How to Get Recruited by College Programs Without Losing Your Sanity or Life Savings
Without relying on your coach to "connect" you with schools, flying all over the country to showcases & camps, and feeling overwhelmed by the whole process.
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Most families get clobbered by the college recruiting process. Here's why.
They get their advice from friends who have been through the process before, and think it will apply to their recruiting process even though they have a completely different situation
They send 20-40 emails to college coaches and wonder why it's not working
They choose a high school, club or travel team based on the coach's "connections," only to find out he doesn't have any or won't exercise them
They spend tens of thousands of dollars on showcases & camps for "exposure" that never amounts to anything and results in travel fatigue
They assume that free information on social media & webinars will be enough to compete with families who are spending $10,000+ on the college recruiting process
They think their kid is good enough to get discovered on talent alone, only to find out senior year that college recruiting only works like that for the top 5% of athletes
The college recruiting process doesn't reward families with good intentions. It rewards families who know how the process works, and act accordingly.
Why The Typical Approach Doesn't Work
The recruiting process is very different than it was 5 years ago.
The problem is that most families are still using college recruiting advice from ~2020 to get recruited today. And unfortunately, that goes exactly like you'd expect.
Smaller Scholarships. Scholarship amounts were significantly lower 5 years ago, resulting in less competition. Higher scholarship amounts now result in increased competition.
No transfer portal. 5 years ago, your 16 year old wasn't competing with 22 year olds in the transfer portal. They are now. This is making it harder for HS athletes to get recruited.
No NIL. 5 years ago, college programs couldn't pay athletes. Now that they can, the reward for getting recruited is higher than ever resulting in a more competitive recruiting environment.
Roster Caps. 5 years ago, there were less restrictions on how many athletes a team could carry on their roster. With less spots available in today's recruiting world, competition is fierce.
And then parents wonder why they're overwhelmed, frustrated and lost in the recruiting process. It shouldn't be that hard, right? This is why it's hard.
Here's the great news...athletes are still getting recruited, they're earning more scholarship money than ever before, and they now have the potential to earn revenue shares & additional money, even at lower levels and in fringe sports.
And to make things even better, the majority of families & services don't know how to operate in this new recruiting landscape. This gives an enormous advantage to the ones who do.
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6 Recruiting Beliefs Holding You Back
Parents are often made out to be these crazy people who think their kid is the next LeBron James or Patrick Mahomes. But I haven't really found this to be the case.
Most families have reasonable expectations.
They just want their kid to attend a school where they can continue their career, get a great education, meet lifelong friends, mature into a productive member of society, have some fun, and set themselves up for a great life.
The problem is that lots of parents secretly hold beliefs that prevent their kid from ever doing that.
Belief #1
"My high school coach is useless..."
"Our high school coach is not helpful at all. He says he's working on behalf of the kids, but I don't see it. If he would just get up off the couch and make a few phone calls, we'd be in a completely different position..."
Belief #2
"Emailing college coaches doesn't work..."
"We've sent emails out. Most of the schools didn't respond at all, and the ones that did just sent us a generic camp invite that they send to everybody. I don't think email works..."
Belief #3
"Only the big travel teams get looks..."
"We've been to all the big showcases. College coaches only watch the players from the big organizations. None of the lesser known players get a look, even if they're more talented. If only we were on a better travel team..."
Belief #4
"If they would just get to know my kid..."
"If I could just get these coaches in a room with my kid, they'd see what they're missing out on. He's got amazing game IQ and sees the field differently than other players. There's just no way to showcase that..."
Belief #5
"I don't feel like we're doing that bad..."
"I've seen all the videos on social media. I've been to the webinars. I just find it hard to believe there's additional information out there that could help us. I mean we're not doing great, but we're not doing terribly..."
Belief #6
"Is it too late...?"
"Coaches are already done recruiting our class. We started too late. There's nothing we can do..."
The reality is that none of these things should hold you back.
If you feel like the recruiting deck is stacked against you, it's not. You're probably just playing the game on "hard mode." You're using old tactics. You're taking advice from people who don't really know what they're talking about. You're getting burned out.
Remember, the recruiting process doesn't reward hard work and good intentions. It rewards those who know how to play the game.
The Only 3 Things You Need To Get Recruited
Talent
Your kid must be good enough to play at the schools you're shooting for. No amount of exposure will solve a talent problem.
For most families, this is typically not the issue. Most parents aren't putting in time & money because their kid is getting dominated by other athletes. Their kid is usually doing the dominating.
Evidence
Then you need evidence of talent. You can't just say, think or believe that your kid is good enough. You have to prove it.
There are 9 different types of evidence that you should be providing to college coaches. Most parents send video and stats, and assume that's enough. It's not.
Exposure
Then you need enough college coaches to know who your kid is. The best player in the world will go un-recruited if they're hidden away from college coaches.
Exposure comes down to 2 things: getting as many college coaches as possible to know your kid's name, and getting those coaches to evaluate your kid as many times as possible.
If your kid is talented, you have proof of that, and a lot of college coaches see that proof...how does your kid NOT get recruited?
The Difference Between Knowing "What To Do" and "How To Do It"
Some families aren't sure where to start. But there are a good handful of families who understand enough about recruiting to have confidence, but not enough to capitalize on their kid's talent & opportunities.
It's not enough to know what to do. You have to know how to do it.
Knowing What To Do
Send emails & DMs to college coaches
Knowing How To Do It
What to say, what evidence to send, how many times to contact them, how often to contact them, what to say in follow ups, etc.
Knowing What To Do
Attend Showcases & Camps
Knowing How To Do It
How to picks ones that are worth the money, how to avoid money-grabs, what to say before, what to say after, etc.
Knowing What To Do
Film & Edit Video
Knowing How To Do It
How many videos you should have, where they should be hosted, how long they should be, what skills to show, etc.
Knowing What To Do
Following up with college coaches
Knowing How To Do It
How often to follow up, what to say, how to not be annoying, how to not be forgettable, how to convert interest to offers, etc.
Knowing what actions you need to do and how to do them effectively are not the same. Many families fail to maximize their kid's potential because they believe they're doing the right things, but doing them the wrong way.
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We've already done the hard part of figuring out what works. Simply copy what we do.
We've put an astronomical amount of time and effort into figuring out how to most effectively get recruited. Years of work. Millions of messages. Hundreds of hours of coaching calls. Here's how we figured out what works:
We've been at this for years, so we've been able to see (up close) how the recruiting process is ebbing, flowing and changing.
We've helped hundreds of families in a hands-on environment. If you count livestreams, it's in the tens of thousands.
Our athletes have sent over 1 million emails & DMs to college coaches.
We've personally reviewed, edited or created more than 10,000 highlight videos
We've helped families in 14 different sports and have a front row seat to see the nuances & differences between them
We've generated tens of millions of dollars in scholarship money
We analyzed 8,446 athletes in 2025 to see how kids are ACTUALLY getting recruited (not how people "think" they're getting recruited)
Here's the point: we're not guessing. When we tell you to do something, it's because we believe there's an extremely high probability that it'll produce results for you based on the fact that it's produced incredible results for other families.
Our strategies & tactics are not just based on personal experience, but rather cold hard data behind thousands of athletes. This is information other recruiting services, advisors and platforms don't have & that we don't share publicly.
Introducing the Scholarship Lab, a Proven System to Get Athletic Scholarship Offers...
No more throwing money at the "showcase & camp machine" and hoping it works out
No more frustration with your club or travel coach for dropping the ball
No more sending emails & DMs into the black void with no responses
No more spending dozens of hours on things that won't work
No more sleepless nights wondering how you're going to make this happen
No more tearful conversations in the car after seeing your kid's friends receive offers
Don't wonder if there's more you could have done for your kid. Give them the best possible chance to play at the next level.
Join The Scholarship Lab
The Scholarship Lab is for any parent who has a high school or collegiate aged athlete who is serious about playing sports in college (or transferring).
We have more than 14 different sports inside the D1 Scholarship family, both mens and womens. Families with a middle school aged athlete are NOT allowed to join, and will be respectfully dismissed from the group. This is for parents of high school and college aged athletes ONLY.
What's Included & How It Works
Watch the walkthrough video for more detailed information on each aspect of the Lab.
Recruiting Platform
On the orientation call, we'll also give you access to our recruiting platform. You'll be able to research schools, filter by criteria, build school lists, and find coach contact information.
D1 Scholarship Community
This is a dedicated channel specifically for D1 Scholarship families. Engage with other parents who are serious about recruiting, ask our D1 Team questions, and accelerate your learning.
Weekly Live Q&A Call (chat-only)
Every week, we host a live call where you can ask any questions you have, and hear directly from our team. If you can't make the call, you can send in questions ahead of time to be answered & watch the recording.
Proven Scripts & Templates
You'll get access to more than 40 email & DM scripts that we've battle-tested over the last few years. These are proven words & frameworks that you can copy, paste and make your own.
Club a Baby Seal Guarantee
If you wouldn't club a baby seal to stay in the Scholarship Lab after your first 30 days (because you love it so much) we'll give you a full refund, no questions asked. To be eligible for the guarantee, all you have to do is ask at least 3 questions in the community chat.
$97 per month. No long term commitments. Cancel anytime. Most families spend triple this amount on a single showcase or camp with little to no promise of tangible results.
How This Can Save You Time, Money & Sanity
Save Thousands on Showcases
Most families are wasting thousands of dollars on showcases & camps that are worthless. One thing we often advise families on in the Lab is how to ensure an event is worth your time and money before you attend.
One single month in the Scholarship Lab could potentially save you thousands, and earn you back a few extra weekends.
Accelerate Your Process By Months
When you're "figuring" out the process, you're often actively moving in the wrong direction.
You ever been in a car going the wrong way? To rectify the mistake, you had to retrace your steps back to square 1, then begin your journey heading the right way.
In the Lab, we save families from heading the wrong direction & setting themselves back many months.
Save Hours of Frustration
When you're not sure what to do next, frustration sets in. You're stuck between a rock and a hard place: you don't want to waste time doing the wrong thing, but you don't want to sit there and do nothing.
In the Lab, we'll give you a phase-specific curriculum so you'll have clear next steps on exactly what you should be working on next.
No More Listening to "Johnny"
You know Johnny...that parent in the bleachers who thinks he's "God's gift to recruiting" but doesn't actually know what he's talking about?
In the Lab, you get access to experts who have helped families just like you. We don't have an agenda. We don't have to posture to brag about our kid. We're just there to help you get more interest & scholarship offers.
No More Fighting With Your Kid
"Did you put your school list together yet?" No. "Did you look up the coach's contact information yet?" No.
The recruiting platform we'll give you will add years back onto your life. It'll save you from the boring, monotonous work of scouring the internet for a dumb email address or social media account.
Finally Get Peace of Mind
When you're in the Lab, you can be sure you're working on the right things. You're doing them the right way. You're giving your kid the absolute best chance to get recruited.
You have a team of experts to lean on. You have other families in the trenches with you. And you're actively working on giving your kid a better future. What could be better?
If you had our team -- responsible for tens of millions of dollars in scholarships -- advising you through the process, do you think you'd get more or less scholarship offers?
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Compare these approaches
Typical Family
Google Search for Contact Info
Scholarship Lab Family
Platform With All Contact Info
Typical Family
Asks Friends For Advice
Scholarship Lab Family
Asks Recruiting Experts For Advice
Typical Family
No Game Plan
Scholarship Lab Family
Phase-Specific Game Plan
Typical Family
Navigating the Process Alone
Scholarship Lab Family
Navigating With Other Families
Typical Family
Randomly Show Up to Showcases
Scholarship Lab Family
Strategically Attend Showcases
Typical Family
Focus on "Profile Views"
Scholarship Lab Family
Establish Relationships With Coaches
Typical Family
Take the First Offer You Get
Scholarship Lab Family
Thrive at Your "Best Fit" School
The Scholarship Lab is a totally different way of navigating recruiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy another program for this to work?
No. Scholarship Lab stands on its own. If you later decide you want to join one of the 90‑day accelerators, we can help you do that. For most families, Lab is the “home base” for the entire journey.
How is this different from the accelerators?
The accelerators are 90‑day deep‑dive sprints where we build and execute a full plan with you. Scholarship Lab is ongoing guidance, community, and scripts so you can work the plan yourself with support.
Is the Scholarship Lab mainly for parents or athletes?
The Lab is mainly for parents. We do have a few athletes inside, but the majority are parents.
How old should my athlete be for the Scholarship Lab to be helpful?
The Lab is best for families with a HS or collegiate aged athlete.
What sports is this for and will I get sport-specific advice?
We have 14 different sports inside the Lab. You will receive both sport-specific advice AND situation specific advice. So the strategies, tactics, and guidance you receive will not just be tailored to your sport, but also to your unique situation.
What if we join and realize it's not for us?
You can cancel any time with a couple of clicks. If you wouldn't club a baby seal to stay inside the Lab after your first 30 days, we'll give you a full refund. To be eligible for the guarantee, all you have to do is ask at least 3 questions in the community chat to show you actually tried.
How do I know the coach contact data in the recruiting platform is accurate?
We update the data every single month to ensure that all data is as accurate as possible. Coach volatility is a real thing in recruiting, and we take it very seriously.
Does my kid need to be on the orientation call?
Your athlete can join you, but it's not mandatory or necessary.
How To Get Started
Step 1
Click the button & checkout
Click any button on this page, and complete the check out to join the Lab.
You'll be sent an email with your receipt, and you'll also receive a welcome email from us with next-step instructions.
Step 2
Join the Community Chat
Use the instructions in the welcome email to join the Community Chat.
You'll introduce yourself to the group, and ask your first question to "break the ice."
Step 3
Schedule Your Orientation Call
You'll be given a link to schedule a 15-minute orientation call. Please do this ASAP.
On this call, you'll get access to the recruiting platform, your phase-specific curriculum, and we'll ensure you're confident with how to get the most out of the Lab.
Then you're off to the races, running in a different lane than overwhelmed parents.
Founder, D1 Scholarship
Who I am & Why You Should Care
Hey, I'm Jack Kruger. You might have seen me on Instagram or TikTok, featured in the New York Times, or on National Television (that one time).
Career: 7+ years of professional baseball (no one ever expected this to happen) in the Los Angeles Angels & Texas Rangers organizations
Experience: Been through the recruiting process twice, attended the University of Oregon, Orange Coast College, and Mississippi State University (it's a long story)
Since Starting D1 Scholarship: We've helped hundreds of athletes across 14 different sports generate tens of millions of dollars in scholarships. When we first started D1 Scholarship, we never imagined we'd get to where we are. It's been such a privilege to help with amazing families.
I know what it's like to hate the recruiting process. I know what it's like to feel invisible. I know what it's like to feel like no one understands what I'm capable of.
But I also know what it's like to figure it out. And to have dozens of coaches calling me. And to get 6-figure scholarship offers. And if you want, my team and I can show you all of our best performing strategies that we've kept hidden all these years. Totally up to you, but I'd love to see you inside the Lab.
D1 Scholarship
Ready to transform your kid's quiet process into a recruiting frenzy?
Your kid only gets one shot at this. You can wing it, or you can plug into a proven system, a live office hour every week, and scripts that have already opened doors for other families.
Scholarship Lab
$97/mo
Exclusive Q&A Community Access
Weekly Live Office Hour Call
44 Proven Email & DM Scripts
College Recruiting Platform
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Hear from D1 Scholarship Families
$220,000 Scholarship
Committed to Dream School
"Hire Jack, Connor & the Team"
"Every family needs to do this"
$150,000 Scholarship
"We had offers from all 5 levels"
$88,000 Scholarship
"Wasn't an empty promise..."
3 Offers in 3 Months
18 offers in 3 weeks
"I was really impressed..."
From 3 to 22 interested schools
0-22 interested schools in a matter of weeks
Talking to 43 schools
Back and forth with 79 schools
Committed
Committed
Program is terrific
More engagement in 3 days than in 6 months trying to navigate with another service
"I cannot imagine having to do this without you"
Sent 21 emails. Got 7 D1 responses.
Talking to multiple schools
Offer, and high on Johns Hopkins list
Talking to 17 schools (up from 3) including Northwestern, Harvard, Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, and George Washington.
Talking to more than 20 schools
Talking to 11 D1 & 11 D2
10 offers, $175k in scholarships
40 interested schools
2 texts, 8 emails, and 4 phone calls
Committed
20 schools. 4 "generic camp invites." But 16 personal responses.
Predicting phone calls EXACTLY
Went from a few interested schools to more than a dozen
"I want to recommend you but also want to keep you all for ourselves 😂"
10 replies in 24 hours
From 3 to 20 schools
Phone call & visit from top 10 school
Phone call & visit from top 10 school
"The advice you gave for phone calls worked so well"
Interest from 15 schools
Started talking to 5 schools
Committed
"It's a game changer"
From 3 to 22 interested schools
Committed
From nothing to first two offers
"You have no clue how well your tips work"
Lots of responses
Committed
Talking to 54 schools
"Point is, the emails work. Bravo!"
Started talking to 20+ schools
First D1 Water Polo offer
"Love your customer service"
10 Additional Schools
Committed
Committed
5 schools reach out this week
2 official visits scheduled
Offer & 2 phone calls
First offer. Never saw her play in person.
4 visits scheduled. 4 other schools interested.
Went from 1 to 14 D1 Schools Interested
Interest from all 5 levels & a visit to a power 4 school
Praise for D1 Scholarship
We scoured the earth to find the most competent men & women of integrity on the planet.
"Best in the business"
"If people haven't told you guys in the last five minutes how awesome you all are and how well you do in managing your clients, let me tell you now. You guys are seriously the best in the business."
"Incredible support"
"I want to give a huge shoutout to Kade & Connor for the incredible support they give to everyone. Not just me and my son but to all of us. Kudos to D1 for hiring such an outstanding team!"
"I really love the approach"
"Thanks for your support and guidance. I really love the approach and service you've built. If you ever need a reference for other clients, let me know."
"We love what you're doing"
"I want to say thank you for all your help, guidance and expertise. We love what you are doing and if there is anything we can do to help support you all in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out."
"Onto something special"
"D1 Scholarship seems to be onto something special with your framework and the genuine aura of wanting to help families navigate a stressful recruiting process. In just 3 days, we've gotten more engagement than we've had in 6 months trying to navigate with another service."
"Best product out there"
"You took something that is so very overwhelming and frustrating and made it manageable. I felt utterly lost before finding you guys! I have sent so many people to your IG page and will continue to do so because I truly believe you guys have the best product out there."
"Want to keep you all to ourselves"
"I want to let you know that this program has been really good so far and your response time is amazing. I want to recommend you but also want to keep you all for ourselves."
"Not-full-of-sh*t approach"
"THANK YOU. Your not-full-of-sh*t approach and honesty is such a breath of fresh air in this world of used car salesmen."
"Resources were invaluable"
"Big thanks to everyone at D1. You have built a wonderful environment and a wealth of resources to help families through the college recruiting process. The resources available and specifically this Telegram group were invaluable to our family. Thank you so much for all the guidance!!"