COLLEGE CORNER

This feature will be utilized to share tips on how athletes can best continue their swimming careers at a collegiate level.  It is a collaborative event led by Coach Meg, but open to suggestions and ideas from all.  Basically, if one wishes to swim in college, has the appropriate grades and mindset, there should be a program out there for them. The Corner will incorporate the experiences of the Devilfish coaching staff with two former college swim coaches (FDU and Kean) plus several coaches with numerous years at the high school and senior club levels; the feedback from Devilfish alumni currently in college; online news on recruitment; and general best practices.  Coach Fred is looking to add some additional professional materials in the weeks to follow.

 

How to Get Recruited for College Swimming

This article provides eight simple tips on how to begin the process of getting your swimmer noticed by Colleges. 

https://www.yourswimlog.com/how-to-get-recruited-for-college-swimming/  

  

10 Tips for College Swimming Recruitment 

Simile to the above but this article adds a few elements, especially for starting the process. 

https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/top-10-tips-for-college-swimming-recruiting/  

  

NCAA Recruitment Compliance Overview  

The NCAA has some complex rules in place for college recruitment. Just as one should know the rules of a sport before playing it, there are numerous benefits to understanding the NCAA rules and terminologies surrounding recruitment. 

https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/2/10/recruiting-calendars-faq.aspx  

 

TeamUnify College Recruitment Guide 

TeamUnify has been the goto platform for elite swimming organizations for some time now and  the organization has experience with swimmers of all levels. As an aid to its many swimmers, the company has put together a basic information page on recruitment. 

https://www.teamunify.com/flscat/__doc__/418226_2_COLLEGE%20SWIMMING%20RECRUITING%20GUIDE.pdf  

  

Recruiting Secrets 

Several collegiate swim coaches were asked questions related to recruitment.  The answers are highly informative, especially the emphasis on academics, relationships, mindset, and coachability as opposed to just speed. 

https://swimswam.com/college-coaches-share-recruiting-secrets/