Advocate Resources
How to Sign up a New Student Athlete?
www.CollegiateSportsAdvocate.com/Signup
Watch the YouTube Video
There are 3 Steps.
They need to print, sign and be prepared to upload Steps 1 & 2 - or use the Online Signing instructions to electronically sign and be prepared to upload to Step 3.
Step 3 - Google Form to input all the information necessary to build a website. Proper Grammar, Spelling and NOT ALL Capital Letters please! Explain to them that this downloads into a spreadsheet so we can create the site directly from their input.
Submit/Send and it will send the client a confirmation email/notice.
Have them Text YOU when they've submitted and let Cheri know when it is done.
Then CSA will issue and Invoice directly to the Signer and it will ask for them to input their Payment information into the Secure Link sent to them from our Merchant provider. It does get spammed a lot so prepare them to receive it and find it.
CSA will issue an email for you and the Client to know that the payment link has been sent. Please ask them to accept it the same day.
Once payment has been received, the Advocate can reach out to the Client to schedule the OnBoarding Call.
Watch the YouTube Video
There are 3 Steps.
They need to print, sign and be prepared to upload Steps 1 & 2 - or use the Online Signing instructions to electronically sign and be prepared to upload to Step 3.
Step 3 - Google Form to input all the information necessary to build a website. Proper Grammar, Spelling and NOT ALL Capital Letters please! Explain to them that this downloads into a spreadsheet so we can create the site directly from their input.
Submit/Send and it will send the client a confirmation email/notice.
Have them Text YOU when they've submitted and let Cheri know when it is done.
Then CSA will issue and Invoice directly to the Signer and it will ask for them to input their Payment information into the Secure Link sent to them from our Merchant provider. It does get spammed a lot so prepare them to receive it and find it.
CSA will issue an email for you and the Client to know that the payment link has been sent. Please ask them to accept it the same day.
Once payment has been received, the Advocate can reach out to the Client to schedule the OnBoarding Call.
Advocate - Student Athlete Weekly Check List
•SAT/ACT score or date that it will be taken should be listed on their page. All Freshman should have a test score or a date in which they're scheduled to take it.
•Do they have updated photos and video (6-9 months old no more!)
•Are they using their calendar, it is REQUIRED as a fundamental of our program and crucial to their success in college. there is a recorded call now that they can listen to and provide the activity required in the call to confirm their understanding.
•Is there season calendar listed on their website, if not it is DUE several months before each season. It is how we link them to events on the Events Page.
•What is coming up next for them? Camps, visits – must schedule a Prep Call
• If they have visits coming up they need a Prep Call to prepare them for the opportunity.
•Have they had a season ending/prep call and planning for next season? If not schedule a call.
•Do they have a reoccurring alarm set for Tuesday Text?
•Are they copying you on emails and sending them 3-5 days before each weekly tournament?
•Have they listened to the Social Media Zoom call and are they engaged properly in Social Media? Posting correctly?
•Do they have updated photos and video (6-9 months old no more!)
•Are they using their calendar, it is REQUIRED as a fundamental of our program and crucial to their success in college. there is a recorded call now that they can listen to and provide the activity required in the call to confirm their understanding.
•Is there season calendar listed on their website, if not it is DUE several months before each season. It is how we link them to events on the Events Page.
•What is coming up next for them? Camps, visits – must schedule a Prep Call
• If they have visits coming up they need a Prep Call to prepare them for the opportunity.
•Have they had a season ending/prep call and planning for next season? If not schedule a call.
•Do they have a reoccurring alarm set for Tuesday Text?
•Are they copying you on emails and sending them 3-5 days before each weekly tournament?
•Have they listened to the Social Media Zoom call and are they engaged properly in Social Media? Posting correctly?
Camp Prep
It's a Tryout / Compete
•Do Your VIRTUAL Tour, know everything there is to know before you go.
•Email 2 days before camp, no earlier and NEVER later. Use the introduction email and specify the correct coach and camp. Copy your Advocate. Put your link to your page. Copy CollegiateSportsAdvocate@gmail.com
•Close your eyes…. visualize that it is a TRYOUT!
•ALWAYS introduce yourself live to the Coach and indicate that you send an introduction email. Tell them you’ll also send a follow up thank you email so they’ll remember you. Copy Advocate. Copy CollegiateSportsAdvocate@gmail.com
•Get their EARLIER than it says to be there. Check in. They start watching the minute you arrive in the parking lot and maybe even at your hotel.
•YES… You CAN and should interact with the Coaches at a Camp! That’s why you’re there!
•Not the parents… Parents… PLEASE NEVER talk to the coaches, you may think it seems normal and natural but they REALLY don’t like it and feel awkward… Just refrain…
•Be the fastest.
•Hit the hardest. Even in the warm up
•Be helpful and friendly to all. The current team opinion of you matters.
•Dive for balls in batting practice, that too is a tryout.
•Be coachable. Do what they ask you to do.
•Don’t argue with coaches or state that “your coach teaches you a different way”.
•Do your Virtual Tour before you get there to answer all your questions…
•Don’t be THAT GIRL that asks all the obvious questions.
•Take a photo with the coaches if this is a Elite invite.
•Text Photos to your Advocate and expect to see them posted within 48hr.
•Call or text Advocate when done and debrief the experience. Help them put criteria on their spreadsheet.
•Parents NEVER ask questions. You can find the answer later. Don’t be THAT PARENT.
•Helmets on
•Use your manners, Yes Coach, Yes Ma’am at alllllll times.
•Do memorable things.
•THIS IS A TRYOUT!
•Do something SPECIAL.
•Front toss HIT them OUT – spread out dive ….
•What kids are on the team do I know or do you know?
•Failure is part of this experience and how you handle it and pick yourself back up.
•Be mentally tough and how you overcome opportunity
•Praise others other teammates and players showing your team player attitude!
•Wear something that differentiates you.
•If it is an overnight camp, what you’re manners, get a good night sleep, do not engage in any shenanigans.
•Always get photos with coaches and take the extra time to thank them and have a personal conversation!
•Always send a thank you email the DAY AFTER the camp. No delay! Refer back to something you learned and thank them individually and remind them of one moment that you had that was memorable!
•Check the weather.
•SHY…….
•If you’re a pitcher or Catcher before scrimmage “talk” to each other before you scrimmage
•If you’re a Slapper – Hit more than slap only slap if they ask you to!
• never sit when the coach is talking.....always take a knee when instructed to sit
•engage the current players running the camp.....don't be afraid to speak to them. This reminder had a big impact on Brianna as she actively sought to talk to them to get to know them and the team culture
• eye contact at all times and firm handshake....... I added maintain a strong posture as Brianna has a tendency to slouch which I believe looks very unathletic.
•obvious but already stated - be coachable - the pitching coach, for example, was teaching her how to throw a curve differently than her pitching coach.....she rightfully just kept working at it his way to show her coachability. I would think this reminder is extra important for pitchers that would get anxious about changing mechanics.
Texting Tuesday Check List
•Have them set an Alarm so that they've texted you by 10am your time zone.
•SAT/ACT score or date that it will be taken should be listed on their page. Really emphasize an actual exam completed Freshmen Year.
•Do they have updated photos and video (6-9 months old no more!)
•Are they using their calendar, it is REQUIRED as a fundamental of our program and crucial to their success in college.
•Is there season calendar listed on their website, if not it is DUE several months before each season. It is how we link them to events on the Events Page.
•What is coming up next for them? Camps, visits – must schedule a Prep Call.
•Have they had a season ending/prep call and planning for next season? If not schedule a call.
•Do they have a reoccurring alarm set for Tuesday Text? no later than 10am
•Are they copying you on emails and sending them 3-5 days before each weekly tournament?
•Are they attending Trainings, Yoga’s, SMART Goals, Habits, Time Management, if not, these are NOT optional, they’re part of the journey.
•Do they have AGL listed on their Personalized/Customized Signature on their email??
•Do they list their Instagram and Twitter addresses in their Customized Signature?
- When they Text You …
•SAT/ACT score or date that it will be taken should be listed on their page. Really emphasize an actual exam completed Freshmen Year.
•Do they have updated photos and video (6-9 months old no more!)
•Are they using their calendar, it is REQUIRED as a fundamental of our program and crucial to their success in college.
•Is there season calendar listed on their website, if not it is DUE several months before each season. It is how we link them to events on the Events Page.
•What is coming up next for them? Camps, visits – must schedule a Prep Call.
•Have they had a season ending/prep call and planning for next season? If not schedule a call.
•Do they have a reoccurring alarm set for Tuesday Text? no later than 10am
•Are they copying you on emails and sending them 3-5 days before each weekly tournament?
•Are they attending Trainings, Yoga’s, SMART Goals, Habits, Time Management, if not, these are NOT optional, they’re part of the journey.
•Do they have AGL listed on their Personalized/Customized Signature on their email??
•Do they list their Instagram and Twitter addresses in their Customized Signature?
Emailing before Each Week Showcases or Tournaments
- They should be referring to Document #6 to see updated samples of emails to send before events.
- Copy CollegiateSportsAdvocate@gmail.com
- Copy their Advocate
Advocate of the Day - On Site or Remote
Send an Email to EVERY Athlete listed in the Event - even if NOT yours
sample email
Dear Student Athlete and Family:
The Advocate from CSA Supporting this even is (Name and Cell) PLEASE text this Advocate and let them know you’ve read this email so they will have your cell number for the event.
YOU MUST TEXT this Advocate your cell and state your name or you will not get a text Saturday evening.
The Advocates role is to identify as many coaches attending the event and introduce the list of CSA Student Athletes in attendance.
The Student Athlete Family should also be keeping a list and text it around 3pm to the Advocate at the Event. We need your help here as we are unlikely to see every field and every coach.
PLEASE Help these Advocates as there are many other fields. Parents help us know which College Coaches are at the fields you're at. Text a list to the Advocate by 3pm.
We like to see the Student Athletes play, but highly unlikely since it is more important that we’re identifying coaches.
Advocate or Family take a photo of the check in for the coaches if there is a sign in sheet.
Student Athletes ARE REQUIRED to go back the night of the first day (usually Saturday) and email EVERY Coach that your Advocate identifies as a possible opportunity. Example all ‘22 and ‘23’s are still being reviewed by the D1 coaches.
If your Student Athletes doesn’t take the time to email on Saturday evening they’re missing a huge component to our process that 100% draws coaches to see them play on Sunday.
Remember, we continually adjust our approach from DIRECT feedback from the College Coaches this is what THEY want!
Copy your Advocate and the Advocate at the event with ALL emails. If you’re not sending them it is on you!
Text your Advocate after EVERY GAME and send a photo or video of any ESPN type plays or Home Runs!
Calendars must be updated 3 days before the event listed on the main line – Name of Student Athlete, Exact start time of game and Time Zone game is in, Field Number, Jersey Number, Team Name;
example: Syd Lewis 8am CST Field #2 – Jersey #00 – Texas Glory
PLEASE Text the Advocate that will be representing your event as soon as you get this email and let them know your name and cell so they can text you coaches.
Please share your calendar by going to your settings and “share your calendar” with the Advocate representing you so they can direct Coaches to see you play.
PLEASE have games on Calendar by Tuesday or Wednesday Evening
Here's the link to the event.
PLEASE have games on Calendar by Tuesday or Wednesday Evening
Dear Student Athlete and Family:
The Advocate from CSA Supporting this even is (Name and Cell) PLEASE text this Advocate and let them know you’ve read this email so they will have your cell number for the event.
YOU MUST TEXT this Advocate your cell and state your name or you will not get a text Saturday evening.
The Advocates role is to identify as many coaches attending the event and introduce the list of CSA Student Athletes in attendance.
The Student Athlete Family should also be keeping a list and text it around 3pm to the Advocate at the Event. We need your help here as we are unlikely to see every field and every coach.
PLEASE Help these Advocates as there are many other fields. Parents help us know which College Coaches are at the fields you're at. Text a list to the Advocate by 3pm.
We like to see the Student Athletes play, but highly unlikely since it is more important that we’re identifying coaches.
Advocate or Family take a photo of the check in for the coaches if there is a sign in sheet.
Student Athletes ARE REQUIRED to go back the night of the first day (usually Saturday) and email EVERY Coach that your Advocate identifies as a possible opportunity. Example all ‘22 and ‘23’s are still being reviewed by the D1 coaches.
If your Student Athletes doesn’t take the time to email on Saturday evening they’re missing a huge component to our process that 100% draws coaches to see them play on Sunday.
Remember, we continually adjust our approach from DIRECT feedback from the College Coaches this is what THEY want!
Copy your Advocate and the Advocate at the event with ALL emails. If you’re not sending them it is on you!
Text your Advocate after EVERY GAME and send a photo or video of any ESPN type plays or Home Runs!
Calendars must be updated 3 days before the event listed on the main line – Name of Student Athlete, Exact start time of game and Time Zone game is in, Field Number, Jersey Number, Team Name;
example: Syd Lewis 8am CST Field #2 – Jersey #00 – Texas Glory
PLEASE Text the Advocate that will be representing your event as soon as you get this email and let them know your name and cell so they can text you coaches.
Please share your calendar by going to your settings and “share your calendar” with the Advocate representing you so they can direct Coaches to see you play.
PLEASE have games on Calendar by Tuesday or Wednesday Evening
Here's the link to the event.
PLEASE have games on Calendar by Tuesday or Wednesday Evening
Advocates Roles / Goals at the Events
•Advocate – Week before Event
•Check the Event Page and see the list of Student Athletes that will be at the event you’re attending.
•The Week Before the Advocate assigned has to EMAIL the other Advocates with athletes attending the event and get contact information.
•Email each Student Athlete or group email and ask them to TEXT you and give them a deadline and make sure they reply to set up communications. If they don’t then notify their Advocate or parent
•Go to the tournament link and look for a camp or list of colleges attending the event.
•Share with the Student Athletes that will be attending a week in advance.
•Student Athletes need to share their Calendar with you by using OnBoarding Document #1
Advocate – Day of Event
•Be the first one in the park.
•Find the tournament director
•See if there is a College Coach signing sheet
•Walk from field to field all through the day to identify which colleges are there.
•Find CSA Student Athletes games and go say hello and watch a couple innings to see and evaluate their play
•See what coaches are watching and who they’re watching. Even if it is coaches at games that are not CSA kids. Get an idea of what they’re looking for.
•Ask the coaches our survey questions.
•By 3pm whatever time zone gather from the parents at the tournament who is there and compile a list by Division of the school.
•Text the players and direct them to email Coaches appropriate for their Age Group and talent level.
•Student Athletes
•Student Athletes must Copy the Advocate of the tournament and your own Advocate with the emails that must be sent out.
•Emails must be sent out each night of a multi day event.
•Text your Advocate after EVERY game during recruiting season. Give a summary of your game.
•Parents – Day of Event
•If at Tournaments that are not attended by CSA Advocate and help us with the list of Coaches.
•No Parents behind backstop
•NCCA rules indicate you cannot talk to College Coaches, this is protocol for ALL AGE GROUPS and conferences. It does not help your Student Athletes.
•Please stay clear of the dugout, Coaches are watching how you interact at the games.
•Avoid any signs of disappointment or bleacher coaching. Deal with it the next time your practice in the back yard, not at the park and not on the drive home.
•If you have more to add please email Cheri.
•Check the Event Page and see the list of Student Athletes that will be at the event you’re attending.
•The Week Before the Advocate assigned has to EMAIL the other Advocates with athletes attending the event and get contact information.
•Email each Student Athlete or group email and ask them to TEXT you and give them a deadline and make sure they reply to set up communications. If they don’t then notify their Advocate or parent
•Go to the tournament link and look for a camp or list of colleges attending the event.
•Share with the Student Athletes that will be attending a week in advance.
•Student Athletes need to share their Calendar with you by using OnBoarding Document #1
Advocate – Day of Event
•Be the first one in the park.
•Find the tournament director
•See if there is a College Coach signing sheet
•Walk from field to field all through the day to identify which colleges are there.
•Find CSA Student Athletes games and go say hello and watch a couple innings to see and evaluate their play
•See what coaches are watching and who they’re watching. Even if it is coaches at games that are not CSA kids. Get an idea of what they’re looking for.
•Ask the coaches our survey questions.
•By 3pm whatever time zone gather from the parents at the tournament who is there and compile a list by Division of the school.
•Text the players and direct them to email Coaches appropriate for their Age Group and talent level.
•Student Athletes
•Student Athletes must Copy the Advocate of the tournament and your own Advocate with the emails that must be sent out.
•Emails must be sent out each night of a multi day event.
•Text your Advocate after EVERY game during recruiting season. Give a summary of your game.
•Parents – Day of Event
•If at Tournaments that are not attended by CSA Advocate and help us with the list of Coaches.
•No Parents behind backstop
•NCCA rules indicate you cannot talk to College Coaches, this is protocol for ALL AGE GROUPS and conferences. It does not help your Student Athletes.
•Please stay clear of the dugout, Coaches are watching how you interact at the games.
•Avoid any signs of disappointment or bleacher coaching. Deal with it the next time your practice in the back yard, not at the park and not on the drive home.
•If you have more to add please email Cheri.
What to Say to a College Coach
•Hi, Are you familiar with CSA? Quick introduction of CSA – we stay with them until they graduate college! We’re after the right FIT for the Student Athletes
•Direct them to our Events Page showing what CSA players are at the event.
•Ask what other tournaments they’ll be at this season
•Ask them What Class they’re working on and show them the Student Athlete Page.
•Ask if they have room for any ‘21’s be prepared to show a couple top 22’s & 23’s videos.
•Direct them to our Student Athlete page by clicking twice on Student Athletes so they see the long list of talent
•Be prepared to show a top 22’s, 23’s, 24’s that will be at tournaments that they’ll be at.
•Invite them to Check out our Events page during the Event and before they set out for the Next
•Direct them to our Events Page showing what CSA players are at the event.
•Ask what other tournaments they’ll be at this season
•Ask them What Class they’re working on and show them the Student Athlete Page.
•Ask if they have room for any ‘21’s be prepared to show a couple top 22’s & 23’s videos.
•Direct them to our Student Athlete page by clicking twice on Student Athletes so they see the long list of talent
•Be prepared to show a top 22’s, 23’s, 24’s that will be at tournaments that they’ll be at.
•Invite them to Check out our Events page during the Event and before they set out for the Next
What we really do at Tournaments
Plan to attend tournaments, friendlies, games, clinics, camps.
Attend events where College Coaches attend, it’s a bonus if other CSA Student Athletes are there.
Wear our BRAND Everywhere!
Our goal at College attended events is to RE – Direct Colleges to see CSA Student Athletes that are There or redirect them to see them at another event.
Target other Teams that are at the event. Identify the talented players and ask them what their recruiting plan is?
It’s nice to see the Calendar and introduce yourself to other CSA Student Athletes.
Set up Team #TruthRecruiting events for a FREE Recruiting Event to introduce the Truth about recruiting
Attend events where College Coaches attend, it’s a bonus if other CSA Student Athletes are there.
Wear our BRAND Everywhere!
Our goal at College attended events is to RE – Direct Colleges to see CSA Student Athletes that are There or redirect them to see them at another event.
Target other Teams that are at the event. Identify the talented players and ask them what their recruiting plan is?
It’s nice to see the Calendar and introduce yourself to other CSA Student Athletes.
Set up Team #TruthRecruiting events for a FREE Recruiting Event to introduce the Truth about recruiting
Informal Team #TruthRecruiting in Person
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BEFORE a Student Athletes Goes on Campus - Must have a CALL - Customize these Bullet Points to meet the specific visit and Student Athlete
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•Be engaged, ask questions especially find out what a daily routine is like for players
•If given the opportunity talk to players/watch their interactions with Coaching Staff •Most of these are unofficial visits. Advocate needs to call and confirm with College Coach and provide a point of contact in addition to their team coach. •CSA or Parents Be in the background, not the leader. We cannot ever attend with the Student Athlete or negotiate their contracts. NCAA rules. •Let us do the promoting of the visit so the language is correct. •Take pictures on your trip. •Enjoy the journey. Build memories. •Offer/No Offer – talk about the options. •Always bring a parent or guardian, never a friend or significant other. •Bring Copy of Transcripts. •Make sure you’ve registered NCAA. •No drinking/no partying, nothing illegal… they’ll test you. •Use your manners. •Write down names of all personnel so you can thank them. •Write handwritten thank you note. •What role will you be playing on the team •Criteria grid. •Go with Girls/Stay with team – don’t go sit with parents •Go to Student Store and buy a shirt or hat |
Phone Call with a Coach
- •Do a virtual tour BEFORE you speak live with the coach.
•Know everything possible about the Team and the Coaches and the Academics.
•Read their press releases on the previous season.
•Google their conference and the “name of sport, school, sport, ncaa standings” and see how they did the previous season
•Look at the roster and see how many student athletes are in each class.
•Ask why do they leave? Ask personal questions of the coach that you cannot find online. Ask what made them interested in you?
•Find out what the next steps are?
•If they ask you who else you’re looking out, either state that you’re not too sure just yet or be REALLY honest as they all know each other.
•Discuss anything that might be of concern with your Advocate before the call.
•The Advocate can “role play” questions.
•Write down your questions….
•Ask with the Next Steps are?
•Start to Create Columns on your Decision Grid
End of Season Review - Phone Call with Family/Student Athlete
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Before you Accept an Offer....
When one of your Student Athletes starts the visits and offer stage, please email this to them. Go over it on the Phone together.
It's that crazy time of year when they all try to go-it-alone
1. Call your Advocate
2. Consider your Options – this is a 40 year Commitment for your Future not just 4 years of College.
a. USE the Decision Grid to evaluate and uncover the pro's and con's.
b. Use the Spreadsheet and add all the columns about what you like or don't like.
c. Evaluate each column on a scale of 1-10
3. Have a Financial column.
a. How much does it cost with Room and Board?
b. What is the Offering from the College?
c. Evaluate EXACTLY how much out of pocket it will cost
d. How will you pay for the rest?
e. Any hidden fees or parking, books?
5. Call your Travel Ball Coach ask if there is any protocol that they follow as a club - tell your club NOT to post until you're finished with all the decline calls to the other coaches.
6. When all the points about have been done then, text a photo of the visit and clip and name of the College to 9496339944 and your Advocate
7. CSA will post THEN the parents can share and promote and add their own Congratulations.
8. Don’t forget to THANK everyone, even your T Ball Coach, Teachers, Coaches, Advocates! It goes along way and leaves a nice lasting impression of your kindness.
It's that crazy time of year when they all try to go-it-alone
1. Call your Advocate
2. Consider your Options – this is a 40 year Commitment for your Future not just 4 years of College.
a. USE the Decision Grid to evaluate and uncover the pro's and con's.
b. Use the Spreadsheet and add all the columns about what you like or don't like.
c. Evaluate each column on a scale of 1-10
3. Have a Financial column.
a. How much does it cost with Room and Board?
b. What is the Offering from the College?
c. Evaluate EXACTLY how much out of pocket it will cost
d. How will you pay for the rest?
e. Any hidden fees or parking, books?
- Before you accept, NEVER post on Social media before the following!
- Call the intended College Coach and reconfirm the terms of the offer and next steps.
- Call EVERY College that had you on a visit or phone call that would have considered you still being recruited. Thank them for the consideration and let them know you’ve selected another College.
- Do not Text or Email.
- If the Coach doesn’t answer you may leave a voicemail.
- IMPORTANT step as the Coaching world is ALL connected and you never know when they may vote for you for an award or become your future coach.
5. Call your Travel Ball Coach ask if there is any protocol that they follow as a club - tell your club NOT to post until you're finished with all the decline calls to the other coaches.
6. When all the points about have been done then, text a photo of the visit and clip and name of the College to 9496339944 and your Advocate
7. CSA will post THEN the parents can share and promote and add their own Congratulations.
8. Don’t forget to THANK everyone, even your T Ball Coach, Teachers, Coaches, Advocates! It goes along way and leaves a nice lasting impression of your kindness.
Accepting an Offer
•Take your time.
•Evaluate
•Use your spreadsheet where you’ve collected “On a Scale of 1-10” ranking the criteria that is important
•Investigate previous years of success or failure for the coaching staff
•Ask others that have been to that particular program and ask their competition in their conference all about the Coaches/Performance/Reputation
•It’s your time as a family to vet out the negatives because it is all going to look green right now.
•Uncover all “costs” to attend, there are lots of hidden expenses, parking, books, food, rent, transportation
•Inform the Student Athlete to make a Social Media announcement thanking EVERYONE who has participated in their journey, nice thing to do, classy and covers all the volunteers, coaches, clinicians and Advocate.
•Make sure the Student Athlete connects their Athletic Director and Student Counselor at their High School and share the news and possibly the local press.
•Make sure the Student Athlete connects the Student Counselor at High School with the Academic Advisor at the attended college to make sure they’re eligible per all NCAA or NAIA requirements.
•Work rate.
•You just got hired…
•Verbal / Vanish
•Risk / Reward
•Best gift ever is seeing you in the cap n gown!
•Never share your offer with Other People, especially other Athletes. Keep it to yourselves.
•Evaluate
•Use your spreadsheet where you’ve collected “On a Scale of 1-10” ranking the criteria that is important
•Investigate previous years of success or failure for the coaching staff
•Ask others that have been to that particular program and ask their competition in their conference all about the Coaches/Performance/Reputation
•It’s your time as a family to vet out the negatives because it is all going to look green right now.
•Uncover all “costs” to attend, there are lots of hidden expenses, parking, books, food, rent, transportation
•Inform the Student Athlete to make a Social Media announcement thanking EVERYONE who has participated in their journey, nice thing to do, classy and covers all the volunteers, coaches, clinicians and Advocate.
•Make sure the Student Athlete connects their Athletic Director and Student Counselor at their High School and share the news and possibly the local press.
•Make sure the Student Athlete connects the Student Counselor at High School with the Academic Advisor at the attended college to make sure they’re eligible per all NCAA or NAIA requirements.
•Work rate.
•You just got hired…
•Verbal / Vanish
•Risk / Reward
•Best gift ever is seeing you in the cap n gown!
•Never share your offer with Other People, especially other Athletes. Keep it to yourselves.
So, You’ve Committed to Play in College – Now What?
What to do ONCE you commit:
- Set up a consistent time to text each week so your Coach knows that you're reaching out and keeping them informed as to your progress and this will create constant communication. Put it on your Calendar and be proactively engaging with them. They need to be continuously updated on your growth.
- Get to work… you just got "hired" to be a Student Athlete at the intended University/College. You’re expected to continue your growth in your sport at the rate of your peers and bridging the gap from where you are today to a starting position when you get there.
- Evaluate your workout plan and make sure it is mirrored to what the University/College expects. You should ask your College Coach for a Work Out Plan that will make you GAME READY for the Freshman Season. Be proactive, show you're ready to WORK.
- Start eating and treating your body like a high performing athlete. Ask your Parents to COMMIT to helping you with meals in your home. This needs to be a lifestyle change, you'll appreciate it!
- Make sure you're compliance with NAIA and have sent in all Transcripts and Test Scores.
- Continue texting your Advocate Monthly as we're here for the ENTIRE Journey!
- Review your website. Send email to CollegiateSportsAdvocate@gmail.com with changes.
- The biggest issue with early committing is what is called “Verbal & Vanish”. That is when a Student Athlete commits and then quits the team that they committed with and chooses another team that isn’t performing at the same work rate or preparing you for College. You need be continue to play against the top talent that will prepare you for your layer of the sport. It is a red flag for a College Coach to see the “cruising” or disappearing. You have to BE BETTER than when they recruited you. This is the biggest reason for freshmen not playing or getting cut off the roster! WORK!!! Keep PLAYING DO NOT quit your high school or Travel team as you need to be prepared to PLAY when you get there.
- Keep using your Calendar, keep it updated and master time management! Improve constantly on Time Management, Accountability and Communication skills, these are LIFE Skills!
- Are you connected with your College, Conference and Competitors on Social Media? Stay informed, updated and totally engaged.
- Are you connected with CSA on Social Media?
- Remember, CSA stays with you throughout your college career. We want to help you overcome any challenges and celebrate your successes so continue to text over photos of accomplishments and awards both on the field and in the classroom.
- Keep coming to the Trainings CSA Offers
- Please stay in Touch with CSA we want to provide you whatever resources you need!
NLI Signing Day - Other Signing Events
•Congratulations, you've committed to your Dream School! Please read the following reminders and notes.
•Enjoy this special time.
- Take lots of photos.
- Celebrate with friends and family that have been on this journey with you.
- Plan a celebration specifically for your Student Athlete. They've achieved a lot!
- Please text your signing photo to 949-633-9944.
- Check in with your Athletic Directors for a specific date and invite your Advocate, Coaches and others who have participated in your journey to your event at your school. MORE NLI Info
•CSA Partnered with a Scholarship company that shows you how to get additional scholarships even when you're in school and CSA gives the discount directly to you. email us for more information.
•If you've received your acceptance letter, please text a photo with your Student Athlete holding it! text it to- (949) 633-9944
•Please check in with your school counselor and make sure that they validate your eligibility for the conference your intending to play ie; NCAA or NAIA. Please make sure you HAVE your NCAA or NAIA Number and it is activated. You can't play if you're not eligible. Verify NOW!
•Keep your grades up to the maximum. We’ve seen scholarships reduced due to declining grades.
•DO YOUR Athletic workouts. We have seen disappointment Student Athletes and loss of scholarship and playing time due to lack of conditioning and training. You are expected to perform at the level that they recruited you for. We give you a free D1 Athletic Work out! See attached.
•Keep texting your Advocate, we're here to help until you GRADUATE from College!
•Help your Student Athlete develop GREAT eating habits for being a great Athlete, see attachments for a great plan.
What we don’t do
We don’t cold call College Coaches to introduce young players to them. Invite Coaches to see them play. If the Student Athlete isn’t on a team
Going to events where they’ll show up then you need to recommend another team or to attend other tournaments.
We don’t need to get in the car and go meet with people face to face… You’re way to busy for that. A phone works fine.
Have the Student Athletes follow the CSA Steps and EMAIL and invite them to see them play, CSA Does not email an individual coach for a player.
Corporate will do that strategically during the year.
If you feel compelled to help at that level then we’re missing the queues of college recruiting.
We don’t sell with combine numbers unless validated from a Name Recognizable event. That should be sent to CSA for the Website.
The reason the College Coaches like us is because WE understand the layers of the sport and gather feedback from their actions or no actions.
We HAVE to have Video….
The End of the Season Call was designed to provide solid feedback as to their level of play, what coaches showed interest if any, redirect them to
Tournaments and Events to gather feedback.
Send the to a Multi School camp to gather feedback.
When you have a Student Athlete of VALUE to them then they’ll engage with you. Talent level, Tournament Schedule, Team name.
Going to events where they’ll show up then you need to recommend another team or to attend other tournaments.
We don’t need to get in the car and go meet with people face to face… You’re way to busy for that. A phone works fine.
Have the Student Athletes follow the CSA Steps and EMAIL and invite them to see them play, CSA Does not email an individual coach for a player.
Corporate will do that strategically during the year.
If you feel compelled to help at that level then we’re missing the queues of college recruiting.
We don’t sell with combine numbers unless validated from a Name Recognizable event. That should be sent to CSA for the Website.
The reason the College Coaches like us is because WE understand the layers of the sport and gather feedback from their actions or no actions.
We HAVE to have Video….
The End of the Season Call was designed to provide solid feedback as to their level of play, what coaches showed interest if any, redirect them to
Tournaments and Events to gather feedback.
Send the to a Multi School camp to gather feedback.
When you have a Student Athlete of VALUE to them then they’ll engage with you. Talent level, Tournament Schedule, Team name.
Targeting Prospective New Student Athletes
Identify the type of Student Athlete that you want to work with.
•Talented athlete
•Provide relevant recruiting information or knowledge
•Name drop
•Ask your current clients to recommend you to them
Build a Network of Student Athletes, Clinicians, Tournament Directors, Umpires, Travel ball Coaches
Build Relationships that set you apart
•Talking with College Coaches at events and parents see it
•Have relevant information on Social Media where people want to hear and see what we do
Follow up with interest and leads and know when to walk away as some will never get it
•Have a list in your inbox of who you’ve spoken with
•Know who you’ve emailed to
Ask for the opportunity
•Tell them you’d love to work with their Student Athlete, be genuine
•Give them a deadline for ideal time to get into the system.
•Talented athlete
- Top Team
- Top Tournaments
- Social Media using key works ‘
•Provide relevant recruiting information or knowledge
•Name drop
•Ask your current clients to recommend you to them
Build a Network of Student Athletes, Clinicians, Tournament Directors, Umpires, Travel ball Coaches
Build Relationships that set you apart
•Talking with College Coaches at events and parents see it
•Have relevant information on Social Media where people want to hear and see what we do
Follow up with interest and leads and know when to walk away as some will never get it
•Have a list in your inbox of who you’ve spoken with
•Know who you’ve emailed to
Ask for the opportunity
•Tell them you’d love to work with their Student Athlete, be genuine
•Give them a deadline for ideal time to get into the system.
Questions for Student Athletes to Ask College Coaches
- •Do virtual tour first so to make sure you’re not asking obvious questions that are already
Answered.
•What academic resources are provided, tutoring, online..
•How are scholarships handled each year, do they renew, can I earn more
•What Financial Aid resources are available.
•What about Study Abroad or Internships
•How do you prepare the Seniors for the Work Force
•What are the Admission steps, requirements, likelihood of being accepted
•What are the training facilities like and what resources for alternative healing and medical, how is it paid for?
•Did you already look at all the degree programs and have a couple alternate choices.
•Team demands and requirements.
•What is housing like and do we have to or can we stay longer in the dorms?
•Look into their Coaching Style, philosophy and watch them coach.
•How many graduate, why don’t they?
•How many go on to Post Secondary degrees in my major?
Got a Lead from CSA?
We had a lot of leads from the website last week and surprisingly they're not always great ones and some don't even return your calls but that is ok. Here's the protocol that should be followed.
Please do the following within 48hrs.
A. Text them
B. Call them
C. Return the email and introduce yourself.
D. Set up a time to talk
E. Send them the Prospective Texting Codes (attached for Prospective New CSA)
F. Look them up on Social Media and connect with them.
After all is completed, please reply to me so I can take it out of my inbox.
Please do the following within 48hrs.
A. Text them
B. Call them
C. Return the email and introduce yourself.
D. Set up a time to talk
E. Send them the Prospective Texting Codes (attached for Prospective New CSA)
F. Look them up on Social Media and connect with them.
After all is completed, please reply to me so I can take it out of my inbox.
Athlete Gets a Lead from a College
2. When you get a lead for one of your Student Athletes from a College Coach please do the following.
A. Send to your Student Athlete with instructions.
B. They should do a virtual tour
C. They need to call and talk to the Coach whether they think they will like it or not. How do they know if they don't take 5 minutes to chat.
D. They have 48 hrs to do this and connect with the Coach and if they do not we will be less likely to include them in the future.
We HAVE to respect that the College Coaches know better than we do who will be a fit for their program.
If we don't respect it, the Coaches use other resources. They're only responding because we put it out on an Email directly to them.
A. Send to your Student Athlete with instructions.
B. They should do a virtual tour
C. They need to call and talk to the Coach whether they think they will like it or not. How do they know if they don't take 5 minutes to chat.
D. They have 48 hrs to do this and connect with the Coach and if they do not we will be less likely to include them in the future.
We HAVE to respect that the College Coaches know better than we do who will be a fit for their program.
If we don't respect it, the Coaches use other resources. They're only responding because we put it out on an Email directly to them.
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