11.  If a Coach from a School outside My Target List Wants to Recruit Me, I’ll Tell Him I’m Not Interested.

Avoid rushing to judgment if a coach expresses interest in recruiting you. A lot can change in a few months. A school that you dismiss now may look a lot more attractive later on. Never lie to or mislead a coach, but you should also avoid making snap judgments. Make sure you research every opportunity before deciding.

Once you decide exactly where you want to go, and after you have signed a Letter of Intent, tell the other coaches who are interested in you to remove you from their recruiting list. Make sure to thank them sincerely for their interest in you. Not only does it show good character, but if you ever want to transfer, that school can still be a good option.

LESSON LEARNED: Keep your options open! Avoid rushing to judgment until you have made up your mind. You should also visit each school that shows interest in you-it’s the best way to decide if it’s a place you not only want to compete for, but make your new home as well.

12.  Coaches Will Notice Me When I Have A Big Senior Season.

Lacrosse is a spring sport and you most likely will know where you are going to college by the time your senior season is underway. Also, some coaches have already made up their “A-List” of recruits and narrowed it down to their top priority prospects by the fall of your senior year.

LESSON LEARNED: Your junior year will be most important recruiting time, period.  However, that does not mean you can’t “reach out” to school that interest you after your freshman and sophomore years if you are already making a significant contribution to your high school team.  It will allow you to get on the coach’s radar. During your sophomore year, you can be connecting with college coaches to ensure they know about you and you are on their radar.

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