Parents of High School Football Recruits
What NOT to do during the recruiting process
A parent’s guide to helping, not hurting, your son’s recruitmentCollege coaches recruit families, not just athletes.★★★
18 Mistakes to Avoid, and What to Do Instead
Each card pairs the behaviors that quietly hurt a recruitment with the approach that actually helps it.
Final Thought
Support without controlling.
Guide without speaking for your son.
Encourage without creating pressure.
Trust the process.
The goal is to help your son find the right school, earn a degree, continue playing football, and build a successful future.
An educational guide for families navigating the high school football recruiting process. Provided as a free resource by Arizona Boosters Foundation.
Official vs. unofficial visits, rules by level (NCAA D1/D2/D3, NAIA, NJCAA), scholarship negotiation, senior year timeline, and 11 FAQ answers.
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