How to Get Recruited by a College Team in Cross Country

Many high school cross country athletes dream of being recruited by a college cross country team. However, if the phones aren't ringing nonstop from recruiters, there are things an athlete can do to increase their chances of being recruited. By doing a little self-promotion, athletes can make recruiters more aware of their abilities. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

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      Obtain written letters of recommendation from all coaches. High school cross country coaches, as well as track coaches if applicable, can write letters of recommendation for the athlete to increase chances of recruitments by college teams.

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      Attend events offered by the colleges you want to run for. Many college cross country programs offer camps, training seminars and host events for the sport. By attending these events, the athlete has the opportunity to meet the coaches, and raise her chance of being recruited. Remember to make a good impression at these events, as first impressions are lasting, and it can make or break the chance of being recruited.

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      Clip newspaper articles. Keep any articles that focus on personal achievements, successes as well as team highlights. You want to prove to the college team that you are a benefit to them.

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      Complete and return all information requested by colleges quickly. When a college requests information, they are most likely interested in the athlete. By returning the desired information in a timely manner, it helps to speed up the evaluation process.

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      Request coaches complete and return all information requested quickly also. Coaches undoubtedly are busy people. However, it is very important that they, too, return requested information quickly.