Proactive Resources

"You decide whether you are a D1, D2, D3 player. You decide if you are a good student" - Gerry Bryne, Harvard Lacrosse

Communication Dates

Jul 1, Senior Year

Calls permitted coach to prospective student athlete

Sep 1, Junior Year

Emails permitted college coach to prospective student athlete

Freshman, Sophomore

Non-recruiting materials permitted

Contact Period- in-person contact permitted

Evaluation Period - watching, writing permitted, no in-person contact

Quiet Period - No watching, in-person meeting. Telephone and writing permitted

Dead Period - No watching, in-person meeting. Telephone and writing permitted

Source: NCAA.org

Coaches Insights

From Coach Garvey

  1. Create a Highlight Film

  2. Fill out prospective athlete questionnaires

  3. Reach out to coaches via email, indicate specific interests in that institution


The Recruiting Journey - Gerry Byrne, Harvard


Highlight Film Tips from Chris Miller @CoachMillerNOVA

  1. Title, First, Last, Grad Year, Season and Year

  2. Contact info: In the info, about section

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