all team meetings and walk throughs, and all the practice and Bronco made sure to personally thank each high school coach that came and speak with them while a position coach sort of took them through everything.
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Post by wingtol on Apr 17, 2019 14:05:18 GMT -6
A. Have someone they are actively recruiting
B. Know someone involved with the program
C. Spring ball seems to be a hot time to get access to the program
D. Have a good relationship with the guy recruiting your area
I would say those are the best ways to gain access to a D1 program. If they don't really know you, ie they don't recruit your kids, their clinic or spring ball are your best bets. Spring seems to bring in a lot of staffs and they can throw you in a room with a bunch of other dudes.
Gaining personal access is tough unless you have one thing above or are a big time program in the area.
Now have had tons of success visiting D2-3 programs and having 1-1 time with all the caches, they seem to be more receptive to giving you lots of time.
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Post by bucksweepdotcom on Apr 18, 2019 3:25:02 GMT -6
Local colleges are usually great for help, but as wingtol said it REALLY helps if they have or are recruiting a player. Or you have turned out some players in the past and they think they can get a player from you in the future. If the schools are really interested in one of my kids and are stopping by for a repeat visit (and not catching a plane for another recruit in 20 minutes) I try to get a little something from them while they are visiting on the white board. If they have the time most are willing to spend some time and talk football.
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Post by planck on Apr 18, 2019 6:28:26 GMT -6
I'm having some difficulty with this at the moment, too. Iowa was very welcoming, but Iowa State has been hard to pin down. I'm running through my contacts now to try to work something out.
Big thing I'd say is don't expect to get the head guy or a coordinator. Consider access to a position coach a win. A GA is much more likely than even that.
Finally, remember that for them this is transactional - they're making a reputation to help with recruiting. Make sure they're getting something out of it too.
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Post by bucksweepdotcom on Apr 18, 2019 6:59:10 GMT -6
I have met with coordinators at 1AA schools, but when I was lucky enough to be able to visit Ohio State last Spring, Ryan Day was in the room and talked to us but was busy with other stuff. The position coaches and the other million coaches/support staff they had were great. They usually have a great handle on what they are doing.
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Post by klaby on Apr 18, 2019 10:50:00 GMT -6
Here is the deal. They are salesmen and they know just because you dont have a D1 Stud this year doesn't mean you wont next year. Most know that you carry a ton of sway with most of your kids. So most will not want to alienate you and have it bite them in the A#@ a year or 2 down the line. Personally I always get a response and I am not a HC. And as far as D3 goes they all respond an open the doors..either way cant hurt to ask, worst is they blow you off, you contact someone else and when they come knocking cause you have a stud. politely ask them WTF they blew you off...I know Jared Elliot at Western Ill is a great guy and will return you email. Kyle Rooker at North Park, Dustin Haas at Carthage, the guys at Oshkosh, Whitewater, and others are usually very accommodating. And most of these guys did some D1 time. I haven't asked Coach Christ at UW, but he attends the clinic every year and offers it up to everyone....
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Post by jtimmerman53 on Apr 19, 2019 8:30:11 GMT -6
If it is a school within driving distance I would suggest going to their spring coaching clinic. This is a great way to meet the coaches face to face and establish contact and for me personally has allowed me to have conversations with some great coaches. From there I would specifically make sure you talk to the coach who recruits your area as well as someone in the football offices who is responsible for setting up meetings.
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