Whether you’re building on last season’s progress or hitting reset, clear goals are the key to success. Without them, the recruiting process, academics, and athletic performance can feel overwhelming—like you’re stuck in neutral.
Here’s the good news: By setting SMART goals, you can stay organized, track your progress, and take control of your recruiting journey—all with tools like Sendcoach to simplify your email outreach and communication with college coaches. I've used SMART goals to help keep my company focused, and I believe this can help align parents and student-athletes.
SMART goals help you turn ambitions into achievable steps:
When you set SMART goals and stay on top of your outreach using Sendcoach, the sky’s the limit!
Ready to take action? Follow these four simple steps:
1. Clarify Your Big Picture
What’s your ultimate goal—playing at the college level? Earning an academic scholarship? Building leadership skills? Break down both short-term and long-term ambitions.
2. List Your Key Milestones
Think of the steps you’ll need to take to reach your goal. This could include improving your stats, reaching out to five college coaches, attending camps, or raising your GPA. Write it all down—no need to hold back!
3. Prioritize and Focus
Narrow your list to a few concrete goals that align with your big-picture objectives. Ask yourself:
4. Define What Success Looks Like
Choose how you’ll measure your success. Whether it’s making the starting lineup, sending 10 personalized emails to coaches using Sendcoach, or earning a specific SAT/ACT score, make sure your goals reflect what’s most important to you.
Recruiting involves managing your schedule, crafting standout emails, and following up consistently. Sendcoach makes it easy to:
With Sendcoach, you can stay on top of your goals while making meaningful connections.
Whether you’re striving for a personal best, making a highlight reel, or emailing your top-choice schools, SMART goals—and tools like Sendcoach—can make all the difference.
Take control of your recruiting journey and get one step closer to your dreams.
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Parents should support their student-athlete’s recruitment journey by providing guidance and tools like Sendcoach, but the outreach must come directly from the athlete.
Break down communication into small, consistent updates to build trust and ensure your key message resonates over time.
When you’re reaching out to coaches, it’s easy to get caught up in “happy ears”—assuming a positive response means you’re close to an offer.
