Coach Jim Stagnitta shares some recruiting advice with FloridaLacrosseNews.com
Written by Lee Roggenburg on . Posted in Uncategorized.
Coach Jim Stagnitta is a founding partner of PreGame Lacrosse and current coach of the Denver Outlaws of the MLL. Before becoming the new head coach of the Denver Outlaws he was the head coach at Rutgers for nine years and Washington and Lee University for eleven years. Coach Stagnitta has extensive knowledge of the recruiting process and here is some of his expert advice.
Step 1- Prepare For The Recruiting Process
There is no template for the college recruiting process. Each individual experiences a somewhat unique and unpredictable process. Typically, both the parent and player are very excited by the prospect of being recruited by college coaches.. It is an honor and great accomplishment to have college coaches contact you. Eventually though, it can become overwhelming and anxiety producing.. There are a few vital steps that you can take to help alleviate some of the stresses one often encounters in the process. The timetables continue to change and as a recruit it is impossible to completely control the process, however by taking some initiative and planning ahead you can be ready for this challenging journey. The key to preparing yourself for the recruiting process is the ability to narrow your focus early. By this I mean, knowing what appeals to you in a college, and what is going to be essential in a school to give you a level of comfort and confidence that it is the right place for you. You can do that by taking advantage of every opportunity you have between 8th and 10th grade to visit college campuses and conduct personal research in the following areas:
What size school do you like eg: small,medium or major university
- Do you prefer in an urban or rural setting
- How far from home are you willing to go to attend college
- Where do you realistically fall academically as it pertains to admissions
- Does the school offer a curriculum that you are possibly interested in