Module 12: 9th Inning – Promotion

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The previous videos have identified the areas that recruiters are looking for.  You have developed a plan to become better at SCHOOL, MAKEUP, SKILLS, FITNESS and LIFE.  Now you’re ready to promote!  Don’t make the mistake of promoting yourself before you are prepared in each of these areas.  You must promote a quality product!

One of the biggest promotional challenges student athletes face is their lack of confidence and skill in communicating with recruiters.  The TRIPLE PLAY “ATHLETES ON FIRE PROGRAM” is specifically designed to help student athletes with this critical promotional skill.  Check it out!

Promotion is woven into everything you have written on your Planning Chart already.  Your goal is to make the recruiters’ job easier by feeding them the info they want.  When you seek experts to help you, you put them on your resume to promote yourself.  When you visit colleges and speak to coaches and trainers about how to improve your skills and fitness you are promoting yourself.  The best way to promote yourself is to become outstanding in SCHOOL, SKILLS, FITNESS, MAKEUP and LIFE!

You also need to connect with recruiters by developing a Target list of colleges, contacting coaches via email, visits, phone calls, letters, social media etc.  Producing a skills video is an absolute must.  Invite recruiters to come and see you play during your season or when you attend a showcase, camp or tournament!

Gaining the attention of recruiters is a team effort and you want to enlist the help of your own personal BOARD OF GOVERNORS…people that can help you connect with recruiters!  Parents, coaches, teachers, experts etc.  should all be on your Board of Governors.  Share your Ultimate Goals with them and ask them to help you Get There.  You will be amazed at the power of their support and connections.

Promotion takes a lot of work and those families that are proactive with their promoting are usually far more successful in achieving the choice they desire.  Always remember…YOU MUST BE PREPARED PROPERLY BEFORE YOU PROMOTE! Promote a quality student, athlete and person