Gridironstuds.com Recruiting Tip 12/28/12

Dream School vs. Right School

Every high school football player has their dream school, the school they rooted for when they were growing up. Some even have a list of five schools they have always wanted to play for. However, when it comes to recruiting, often times that list has to be put away.

If you are in the fortunate position where every school in the country wants you then the dream school is an option. However, for the majority of recruits, you want to go where you are “wanted”. If you have offers from schools but you are more interested in forcing your way into another school that is not that interested then you could be setting yourself up for failure.

Perhaps forcing your way into your dream school may work out for you but the odds are not on your side. Many players that find themselves in this situation and end up disappointed when they are placed in the back of the line, bottom of the depth chart and see more highly recruited freshman put in front of them once they have become upperclassmen.

When you are looking for that “right fit” make every effort to make it a school that sees you as the “right fit” as well.

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