PrepDig Tips: Before June 15—What Recruits Need Ready

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>June 15 is coming—and it's one of the biggest checkpoints in the recruiting process.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is when communication opens up, conversations start happening, and players begin to see where they really stand. But here's the difference: some athletes step into that moment ready… and others are trying to catch up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At Prep Dig, we're constantly tracking how players move through this process, and one thing is clear—preparation shows.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's make sure we have a recruiting toolbox when the time comes!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">It's Not Just About June 15</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yes, June 15 matters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But recruiting doesn't start there—it accelerates there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coaches have already been watching. They've seen film, tracked tournaments, and started forming opinions. This date just opens the door for communication.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The players who benefit most? They're already on the radar—and ready to respond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Have Your Information Ready to Go</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When a coach looks you up, what do they see?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Your film, your height, your academics—this all needs to be easy to find and easy to understand. Keep it clean, keep it simple, and make sure it reflects who you are as a player. (There is a great place to house all this information- Prep Dig!)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is could be your first impression if they haven't seen you play in person yet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Know What You're Looking For</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recruiting goes both ways!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Before conversations even start, have an idea of what matters to you:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Level of play</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>School size and location</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Academic interests</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Team culture</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You don't need all the answers yet—but you should have direction.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>E</strong>xpand the Picture</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's more than one path to playing at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strong opportunities exist across Division I, II, III, NAIA, and junior college programs. The right fit isn't about the label—it's about where you can grow, compete, and make an impact! Whatever place you choose is going to be your home for years to come.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quick recommendation: players who stay open tend to find better long-term fits.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Put Yourself in Front of Coaches</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The best time to start thinking about this process is a year to a few months before June! Start thinking and building your profiles up so it can be easier on you when the time comes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Players who gain traction:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Send film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Reach out to programs (Fill out their surveys with a link to your Prepdig profile!)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Compete in front of coaches</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Stay consistent with communication (Check your email/ make a recruiting email.)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It doesn't need to be perfect—it needs to be intentional.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Build a List That Makes Sense</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Not every school is the right school.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Your list should reflect where you are now—and where you're trending. Having a mix of options keeps the process realistic and gives you flexibility as things develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Comes Next</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is just the start.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>June 15 opens the door, but what happens next depends on how prepared you are.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And when those conversations do start? That's where things really get interesting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Look out for my next tips article for recruiting calls!:)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->