College Outreach
Student-Athlete College Outreach Program
This program’s primary goal is to help our student-athletes achieve their goal of playing at the collegiate level. For many of our athletes, playing college sports is a life-long dream. They put in countless hours of training and competing to achieve their goal. While we cannot guarantee an athlete a spot on a college roster, here are some of services that our program will provide to student-athletes and their families:
- Narrowing down colleges/universities based on geography, size, location, and other factors
- Providing guidance on how and when to communicate with college coaches
- Providing resources for better understanding the recruiting process
- Registering with the NCAA Clearinghouse (DI and DII athletes)
- Creating athlete profiles to send to college coaches
- Helping find programs that are realistic fits for students’ abilities and accomplishments
Students interested in enrolling in or have questions about this program should contact Program Director Shaun Gehres.
Why should I join the program?
If you really want to play at the collegiate level, you have to put in the work and get your name out there. Unfortunately, many athletes wait for colleges to come to them, but you need to be proactive. Only elite, top 1% high school athletes have college coaches knocking on their doors, but for most high school athletes, that is not the case. Colleges want student-athletes who take the initiative to contact them; they don’t have the resources to reach out to all high school athletes. Taking the first step tells the college coaches you are interested in their program and serious about playing at the next level.
What if I am already a member of an online recruiting database like NCSA?
Keep your membership, and participate in this program as well. Connecting with college coaches from as many angles as possible is the best way to get on their recruiting radar.
How is this program unique?
Albuquerque Academy’s vision for this program is to increase the exposure of our students-athletes to colleges that are a good fit for all parties involved. At most high schools, individual coaches oversee their student-athlete recruiting, our goal is to provide this service for all student-athletes with a dedicated program within the school. With that in mind, our head coaches of each sport will still be involved in various capacities throughout the process. Our hope is to showcase Albuquerque Academy student-athletes even more in the state, region, and nation.
What are the requirements to participate in the program?
Currently we are only taking athletes who have competed at the varsity level and played in at least half of your team’s contests. Head coach recommendations are also considered for athletes who may not meet these requirements.
How much does it cost to participate in the program?
This service is free to Academy students.
