The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is proud to announce the continued partnership with CaptainU as the “Official College Recruiting Partner of AAU.” As an official AAU Partner, CaptainU reinforces the commitment AAU has to athletes [Read More]
UPDATED MAY 28, 2020: The NCAA has voted to extend its dead period across all DI sports through July 31.
Due to concerns over the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the NCAA has suspended in-person recruiting visits in [Read More]
The college recruiting timeline is a subject of great confusion. Rumors spread like wildfire, people make uninformed decisions, and it often results in frustration and disappointment. The rumor mill spawns myths like, “If it’s the spring of [Read More]
Campus visits are an integral part of your college sports recruitment journey and determining which college is right for you. It’s your opportunity to get a sense of the school and the team first-hand. Going on a [Read More]
An email is a recruiting tool with unlimited potential. It is a great way to get your information in front of college coaches. Surprisingly, coaches spend most of their recruiting time at their [Read More]
Being well-organized simplifies the college recruiting process and makes you more effective. Take the time now to organize yourself so you can be systematic with the work ahead and be better prepared for your recruiting process.
WAYS TO SEARCH FOR COLLEGES
Researching colleges is a time-consuming, but worthwhile process. Talk to search online, talk to counselors, flip through college profile books, and so on. The more you learn about an assortment of [Read More]
The NCAA carefully evaluates student-athlete’s academic eligibility, and approval from the NCAA Eligibility Center is required for all Division I and Division II athletes. Prospective DI and DII players don’t have to contact [Read More]
Playing sports in college is a wonderful experience. It will enrich your time and leave you with life-long friends and memories. CaptainU strives to simplify the recruiting process and help you maximize your chances of winning a [Read More]
In this article, I’m going to talk about “mindset,” which I consider to be an essential contributor to athletic success and a mental area that has only come to light in my work with elite athletes during the past three years. [Read More]