Program Development Series – “Player Recruiting Handout”

Written by Coach Peterman

I have coached at the NCAA Division 2 (Southwestern Oklahoma State University), NAIA (USAO), and JUCO Levels (Blinn College and Carl Albert State College) as well as high school. I just felt that fellow coaches especially young coaches need to constantly work on their “game”. Just like the basketball players that we coach. We as coaches need to improve ourselves. That is my story and why I do this blog.

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February 10, 2015

Program Development Series – “Player Recruiting Handout”

When you are given the task to develop a basketball program as the Head Coach, one of the most overlooked areas in program development is aiding your best players in getting noticed by the next level. There are so many players now, as well as schools on all levels that are always looking for the diamonds in the rough. Many players (especially from small schools like ours) go unnoticed because they don’t play on the AAU circuit, or in a big media market where they get constant exposure. i have taken it as a goal to make sure that at the same time I am developing my program, that I am developing players for the next level (that show the interest and potential to move on).

The “Player Recruiting Handout” is a small handout that I created and use for my players to quickly email coaches at programs that I feel our players can help. Some may disregard the email, while others are very thankful for the information and tips on unknown talent. It is simple and relatively easy and quick, and has been a great tool for our kids (We have had 6 players move on to the next level to play basketball during my 6 seasons as Head Coach).

Take some time to think about creating your own “Player Recruiting Handout” for your players that have the potential to move on after high school. It will save you time in answering emails and recruiting questionnaires from colleges…This just expedites the process and showcases your players much more professionally than some words and numbers on a piece of paper!

The following are TWO handouts that I have created. They are different formats and looks, but the general idea is the same…PROMOTE YOUR PLAYERS!

Best Swishes!

player recruiting handout

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Head Boys Basketball Coach
Payson-Seymour High School (IL) – 105-39 Record in 5 seasons @ Payson / Elite 8 Qualifiers in 2013
Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Board Member (District 16)

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Played College Basketball @ Quincy University (2 Years ’96-98) & Aquinas College (2 Years ’98-’00)
Head Basketball Coach for 10 Seasons and counting (All in the State of Illinois)
Have sent 7 players to play in College basketball programs
Personal Speed, Strength & Skill Trainer

Click on the pdf link to download the player recruiting handout: