Attending College Camps

Making the Most of Your Camp Experience

Attending a college camp can be an exciting and important step in the recruiting journey. A great camp experience doesn’t happen by chance—it comes from preparation, strategy, and teamwork between coaches, players, and parents. Here are some ways each group can play their part in creating a memorable and impactful camp experience:

👨‍🏫 Coaches

• Connect with College Coaches: Reach out before camp (email/call) to share a few key details about your player(s).

• Promote on Social Media: Highlight players who are attending camps—it shows support and helps boost visibility.

• Guide Camp Selection: Work with players to identify camps that fit their skill level, goals, and recruiting stage.

• Track Attendance: Keep a record of which players attend which camps—this will be useful later in their recruiting journey.

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🥎 Players

• Be Proactive: Identify camps you’re interested in and review options with your coach and parents.

• Stay Open-Minded: Listen to your coach’s guidance—sometimes alternative suggestions are the best opportunities.

• Do Your Homework: Research the school, send a notification to coaches before camp, and always follow up with a thank-you afterward.

• Capture the Moment: Share a photo on social media—these memories can become meaningful if you commit there in the future.

• Prepare & Reflect: Use a camp checklist, do a self-evaluation after camp, and keep a log of all camps attended.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Parents

• Encourage & Support: Help your player attend the right mix of camps that are diverse and strategic.

• Be Strategic: Balance your player’s interests with realistic opportunities for growth and recruiting visibility.

• Stay Involved (But Not Overbearing): Provide guidance while allowing your player to take ownership of their journey.

✨ With the right teamwork, camps become more than just a weekend event—they become stepping stones toward future success.