I am a solid D3 runner - modest times
how do larger schools cast nets for "developmental" recruits
I have started to get some messages/interest from schools that - based on times - seem to be out of my league
D1 schools + nationally ranked D2 programs
I would clearly be a walkon
I have very good grades and test scores
just interested in how this process might work
I have not contacted them previously and some are not local to the region
any insight into how this process works?
The coach is contacting you or the school is?
Scholar Expert wrote:
The coach is contacting you or the school is?
Coaches ... not the generic apply to our school stuff
What (or why) are you asking? It sounds like you already have the answer. Figger it out.
It doesn't work the way you described. Coaches never reach out to athletes unless they would help their team. Are these real coaches calling you or texting or emailing? This sounds like somebody scamming you to get personal information.
If you would clearly be a walk on, you really don’t need to worry about the process at all. You can walk on anywhere, whether you are contacted by the coaches or not. Some schools recruit walk on athletes, some have try outs for any interested students. The nationally ranked D2 school I attended welcomes anyone to try out, but considers itself a “competitive” rather than a “developmental” program- it cuts people after fall semester if it does not appear they will be able to contribute points at the conference meet.
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