Making a List, Checking It Twice – Iowa 2027 Watch List
Making a list, checking it twice – more like three or four times and then one more time after that just to make sure. That’s what making a “Watch List” can feel like when we are starting with a new class at Prep Dig.
Welcome to the Class of 2027 Watch List where we have athletes all across the state in our debut list. For some, this may be the first time reading Prep Dig. What do we do and how do we come up with these lists?
What We Do
We cover athletes on a hyper local basis where we will write year round on high school volleyball athletes. We will be at club tournaments, high school summer leagues and camps, fall high school season, and showcases. I always say there is no offseason for us at Prep Dig. We write articles, post plenty of social media, and provide rankings.
How We Made The List
The initial list for any class is one of our toughest. We are gathering names of the freshman class that have made an impact so far in their young careers. Some of these athletes had great success for their high school teams, have played on national level club teams, or have been seen at a Prep Dig Showcase or other events. This is simply a starting point for us at Prep Dig in covering these athletes.
For this particular class we have a list of just over 70 athletes which by the time they are entering their junior year we hope to be around 125-150 with 100 of them being ranked. This is simply a tool for athletes, club, and college coaches. Are coaches offering a scholarship based on these rankings? I hope not, that would be a red flag. This is a place for them to see where athletes are playing club, high school, and articles. We update our rankings three times a year in order to track the progress of athletes and keep information up to date.
Use The Prospect Index – It’s Free
At Prep Dig we have the Prospect Index which can be utilized in multiple ways. Not on a watchlist or ranked? Fill out a profile which will pop up on our radar for our next update.
On our watchlist or rankings? Claim your profile! This will allow athletes to have control of their information and make updates in regards to position, high school, and club much faster. Our Prospect Index also allows athletes to enter their contact information, academic information, and highlight videos.