Top-Tier Recruiting

Featuring Coach Lauren Gunning, Associate Head Coach — USC Women's Lacrosse Hosted by Brooke Magnuson, Top-Tier Recruiting If the recruiting process feels like a black box, you're not alone. Athletes and parents constantly wonder what's actually happening on the other side of the email, the campus visit, the tournament sideline. What are coaches really watching? Which stats matter? And how do programs decide who fits? In our latest webinar, USC Associate Head Coach Lauren "Coach Guns" Gunning...

From Scouting to Recruiting: How College Coaches Actually Evaluate Film When athletes think about recruiting film, they usually think one thing: “How do I make the best highlight reel?” But what if that’s the wrong starting point? In our latest Top-Tier Recruiting webinar, we sat down with Coach Kateri Linville (Associate Head Coach, James Madison University) to break down something most athletes never consider: 👉 College coaches don’t just watch film — they scout it. And that changes...

With Vanderbilt Head Coach Beth Hewitt We sat down with Beth Hewitt, Head Coach at Vanderbilt, to break down what really happens during the spring recruiting season. We covered what the high school season reveals about athletes, how college coaches evaluate players when games actually matter, and what coaches are truly looking for beyond stats and highlights. We also talked about smart (and not-so-smart) recruiting communication, the importance of role acceptance, academics, film, multi-sport...