Social Media and Recruiting: What Athletes and Parents Need to Know
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In this 15-minute solo episode, Coach Morgan Sullivan breaks down one of the most overlooked but critical factors in the college recruiting process: your athlete’s social media presence. With insights drawn from real conversations with college coaches, national surveys, and personal experience, this episode explores how Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube can either open doors—or close them.
You'll learn:
- Why 90% of college coaches monitor social media
- Red flags that immediately turn recruiters away
- What athletes should be posting to stand out
- Platform-specific tips for building a professional online brand
- How parents can support (without sabotaging) the recruiting journey
Whether your athlete dreams of D1 scholarships or just wants to make a roster, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help them stand out—in all the right ways.
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Better Youth Coaching
Mission is to improve amateur sports through education of parents, coaches, and athletes
Better Youth Coaching
Mission is to improve amateur sports through education of parents, coaches, and athletes
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