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Justin Corliss Athlete Interview – Committed to Point Loma Nazarene University
Posted by SportsForce in Athlete of the Week, Baseball, College, Commitments, Commitments, High School, Inspiring Stories, Q & A, Recruiting, Tips & AdviceMichael Davinni Athlete Interview – Committed to University of San Diego
Posted by SportsForce in Athlete of the Week, Baseball, College, Commitments, Commitments, High School, Inspiring Stories, Q & A, RecruitingEthan Hott Athlete Interview – Committed to Stanford University
Posted by SportsForce in Athlete of the Week, Baseball, College, Commitments, Commitments, High School, Inspiring Stories, Q & A, RecruitingMatt McNaney Athlete Interview – Committed to Trinity University
Posted by SportsForce in Athlete of the Week, Baseball, College, Commitments, Commitments, High School, Inspiring Stories, Q & A, RecruitingWill Ireland Athlete Interview – Committed to Orange Coast College
Posted by SportsForce in Athlete of the Week, Baseball, College, Commitments, High School, Inspiring Stories, Q & A, RecruitingBrian King Athlete Interview – Committed to Brandeis University
Posted by SportsForce in Athlete of the Week, Baseball, College, Commitments, Commitments, High School, Inspiring Stories, Q & A, RecruitingCade Nicol Athlete Interview – Committed to Colorado Mesa University
Posted by SportsForce in Athlete of the Week, Baseball, College, Commitments, Commitments, High School, Q & A, Recruiting, Tips & AdviceWe would like to congratulate Cade Nicol on his commitment to Colorado Mesa University. Here are Cade’s recruiting story and interview after his commitment. Good luck as a Maverick!
1. Share your recruiting story and status!
I didn’t know what to expect going in, it was a little more of a roller-coaster ride than I anticipated though. We had a lot of college programs go through some significant coaching changes during the process. We signed with SportsForce in May of 2018. It took a little bit of time to piece my profile together as it was the end of the school year, but once we cleared a summer vacation and some West Ranch Summer baseball, we really got moving in late July 2018. I committed on April 10, 2019. The NLI came about a week later, is when it became official.
2. What school are you going to, and why did you choose them?
I have chosen Colorado Mesa. They had every box checked that was important to me. I wanted a school that was good at other sports, and where the student body had a lot of school spirit year-round. I also wanted a school that was not too big and not too small. Some of the schools that were recruiting me were about the same size as my high school. As far as baseball goes, they have a coaching staff that has been there for a long time and have had great success. After experiencing the coaching carousel of college baseball, this really moved up on my list of importance. They also have a great fan base and support and play in one of the best college baseball stadiums.
3. How did SportsForce help in the process?
Ryan (Thompson) helped with so many things, answering questions about what college coaches were saying or not saying. Constantly giving advice, and helping mapping out strategies. Calming us down when college coaches kind of go in recruiting hibernation. Also, helping us save a ton of money by knowing which showcases to attend or not attend. Thank you to the people at SportsForce with getting my videos together and posting them up on YouTube and my profile.
4. What advice would you give to other players and parents with the recruiting process?
I would say, from what we learned, to start early if you can. I didn’t start until after my junior year. Also, learning how to put together effective videos together with good camera angles is a huge plus that we found. Coaches can’t always see you play live, they want video. Besides the 4 videos that SportsForce helped me put together, Colorado Mesa wanted a video after each outing that I had. I think we sent them 7 additional videos. Also, be patient and lean on your advisor, there are things that come up from college coaches that can be tricky to navigate. Having someone like Ryan Thompson and utilizing his experience throughout the process really helped balance everything.
5. How excited are you about your future in college?
Very excited, I can’t wait to be a part of the Colorado Mesa baseball team and contribute to hopefully reach and win a College World Series.
6. How much money do you anticipate your family saving in college expenses?
We saved $15,300 per year with everything added up
7. Would you recommend SportsForce to any other student-athletes? Why?
We already have, we have told several teammates and families from other schools, that there is no comparison to the other “recruiting services” out there. Having someone like Ryan was the key. Someone that has the college coaches’ ear, and when they tell a coach they need to look at this player, they do. I received a lot of calls right after Ryan reached out to them. Colorado Mesa coach told me that right up front, that he was calling me because of what Ryan Thompson said about me.
Read below, why we are different from every recruiting group in the country.
Why SportsForce is Different:
* View our Home Page Video Unlike most recruiting companies, we do not just partner with anyone for our hands-on recruiting programs. Instead, we only partner with qualified players who meet our Five academic, athletic, and coachability selection factors. We evaluate between 10,000-12,000 players each summer and fall at top showcases and selectively advise, and advocate for only a limited number of players each year by directly contacting college coaches to help them maximize recruiting offers. Each of our expert college recruiters is limited to how many players they will advise so there is the best combination of hands-on guidance and personal recruiting outreach to college coaches. Social Media Exposure: We also utilize our growing Twitter following at @SportsForceBB which is followed by over 500 NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JC coaches nationwide and growing fast.
To Get Evaluated by Our Expert College Recruiting Staff:
Option 1: Complete our Recruiting Questionnaire
Option 2: Email us at scouting@sportsforceonline.com
Options 3: DM us on Instagram @SportsForceBB or Twitter @SportsForceBB and share recent video, stats, or measurables (velocity, 60, exit speed, pop time, etc…) for our scouts to evaluate.
Find out if Your Son’s Qualifies for One of Our Hands-On Recruiting Programs?
Twitter Recruiting Education & College Needs Posts:
We post ongoing recruiting education and post NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JC needs year around.
Follow us on Twitter @SportsForceBB account and join over 500 hundred NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JC coaches nationwide that follow us and growing fast.
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Ryan Novis Athlete Interview – Committed to St. Mary’s College
Posted by SportsForce in Athlete of the Week, Baseball, College, Commitments, High School, Inspiring Stories, Q & A, Recruiting, Tips & AdviceWe would like to congratulate Ryan Novis on his commitment to St. Mary’s College. Here are Ryan’s recruiting story and interview after his commitment. Good luck as a Gael
1. Share your recruiting story and status!
We started the recruiting process late but didn’t know it. At first we didn’t think we needed help, but after a while what we were hearing from recruiters, schools, and showcases did not add up. Everyone was very positive, and despite our son’s many accolades (All District, All State, Junior All American) our communication with the colleges seemed to stall. We sought out Andrew and his team at SportsForce and they had an immediate impact for us. They helped us move beyond the marketing hype and wishful thinking and were able to give us real information we could act on, even when we didn’t want to hear it.
They were always honest and supportive, a tough combination.
With their help, we reworked Ryan’s profile and videos (never underestimate how important this is!) and they could tell us who was really interested in Ryan and who was trying to collect a fee for a camp. Being recruited is a highly competitive process, especially on the west coast where the number of talented athletes outnumbers the available scholarship opportunities nearly five to one.
The process starts earlier and earlier, and is more competitive in every way. To be honest, I am not sure how the Coaches themselves manage to navigate this process. It’s challenging for everyone, but Andrew and his team helped us get a handle on it, helped us put together a real plan we could act on, and they supported us through our efforts. In the end, the offers started to come and when the right school offered Ryan, everyone in the family was informed enough to know that it was the right offer.
In the end we feel incredibly blessed because Ryan found exactly the right opportunity, at the right school for him and we could not be happier. I do not believe this would have been possible without the help of the Sportsforce team.
2. What school are you going to, and why did you choose them?
Ryan is going to St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA. Ryan selected St. Mary’s because it had the best of all the factors that mattered the most to him. They are a division 1 school that competes in the West Coast Conference. They need players in Ryan’s position – outfield, and the school is well known for its academics. As a final bonus it is located in Northern California, a beautiful part of the country.
3. How did SportsForce help in the process?
1) Advice – Andrew provided excellent and honest assessments
2) Programs – the email template, campaigns and tracking sheets made things much more manageable
3) Q&A – They helped us prepare for conversations with coaches and campus visit
4) Video editing – they took our raw footage and dramatically improved the presentation
5) Insight – The events we attended that were recommended by the SportsForce team lead to real recruiting conversations.
6) Encouragement – It can be a long frustrating process and SportsForce was always supportive and encouraging.
4. What advice would you give to other players and parents with the recruiting process?
There are a lot of people who are happy to sell you what you want to hear. In my business I work with many advisors, some of them earning many hundreds of dollars per hour and they are well worth it because of the trouble they save me. Once I realized that Andrew and his team were much they same, their value became obvious. Get with their program and follow it. Early. If your son (or daughter) really does have what it takes to play at the next level, having a solid recruiting advisor in my opinion makes that process easier to navigate.
5. How excited are you abou your future in college?
He is extremely excited about his future in college as is the whole family.
6. How much money do you anticipate your family saving in college expenses?
We will have saved about $100,000 due to the athletic scholarship money.
7. Would you recommend SportsForce to any other student-athletes? Why?
I would absolutely recommend SportsForce for all the reasons I have mentioned above.
Read below, why we are different from every recruiting group in the country.
Why SportsForce is Different:
* View our Home Page Video Unlike most recruiting companies, we do not just partner with anyone for our hands-on recruiting programs. Instead, we only partner with qualified players who meet our Five academic, athletic, and coachability selection factors. We evaluate between 10,000-12,000 players each summer and fall at top showcases and selectively advise, and advocate for only a limited number of players each year by directly contacting college coaches to help them maximize recruiting offers. Each of our expert college recruiters is limited to how many players they will advise so there is the best combination of hands-on guidance and personal recruiting outreach to college coaches. Social Media Exposure: We also utilize our growing Twitter following at @SportsForceBB which is followed by over 500 NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JC coaches nationwide and growing fast.
To Get Evaluated by Our Expert College Recruiting Staff:
Option 1: Complete our Recruiting Questionnaire
Option 2: Email us at scouting@sportsforceonline.com
Options 3: DM us on Instagram @SportsForceBB or Twitter @SportsForceBB and share recent video, stats, or measurables (velocity, 60, exit speed, pop time, etc…) for our scouts to evaluate.
Find out if Your Son’s Qualifies for One of Our Hands-On Recruiting Programs?
Twitter Recruiting Education & College Needs Posts:
We post ongoing recruiting education and post NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JC needs year around.
Follow us on Twitter @SportsForceBB account and join over 500 hundred NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JC coaches nationwide that follow us and growing fast.
Tagging us: If you have some good video to share with us, make sure to tag us @SportsForceBB or DM us and we will review it.
Nigel Duff Athlete Interview – Committed to Beloit College
Posted by SportsForce in Athlete of the Week, Baseball, College, Commitments, Commitments, High School, Inspiring Stories, Q & A, RecruitingWe would like to congratulate Nigel Duff on his commitment to Beloit College. Here are Nigel’s recruiting story and interview after his commitment. Good luck as a Buccaneer!
1. Share your recruiting story and status!
I got a late start in my recruiting process–I didn’t start until I was a junior in high school. I hadn’t been recruited much at all until I really got started with SportsForce. I comitted in February of my senior year.
2. What school are you going to, and why did you choose them?
I am attending Beloit College in Beloit, WI. I chose them not only for baseball but also for the academic experience and the comfort I felt when I visited campus.
3. How did SportsForce help in the process?
SportsForce helped me a ton, mostly with getting my name out there to schools where they thought I would be a potential fit. They also helped with what to do and say when coaches started reaching out.
4. What advice would you give to other players and parents with the recruiting process?
Start as early as you can. It will give you more chances to communicate with coaches and figure out where the best fit will be for you, not only as an athlete but as a student as well.
5. How excited are you about your future in college?
I’m super excited about my future in college; I can’t wait to get to campus & get started.
6. How much money do you estimate your family saving in college expenses over the entirety of your college career?
Between my academic scholarship and other financial aid, I’m going to pay about 1/3 of the total cost of tuition & room and board for my freshman year. As long as I keep my grades up, that shouldn’t change much over the course of my college career.
7. Would you recommend SportsForce to any other student-athletes? Why?
I would definitely recommend SportsForce, especially if you’re unsure how to start like I was. They do a great job of helping you get your name out there while also keeping your interests and goals in mind.
Read below, why we are different from every recruiting group in the country.
Why SportsForce is Different:
* View our Home Page Video Unlike most recruiting companies, we do not just partner with anyone for our hands-on recruiting programs. Instead, we only partner with qualified players who meet our Five academic, athletic, and coachability selection factors. We evaluate between 10,000-12,000 players each summer and fall at top showcases and selectively advise, and advocate for only a limited number of players each year by directly contacting college coaches to help them maximize recruiting offers. Each of our expert college recruiters is limited to how many players they will advise so there is the best combination of hands-on guidance and personal recruiting outreach to college coaches. Social Media Exposure: We also utilize our growing Twitter following at @SportsForceBB which is followed by over 500 NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JC coaches nationwide and growing fast.
To Get Evaluated by Our Expert College Recruiting Staff:
Option 1: Complete our Recruiting Questionnaire
Option 2: Email us at scouting@sportsforceonline.com
Options 3: DM us on Instagram @SportsForceBB or Twitter @SportsForceBB and share recent video, stats, or measurables (velocity, 60, exit speed, pop time, etc…) for our scouts to evaluate.
Find out if Your Son’s Qualifies for One of Our Hands-On Recruiting Programs?
Twitter Recruiting Education & College Needs Posts:
We post ongoing recruiting education and post NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JC needs year around.
Follow us on Twitter @SportsForceBB account and join over 500 hundred NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JC coaches nationwide that follow us and growing fast.
Tagging us: If you have some good video to share with us, make sure to tag us @SportsForceBB or DM us and we will review it.