At CAFA Group along with our ally NCSA, the organization leading college scouting and the most successful athletic recruiting network in the United States, we want created success stories for the latinamerican high school athletes placing in college programs that are right for them through a digital platform, which offers them and their families three powerful elements:
A college coach logs into NCSA network every 10 minutes. This is an opportunity for you to catch the eye of one of more 35,000 active college coaches in the digital platform and take one step closer to being recruited for a university in the United States.
The database system Recruit-Match of NCSA allows you to build a custom profile complete with stats, athletic highlights and a skills video– so you can get your info out there.
Then, recruiting technology with complex custom algorithms work to match you with your best-fit opportunities – exposing you to roster spots and scholarships you’d otherwise never
be aware of.
At CAFA Group we are driven by a passion to help athletes succeed. We are here because we love sports and we want to help you to play it and at the same time you get a university degree. It motivates us to use our experience to facilitate the complex recruiting process, so we are ready to offer you a personalized help.
Regardless of your athletic ability or academic standing, you can dramatically increase your chances of being recruited by being prepared and polished. Here’s a checklist of important tasks that you’ll need to undertake at various points in the recruiting process, beginning freshman year of high school.
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Thoroughly review the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
Use Division I core course worksheet inside the NCAA guide to set specific academic goals and plan a core course schedule
Begin SAT/ACT test preparation. Sign up for a free practice SAT or ACT to determine your prep needs
Keep your grades up. Try a free homework help session
Determine your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) to familiarize yourself with the collegiate financial aid process
Apply to all colleges you are interested in attending Athletic:
Join a club or team outside of your high school that will provide more competition and better coaching (if applicable to your sport)
Attend camps and combines if invited by a coach who is heavily recruiting you or invites you to a one-day pro-rated recruiting camp as a prospect.
Start a correspondence log to keep track of your communications with college coaches
Begin building a scouting report to present to college coaches
Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and make sure your high school counselor sends your transcript at the end of junior year
Plan official and unofficial visits to local college campuses, always contacting the coaches beforehand to arrange a meeting
Create a highlight or skills video using sport-specific video guidelines
Compile a list of target schools based on your qualifications
As an athlete you never go into an important game or match without a game plan. Plotting out your strategy helps you win, and it prepares you for any unexpected twists that you might encounter. Consider the recruiting process to be one of the biggest competitions of your life. It’s one that requires a perfect plan of attack.
Develop a Measurable Action Plan (MAP)
It’s
extremely important for college recruits to be well organized, and that’s
why a Measurable Action Plan is vital. A MAP provides a timeline for you to
follow during each step of the recruiting process. It should include athletic
goals, academic goals, a growing list of colleges that you are interested in, a
checklist of coaches that you need to get in contact with, and much more.Having a MAP can ensure that you’re
being thorough. And being thorough is the key to finding the most scholarship
opportunities at schools that are a good fit for you, and earning as many
scholarship dollars as you can.
An CAFA scout can help you put your
recruiting action plan in motion after a quick scouting evaluation. Getting an
early start makes the recruiting process much more manageable in the long run.
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Podemos ajudá-lo a ser recrutado:
• Descubra as universidades adequadas • Conecte-se com os treinadores universitários • Encontre oportunidades de bolsas estudantis • Torne-se num atleta universitário
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The recruiting process is tough on high school athletes, and it’s stressful for parents too. Parents want the best for their kids, and as a parent the natural urge is to jump in and do anything you can to help your athletic offspring land a coveted athletic scholarship. But there’s a fine line between offering gentle guidance and being overbearing.Recruiting responsibility likes mainly with the athlete. Parents that take too active of a role in the recruiting process may actually hamper the efforts of their athletic son or daughter.
Don’t be a helicopter mom or “we dad”.
A helicopter parent hovers over their child and doesn’t let them grow or act on their own. A “we” parent lives vicariously through their child, and uses phrases like, “We are interested in State University and tomorrow we’re visiting College A&M”. Remember, the athlete is the one who should be in charge of the recruiting process.
Teach humility and use the “ACE” formula.Some gifted athletes are never told no.
College coaches don’t want to add attitude problems to their programs, so parents should try to instill humility in their child and nurture a humble, gracious athlete who works hard on the field and in the classroom.
The ACE (Academics, Character, Effort) formula is a good way to remember what’s important.
Academics: Teach the importance of having high academic standards at an early age and grades likely won’t ever be a problem.
Character: An athlete with character works hard, makes good decisions, and can become a team leader.
Effort: A good work ethic is a huge part of the success of student-athletes.
College athletes with the desire to improve on the field or court and in the classroom are all but guaranteed success.
Be an assistant and a mentor, and not just a cheerleader.
Teach your child how to stand on his/her own. Help them set goals, but give them the freedom to reach them on their own. Help coordinate the recruiting process, but make sure that your student-athlete does most of the work him/herself.Also, know that rejection is part of recruiting, so provide loving support when rejection happens and always remind your child that you’re proud of them. Rejection, and the response to it, can be an exercise in character building.
Create a timeline and a recruiting plan and follow them both.
There are several ways a parent can help with the recruiting process without taking over completely.
Set up a recruiting plan that includes academic tracking (including monitoring core courses and GPA), setting athletic goals, and creating a recruiting resume.
Get a third-party evaluation. Let’s be honest, parents aren’t the best talent evaluators. A third-party evaluation can help you realistically assess your child’s talent, which makes choosing a college a lot easier.
Become familiar with the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete and research college websites. Check college media guides online for athletes at colleges your son or daughter is interested in. Biographies of players already at the school can provide a good idea of what the program is looking for.
Set aside time for campus visits and make sure that your high school athlete is regularly communicating with coaches. A parent should never make calls to prospective coaches. Coaches recruit athletes, not parents.
Help your child create a highlight or skills video.
Encourage the athlete to have a positive relationship with his/her high school coach. College coaches talk to high school coaches during the recruiting process, and a bad relationship between a player and coach can prove to be harmful.
Stay informed and keep track of what your athlete should do to complete the recruitment plan.
One of the most effective roles you can play in the recruiting process is that of helping your athlete create a roadmap they can begin executing early in their high school career. Here’s a checklist of important tasks that you’ll need to undertake at various points in the recruiting process, beginning freshman year of high school.
Thoroughly review the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
Use Division I core course worksheet inside the NCAA guide to set specific academic goals and plan a core course schedule
Begin SAT/ACT test preparation. Sign up for a free practice SAT or ACT to determine your prep needs
Keep your grades up. Try a free homework help session
Determine your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) to familiarize yourself with the collegiate financial aid process
Apply to all colleges you are interested in attending Athletic:
Join a club or team outside of your high school that will provide more competition and better coaching (if applicable to your sport)
Attend camps and combines if invited by a coach who is heavily recruiting you or invites you to a one-day pro-rated recruiting camp as a prospect.
Start a correspondence log to keep track of your communications with college coaches
Begin building a scouting report to present to college coaches
Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and make sure your high school counselor sends your transcript at the end of junior year
Plan official and unofficial visits to local college campuses, always contacting the coaches beforehand to arrange a meeting
Create a highlight or skills video using sport-specific video guidelines
Compile a list of target schools based on your qualifications
Let's get you recruited. We can help you to:
• Discover the Right Schools • Connect with College Coaches • Unlock Scholarship Opportunities • Become a College Athlete
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How far would you travel to play in college? Would you look for a school in a city, or in the country? On a coast, or in the mountains?
Geographic fit is just one of the many considerations student-athletes and their families face when choosing the right fit for their college careers, but it's an important one. At CAFA we help you to find the best option that best suits your preferences, but keep in mind that our NCSA ally database technology can recommend you better university options in places you have not considered.
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The recruiting process is rarely easy. It’s a different experience for every student-athlete, and trying to find an athletic scholarship can be a wild rollercoaster ride. Being informed and knowing enough about the process is a valuable aid to the student athlete. These articles will help you and guide you to investigate and learn more about the recruitment process.
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Just because you are a standout athlete doesn't mean that college will be completely paid for with an athletic scholarship. Very few college athletes earn a full ride, but there are other forms of financial aid available to help defer college costs. In CAFA we offer the advice so that you can know all the options that you have to obtain financial aid.
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