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How do i get college scouts to watch me play football
I have to tell college scouts to come to my game and i have t perform at a high level and I have to sow out so I can get a offer from a college that would want me to play for them.
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Dr’s Answer
Heyo Maximus, you’re thinking the right way—scouts don’t just randomly show up, you gotta make them notice you. You already know you have to perform at a high level, but that’s only half the game. The other half? Marketing yourself like an MVP.
1. Dominate on the Field (Obvious, but Critical)
Play like your life depends on it every single game.
Show consistency, leadership, and elite athleticism—scouts love well-rounded athletes.
Be a playmaker—even if you’re not the biggest or fastest, make an impact.
Play multiple positions if possible—it makes you more valuable.
2. Get on the Recruiting Radar
Talk to your coach – They have connections and can recommend you to scouts.
Attend camps & showcases – Get seen by D1, D2, and D3 schools at events like:
Rivals Camp Series
Nike The Opening
Under Armour All-America Camp
Join 7-on-7 tournaments – More exposure, plus it hones your skills.
3. Make a Fire Highlight Tape (This is your golden ticket)
Keep it short & explosive (3–5 minutes, best plays first).
Include:
Big plays (TDs, sacks, interceptions, pancake blocks)
Athleticism (speed, footwork, strength)
Football IQ (reads, adjustments, positioning)
Post it on HUDL, YouTube, Twitter, and send it directly to coaches.
4. Use Social Media to Your Advantage
Follow & interact with college coaches on Twitter (they actually look at DMs).
Post game clips, training sessions, and stats—treat it like a football resume.
Tag @recruiting analysts like:
@Rivals
@247Sports
@MaxPreps
5. Contact College Coaches Yourself (Yes, YOU)
Find their emails (usually on the school’s athletics site).
Send a short, professional message:
Who you are (name, position, school, class year)
Why you’re interested in their program
A link to your highlight tape
Stats + achievements
Your coach’s contact info
6. Keep Your Grades Up (This Separates You). College coaches want athletes who qualify academically—bad grades = no scholarships.
If you’re close in talent with another recruit, GPA & test scores can be the deciding factor.
If you do all this, you’re giving yourself the best shot to get recruited. Now go ball out and make it happen. Good luck and reach out if you need to man! 🤗
Make a killer highlight reel and post it everywhere.
Go to camps & showcases—scouts DO attend these.
Message coaches directly—don’t wait for them to find you.
Get your coach involved—they have more pull than you think.
Stay locked in academically—football is temporary, education isn’t.
1. Dominate on the Field (Obvious, but Critical)
Play like your life depends on it every single game.
Show consistency, leadership, and elite athleticism—scouts love well-rounded athletes.
Be a playmaker—even if you’re not the biggest or fastest, make an impact.
Play multiple positions if possible—it makes you more valuable.
2. Get on the Recruiting Radar
Talk to your coach – They have connections and can recommend you to scouts.
Attend camps & showcases – Get seen by D1, D2, and D3 schools at events like:
Rivals Camp Series
Nike The Opening
Under Armour All-America Camp
Join 7-on-7 tournaments – More exposure, plus it hones your skills.
3. Make a Fire Highlight Tape (This is your golden ticket)
Keep it short & explosive (3–5 minutes, best plays first).
Include:
Big plays (TDs, sacks, interceptions, pancake blocks)
Athleticism (speed, footwork, strength)
Football IQ (reads, adjustments, positioning)
Post it on HUDL, YouTube, Twitter, and send it directly to coaches.
4. Use Social Media to Your Advantage
Follow & interact with college coaches on Twitter (they actually look at DMs).
Post game clips, training sessions, and stats—treat it like a football resume.
Tag @recruiting analysts like:
@Rivals
@247Sports
@MaxPreps
5. Contact College Coaches Yourself (Yes, YOU)
Find their emails (usually on the school’s athletics site).
Send a short, professional message:
Who you are (name, position, school, class year)
Why you’re interested in their program
A link to your highlight tape
Stats + achievements
Your coach’s contact info
6. Keep Your Grades Up (This Separates You). College coaches want athletes who qualify academically—bad grades = no scholarships.
If you’re close in talent with another recruit, GPA & test scores can be the deciding factor.
If you do all this, you’re giving yourself the best shot to get recruited. Now go ball out and make it happen. Good luck and reach out if you need to man! 🤗
Dr recommends the following next steps:
Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Consultant and Freelance Writer
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Paul’s Answer
I would consider making two items, a Sports Resume and a Cover Letter.
The Sports Resume are similar to a job resume, except you will be emphasizing your sports skills and achievements, positions played, awards, academic honors etc...
The resume for a sports coach or athletic program is much like trying to convince them to give you a job, except in this case you want their attention, to give you a position on a team.
There are many examples of Sports Resume's and Cover Letters online, that you can use as a template to write for a college athletic program.
Once you complete your resumenand cover letter, you should select your colleges of choice and send them directly through the postage mail to the athletic departments and coaches. They get thousands of emails, so sending them a postage letter and resume is something they seem to appreciate.
You should also send along your game schedule to them.
I have used the Sports Resume and Cover Letter with many of my junior college advisee's with great success. Sometimes the coaches and their scouts, may not know about you, so you need to go to them, to let them know you are interested in their program and would like to have an opportunity, and have the ability and potential to play for their athletic program.
The Sports Resume are similar to a job resume, except you will be emphasizing your sports skills and achievements, positions played, awards, academic honors etc...
The resume for a sports coach or athletic program is much like trying to convince them to give you a job, except in this case you want their attention, to give you a position on a team.
There are many examples of Sports Resume's and Cover Letters online, that you can use as a template to write for a college athletic program.
Once you complete your resumenand cover letter, you should select your colleges of choice and send them directly through the postage mail to the athletic departments and coaches. They get thousands of emails, so sending them a postage letter and resume is something they seem to appreciate.
You should also send along your game schedule to them.
I have used the Sports Resume and Cover Letter with many of my junior college advisee's with great success. Sometimes the coaches and their scouts, may not know about you, so you need to go to them, to let them know you are interested in their program and would like to have an opportunity, and have the ability and potential to play for their athletic program.
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Carlos’s Answer
Hi Maximus,
You might want to ask a friend to record you on a phone, edit the video to highlight your best moments, and send it directly to college scouts.
Thanks,
Carlos
You might want to ask a friend to record you on a phone, edit the video to highlight your best moments, and send it directly to college scouts.
Thanks,
Carlos