College Recruiting Timeline by Grade
This timeline keeps families focused on what matters most each year.
Freshman year
- Build fundamentals and consistent game film.
- Start a simple athlete resume and track stats.
- Research schools by academics and athletic fit.
Sophomore year
- Create a short highlight video and update it seasonally.
- Start outreach to coaches with brief intro emails.
- Attend camps or events that fit your target school list.
Junior year
- Increase outreach cadence and follow up consistently.
- Refine school list and prioritize communication quality.
- Prepare for unofficial/official visit conversations.
Senior year
- Stay organized with deadlines and roster conversations.
- Keep coaches updated on film, stats, and academics.
- Finalize fit based on academics, culture, and opportunity.
To build your target list faster, use the resource hub and browse coach directories by sport from the homepage.