I'm going into my senior year of high school this year and looking to run for a D1 college. I have filled out recruiting questionnaires on some colleges websites about a month ago and I am wondering when alot of the better running colleges start their recruiting process. Thanks
I dont't have an answer, actually in the same situation myself. So: bump.
Recruiting questonaires are good to get you on their watchlist if youre good enough but you should really be visiting and emailing coaches now.
If you haven't heard yet from the colleges you are interested in, you aren't on their radar. Send a personal email to the event coach there(not head) and wait a few weeks for a response. If you don't hear back, they aren't interested in you and it's time to move on.
My son was a recruited D1 distance guy a couple of years back. Several programs called July 1. I seem to remember others trickling in over the course of July. They were already trying to set up recruiting visits for the fall. He got a bunch of letters via his coach and school during junior year and had already been in email contact with most of them, though.
Filling put the online forms just a month ago might not have given them time to contact you. I agree with the others - best to send emails directly to the coach. Summarize your times, national races, state titles, whatever, and also your gpa and test scores. Register with NCAA clearinghouse if you haven't already done so.
Even top programs continue to recruit through xc season. They are out in force at Foot Locker and NXN.
Keep in mind that you also have to apply for college admission - easy at some places but tough at others -Princeton, Stanford, etc. Make sure you know deadlines, take all tests, etc.
If you are really good then colleges will find you. But if there is a college you like that has not sent you anything do not be afraid to shoot your event coach at that school an email. People email coaches all the time and it is great exposure because you can do it at any age, even before July 1 and there are no limitations (mostly).
If you are a mid range athlete that is not the best but does pretty well. Email everyone you are interested in and if the coach likes you and you sound interested they will bring you in. Coaches love when kids are interested in their program, it means they are going there for the school and program and not just chasing money.
Along with that, personalize your emails. Do not send one email to 50 coaches and expect them to take you seriously. And definitely do not leave the email address of the other coaches you emailed in the contacts, that just makes it look like you are chasing money.
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