Questions To Consider Asking Before You Sign
Contributor, Rick Paine, is an expert on the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of Swimming at American…
The Hardest Part Of Recruiting: Telling A Coach You Are Not Interested
Contributor, Rick Paine, is an expert on the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of Swimming at American…
Everyone Signed Early, But Me!
I would estimate that only about 25% of the high school senior swimming recruits sign during the early signing period each year. The rest have to wait until April.
The Secrets of College Recruiting
Rick Paine: “I have been in the recruiting business for over 30 years; 17 as a D-I coach and Recruiting Coordinator and 13 years as the Director of Swimming for American College Connection. I have learned what certain coaches look for in recruits…”
How to Separate Yourself from the Thousands of Recruits Out There
If you want to swim in college, you have to work at it. Don’t expect the coaches to come to you.
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener on The Other Side of the Transfer Fence
Contributor, Rick Paine, is an expert on the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of Swimming at American College…
ACC Recruiting Tip: How To Tell College Coaches You’re Not Interested
Having to tell college coaches that you are not interested in their program and school is a nice problem to have, but it is a problem.
Rick Paine to be Inducted Into Midwestern Swimming Hall of Fame
Rick Paine, the former 16-year head coach of the University of Nebraska, will be formally inducted into the Midwestern Swimming…
ACC Recruiting Tip: Stay Off Your Cell Phone
Please respect the coaches by putting away your cell phones when you are on a recruiting trip. You can always check your messages when you are alone.
ACC Recruiting Tip: Take a Workout With You on Official Trips
One thing we always advise our swimmers to do when taking an official recruiting visit is to get a workout…
Remembering Nebraska Swimmer Jon Nelson
Jon came from Storm Lake, Iowa as a :54 second hundred freestyler and ended his career as the team captain of one of the best men’s teams in the country.
I’m a College Swim Parent; Now What Do I Do?
Your child is 18 years old, a graduate from high school and ready to start his/her next chapter hundreds of miles away from you. What do you do now?
How Freshmen College Swimmers Can Deal With Homesickness
Being away from home for the first time is an experience much like the recruiting process. You can go “nuts” or you can make the best of it. It is strictly up to you.
College Recruiting: There is Nothing Magic About July 1
Don’t panic if you have not received a ton of calls on July 1. This is only the first day that D-I coaches are “allowed” to start making calls.
Indicators – a Lesson in Mental Preparation
The dictionary defines indicator- as something “to give evidence of.” Have you ever used indicators to help you believe in yourself and get mentally ready for a big meet?
