Every summer and fall, families invest real money and entire weekends in recruiting camps — and plenty come home with little to show for it. The problem usually isn’t the athlete. It’s that nobody asked the right questions before registering. A camp is a tool, and like any tool, it only works if you pick the right one for the job. First, Know Your “Why” Not every camp is built to get you recruited, and that’s fine — as long as you know which kind you’re signing up for: To get

Most athletes build their tape for parents. Here's how to build it for coaches. Goal Full Ride Editorial Team • 6 min read • goalfullride.com A college coach receives dozens of highlight tapes every week. In the first 30 seconds after pressing play, a preliminary judgment is already made. Most tapes lose that judgment — not because the athlete lacks ability, but because the tape was built for the wrong audience. Parents and athletes want to see big plays and dramatic moments.