Recruiting 101: What should you do when your teammate is getting recruited and you’re not?

You’re sitting in the locker room after practice when your teammate announces he’s received another university offer. Everyone congratulates him, the coaches are excited, and eventually his commitment announcement is making the rounds on social media.

Meanwhile, you’ve been sending out highlight tapes for months and can barely get a university coach to respond to your emails.

It’s a frustrating situation, especially when you believe you’re just as talented as the player getting all the attention.

But here’s something every high school football player needs to understand. Recruiting isn’t always a reflection of who’s the better player, and comparing your journey to someone else’s can become a distraction from improving your own opportunities.

So what should you do when your teammate is collecting offers while you’re still waiting for your first serious conversation with a university coach?

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