{"id":241577,"date":"2023-06-06T04:23:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T02:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/4-social-media-tips-for-the-college-recruiting-proces\/"},"modified":"2023-06-06T17:18:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T15:18:55","slug":"4-social-media-tips-for-the-college-recruiting-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/en\/4-social-media-tips-for-the-college-recruiting-process\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Social Media tips for the college recruiting process"},"content":{"rendered":"

Social media in college recruiting can be a powerful tool. If used appropriately, social media can be leveraged by prospective “student-athletes<\/a>” to enhance their visibility and opportunities. A well-managed social media presence can increase a coach\u2019s interest in recruiting you. There are, however, also risks that come with using social media. We want to provide ways for you to get a positive head start on the recruiting process with the following 4 social media tips:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Review your social media<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

Most of the coaches have already looked at your social media accounts before contacting you. By following potential student-athletes, they can not only monitor progress and results, but also determine if you have the character to fit in their team. It is therefore important that, before you start the recruiting process, you review your social media accounts and remove anything that a coach may perceive as inappropriate. Think about comments that contain offensive\/harmful language or photos that show illegal activity (e.g. underage drinking). One inappropriate photo, comment, or “like” could result in a coach\u2019s loss of interest in pursuing you. Do not forget to review any content where you have been tagged in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Add an athlete’s profile page<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

As a prospective student-athlete, you have a lot of information that coaches want to look into (academic, athletic, highlight video, etc.). We, therefore, advise you to have an athlete’s profile to make it very easy for a coach to have all of your information in one convenient location. Do not forget to include a link to your athlete’s profile in the bio of your social media accounts. On our website, you can create an athlete’s profile for free<\/a>, and you can use this\u00a0in your communication with coaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. M<\/b>aintain a positive social media presence<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Let your social media demonstrate important values (such as respect, dedication, and integrity) that coaches look for. You can think of posts with:<\/span><\/p>\n