Let the College Coaches Chase You
We know you are eager to start your search for the perfect college for academics first and foremost, but also for your stellar athletics. However, you should not chase college coaches. When you do, you chase scholarship money off the table. Let us get them to chase you. If you initiate contact with […]
Video Instructions
Click on the file below to download your instructions for taking race video. It is important to read through the entire instructions so you know where to upload your videos and how to fill in the description of your video. If you have any questions, please email me at melynda@ACCrecruits.com Thanks!
Excellent Resources for the International Student
Coming to the United States to achieve your collegiate and athletic dreams can be both very exciting and very stressful! DO NOT PANIC! This document gives you step by step directions including links to access all of the information you need. 1. Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center – This is a must! If you plan […]
WHAT DO COLLEGE COACHES THINK ABOUT JUNIOR COMMITMENTS?
Editor’s Note: Approximately 31% of college coaches in charge of recruiting responded to the survey. Approximately 79% of the respondents were NCAA Division I coaches. For years we have been reading about football, basketball, soccer, volleyball (etc. etc.) players committing early to a university. Swimming has finally jumped on the bandwagon as we are seeing more and more […]
Questions To Ask Prior to Signing
The regular signing period is right around the corner (begins April 15 and goes through August 1). Swimmers and especially parents use the term “signing” very loosely. “Signing” refers to the National Letter of Intent which is the swimmer’s binding commitment to attend a school in exchange for an “Athletic Grant in Aid”. A NLI […]
Never Call a Coach “Dude”
Getting recruited is a once in a life-time opportunity. You will never go through a process like this for the rest of your life. It is a privilege and an honor. If you treat it as such then you will come across to the college coaches with respect and maturity. College coaches are allowed […]
Manners in the First Degree
The old saying, “first impressions” could not be more true when you have your first contact with your potential college swim coach. This is a formal interview; your tone, demeanor, interest in their school and manners, must be positive and well spoken. This is all indicative of their first impression of you swimming and studying […]
READY, SET, GO!
The big day is finally here. This is the week where you look over your shoulder at those who love you the most and begin the adventure of your life; college and college swimming. Your reward and gratification for those classroom and pool hours are here! Like any child and parent, your emotions run the […]
How to Get Into an Ivy League School
After 21 years of running American College Connection I have seen huge changes in the recruiting process. One of the most recent changes is by Ivy League coaches as they are recruiting much earlier than ever before. Many of them are offering verbal commitments to high school juniors. We have had 61 swimmers attend an […]