Recruiting Secrets: The Five Secrets of Recruiting that You Need to Know

The Five Secrets of Recruiting that You Need to Know

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#1. You must market yourself to colleges.
Make a Highlight Video, with your two best halves of the season and send them out to everyone. What does this mean? Via email, via mail, and by phone to let them know your video is coming. Include not just your stats but also the awards you won at combines, camps and such. The more you market yourself the better chance you have to get recruited or at least looked at!

#2. You must attend reputable events only, do not waste your time on non essential events.

What does that mean. Yes, combines do matter; college coaches look at the stats and award winners of those reputable events. Which events mean something?

1.      National Underclassmen Combine
2.      Ultimate 100 Camp and Top Prospect Camp
3.      Nike Football Camp
4.      Under Amour Football Combine
5.      All American Combines (US Army, Under Amour, NUC)
6.      Elite 11 QB Camp
7.      All College Elite Camps (I.E. Florida’s Friday Night Lights, Texas’s Elite Camp) Camps that the college runs in the summer for Elite athletes only. There regular camps are not elite, just there invite camps
8.      College Junior Days and Spring Ball, The more you can have the college coach see you (if you are indeed a recruit) the better chance you have of them getting to know you and you getting to know them.

#3. College coaches do not watch every athlete’s film.
 It is important to know, if you are not someone they know about or are interested in, they are not going to watch your film. Period. Calling them will not get them to watch your film, but if your coach calls them and tell them you are legit, there will be a greater chance of getting it looked at. It is important to market yourself, but understand that if they are not interested they will not watch your film. College coaches create a ranking board…for example. John Smith #1, Rick Johnson #2, Eric Thomas #3. That means that they want John Smith First, Rick second and Eric third, they will not offer rick or Eric unless john is no longer interested.

#4. College Coaches can pull your offer.
If you get an offer that does not guarantee that offer will be there when your ready for them, you must make sure that you still have that offer, many times college coaches over offer in order to ensure they get the players they need, so if you don’t commit to them, they are not going to be committed to you, so it is important to decide where you want to go as quickly as you can in order to get the scholarship offer you want. Only the very very top elite can pick and choose…that means the top 100 players in the country only.

#5.  College scholarships are one year renewable.

That’s right, 1 year renewable scholarships. So when you hear, John Smith got a scholarship for five years or four years to North Carolina, which is not actually true. The truth is he has a one year scholarship that is renewable every year.  Now most coaches honor that year in and year out, but if you aren’t doing the job on the field or you cause problems on or off the field, the coach can choose NOT to renew your scholarship. Case in point, when Lane Kiffin took over at Tennessee, following spring ball, Coach Kiffin, decided not to renew 11 athletes’ scholarships. That is correct. It is up to you to perform and do the job, if you don’t you may not get your scholarship renewed.

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Coach Schuman's Tips for College Recruiting (Part 1 of 2)

Coach Schuman's Tips for College Recruiting (Part 2 of 2)

David Schuman

President, Schuman's Enterprises

Marc Mauro Combine King From Long Island Commits to Hofstra

NUC Event Writeup
Mauro, 6’0 187, took home the Fastest Man award after burning up the football field. Mauro ran a 4.40 forty, 4.22 shuttle, had a 30.5 inch vertical, 9’0 broad jump, and bench pressed 185 lbs 23 times. If Mauro breaks free, you better believe he is taking it all the way.


watch marc here from his junior year

Updated Kortland Webb Highlights Check it out!

NUC Alumni Update...Top Athletes are dominating Part One

NUC Alumni Update---this is just a few guys doing well.
Our first class was 2005, so most are redshirts sophomores or juniors and some freshman.
This is a part one update!

Tom Savage, QB, Freshman, Rutgers, 81-144-1105 yards-5tds
Daryl Freeney,WR, Soph, ECU 11 catches 172 yards 1 td
Tyrod Taylor, QB,Junior,VA TECH, 68-118-1154 yards, 9tds,(Heisman Candidate)
Joe Haden, CB, Junior, Florida, 39 Tackles, 2 sacks, 2 ints, 4 tfls( Jim Thorpe Candidate)
Wayne Crawford, OL, Soph, NC State, Starting OT
Matt Bush, OL, Junior,Harvard, Starting OL
Ebahn Feathers, QB, Freshman, Fresno State, Seeing significant time running the wildcat
Josh Haden, RB, Sophomore, Boston College, 58 carries 213 yards, before injury
Cameron Saddler, WR, Freshman, Pittsburgh, 3 catches on year
Steve Beauharnais (Pictured), LB, Freshman, 12 tackles, 1 punt block 1 TD
Scott Vallone, DL, Freshman, 18 tackles, 5 tackles for loss
Deatwan Williams, RB, freshman, Rutgers, 33 carries 233 yards 1td in reserve roll

Potential Top Prospect Courtney Williams, Class 2011 - 5-8, 173, RB - Ultimate 100 Camp

T0P PROSPECT DISCOVERY: Kortland "DeadLeg" Webb, Athlete, CLASS OF 2011

Kortland Webb, Class 2011: Athlete/QB, 5-10, 160, Horton Watkins High School, St. Louis, MO

The Discovery:
Kortland is a barnburner from a speed standpoint who can go from 0-60 mph in a blink of an eye. He throws the ball exceptionally well and accurately. He has amazing footwork and has a nice command of his offense. He has the ability to be a receiver, QB, run the wildcat offense and make a gigantic impact at all times of the game. He runs with ease and weave through the defense much like Christian Green of Tampa Catholic. He is a definite D-1a player who just needs to get his name out there. One of the best highlight tapes i have seen.

We rate on the performance of the athlete, we dont give stars, we give performance scores.
26-30- big time d-1 prospect
21-25- D-1 Prospect
18-21-1aa Scholarship prospect
14-17-DII Prospect
10-13-DIII Level Prospect

We are only evaluating college level athletes, athletes not on college level will not be evaluated.

Rating System:
TP-Top Prospect Potential--5
FB-Straight Football Player--4.5
GA-Great Athlete--4.5
SP-Explosive Impact Potential--5
CK-Combine King--4
SS-Size and Stature--3

Kortland Gets
26 Points =Tremendous big time d-1 prospect...late comer who will get tremendous press soon

To find our more or register for the 2010 national underclassmen combines and become part of a great recruiting stars movement go today to National Underclassmen Combines by Clicking Here .

Joseph Farmer - Tight End MVP - Ultimate 100 Camp LA-Top Tight End

NUCTV - Shane Stafford interviews James Wilder, (DE, LB, RB) from Plant HIgh School

Taylor Mack, Top DB 2011, Explosive Speed and Athleticism

TOP PROSPECT ANALYSIS: Ryan Henderson, RB, Class of 2011

Ryan Henderson, Class 2011: RB, 5-9.5, 164, Rancho Verde HS, CA

Quick Writeup:
A pure speed back with amazing athleticism. Ryan is a threat to go the distance at any time and has the speed, Change of direction and explosion to prove it.
NUC Los Angeles-Overall  MVP
U100 West-Combine King
Stats: 4.44 40  ran 4.39 at LA NUC, 42 inch vert(NUC record), 10-9 broad, 4.30 shuttle, 30 reps on 155

Further Analysis:

I could go on  and on about Ryan Henderson. Arguably the best athlete in the USA from a pure athleticism standpoint...that is saying a lot period! He is a big time recruit who can run, jump, change direction, hit the hole, burst with speed and has excellent balance...he has good hands and is uncoverable in one on ones...his RB group in the u100 west is the best RB group we saw all year with Malcolm Thomas, DJ Hubbard, Ryan Henderson, Brandon Wright and Todd Handley, You are hard pressed to find five better running backs in the USA for the class of 2011.  He runs precision routes in one on ones and is blinding quick in drills. He is a stud at Rancho Verde, who is having a big season.

We rate on the performance of the athlete, we dont give stars, we give performance scores.
26-30- big time d-1 prospect
21-25- D-1 Prospect
18-21-1aa Scholarship prospect
14-17-DII Prospect
10-13-DIII Level Prospect

We are only evaluating college level athletes, athletes not on college level will not be evaluated.

Rating System:
TP-Top Prospect Potential--5
FB-Straight Football Player--4.5
GA-Great Athlete--5
SP-Explosive Impact Potential--5
CK-Combine King--5
SS-Size and Stature--4

Ryan Gets
28.5 Points =Tremendous big time d-1 prospect...who will get 20 offers
To find our more or register for the 2010 national underclassmen combines and become part of a great recruiting stars movement go today to National Underclassmen Combines by Clicking Here .

TOP PROSPECT ANALYSIS: George Elijah Maxey, RB, Class of 2011

George Elijah Maxie, Class 2011: RB, 6-0, 197, Raines HS, FL
Quick Writeup:
George is a power back with soft hands and spectacular feet.Maxey was the winner of the RB MVP at Jax NUC. The 6’0 198 lb Maxey had a 9’4.5 broad jump, ran a 4.52 40, bench pressed 155 lbs 23 times and was impressive during 1 on 1 drills. He was dominant in all three events and was ranked # 2 in the Top Prospect Camp among at least 10 D-1 backs.

NUC Jacksonville-RB MVP
U100 Top Prospect Camp-#2 RB
Stats: 4.52 40 (jville nuc), 30 inch vert, 9-4 broad (Jville nuc)

Further Analysis:

One of the true power backs in the Southeast to dot the I. George is a dominant athletes with an amazing build. He has an amazing ability to explode in the cone drills in individual periods and is almost impossible to cover due to his physicality in 1 on 1's. He was dominant in all three events and was ranked # 2 in the Top Prospect Camp among at least 10 D-1 backs.


We rate on the performance of the athlete, we dont give stars, we give performance scores.
26-30- big time d-1 prospect
21-25- D-1 Prospect
18-21-1aa Scholarship prospect
14-17-DII Prospect
10-13-DIII Level Prospect

We are only evaluating college level athletes, athletes not on college level will not be evaluated.

Rating System:
TP-Top Prospect Potential--5
FB-Straight Football Player--4.5
GA-Great Athlete--4
SP-Explosive Impact Potential--5
CK-Combine King--4
SS-Size and Stature--4.5

George Elijah Gets
27 Points =Tremendous big time d-1 prospect...who will get 20 offers
To find our more or register for the 2010 national underclassmen combines and become part of a great recruiting stars movement go today to National Underclassmen Combines by Clicking Here .

DJ Hubbard Top Recruit 2011, RB/Scat back....doing his thing.

La Joya struggling, but running back Hubbard making an impact

1 comment by Richard Obert - Oct. 22, 2009 10:06 AM
The Arizona Republic

From the end of last football season to August, junior running back/cornerback D.J. Hubbard had three coaches at Avondale La Joya.
One resigned. Another didn't get to the first practice. And the third, Jamie Simms, was talked out of retirement.
La Joya has won only one game, and Simms figures to be one and done.

"To be honest with you, I was looking forward to retirement," Simms said.
But La Joya (1-6) needed somebody quick. Simms worked at La Joya. The athletic director knew him from his days coaching in the Phoenix Union High School District. And Simms, who has been coaching for 35 years, agreed to take it for a year as an interim.
He said he had 43 players dress out for varsity in the opener against Tempe Marcos de Niza.
In last week's 55-10 loss to nationally ranked Peoria Centennial, Simms said just under 30 kids dressed.
One constant is Hubbard, who has rolled with the change, trying to find positives out of what could be a huge negative.
He is 5 feet 7, 165 pounds of pure athleticism and a will to excel. He has rushed for 788 yards and eight touchdowns on 92 carries. His longest run from scrimmage is 70 yards. He has caught six passes for 64 yards.
"We're having a rough season but we're getting better every day," Hubbard said. "We had one coach coming in, then we got a different coach. He changed the whole offense and defense. But I think we're doing well."
The offense has been good, for the most part, and much of that has to do with Hubbard, who gets about 14 touches a game. He has been willing to serve as a decoy against defenses who key on him.
It's opened up other areas for other players, such as fullback Kei Harris, who averages six yards a carry.
But the defense has struggled.
"We were close to 500 yards of offense and lost by 20 to (Surprise) Valley Vista," Simms said. "There were seven straight possessions where a touchdown was scored. We had 400 yards of offense against (Avondale) Westview, but we couldn't stop anybody. It's baffling for me. We're doing the best we can. We're playing as hard as we can. We don't lay down. We finish each game."
Simms calls Hubbard a bright spot. And not just because of what he can do on the football field. Hubbard is a top student who puts books before football. He learned that from his mother and father, Joyce and Tim Harris.
"He's a fine young man and a good athlete," Simms said.
Tim, no relation to Kei Harris, tells his son, D.J., to make the most of the situation.
"We went into this year just to do whatever you have to do to get better, challenge yourself and be a leader," Harris said. "We're into this season trying to move forward. I just hope that everybody sees the hard work that he does. He's been a straight-A student for as long as I can remember. He takes pride in his grades."
Hubbard is dealing with the adversity.
"What keeps us motivated is trying to get better," Hubbard said.

Recently named US Army All American Josh Shirley-Top DL Recruit 2010