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Recruiting Fundamentals Curriculum

At the starting line in college recruiting? Get your process up to speed fast and headed in the direction of scholarship offers from your favorite schools.

Most families wait too long to take recruiting seriously.

The Recruiting Fundamentals Curriculum helps your family build the correct foundation, create a strategic target list, and finally understand how recruiting actually works — without wasting a year guessing.

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Cliff Notes For This Curriculum

Recruiting Fundamentals is the ultimate starter pack for parents in the college recruiting process. If you’re early in the process, or late & overwhelmed, kick your process into gear with a clear roadmap to Phase 2 and beyond.

By the end of Recruiting Fundamentals, you will:

🏆 Understand how the recruiting process works

🏆 Optimize your athlete's social media profiles

🏆 Set realistic goals your athlete is excited about

🏆 Build your completed school target list

🏆 Craft a 30-day action calendar to continue momentum

Think of it as your family’s Recruiting 101 — the foundation everything else is built on.

Phase Specific: Curriculum designed for Phase 1 families

Easy to Implement: Built for those just starting the process

Applicable for All Division Levels: D1, D2, D3, NAIA and JC

"Well, last night he made the decision to commit to [redacted] University to play D1 sports. The offer was VERY strong and he’ll end up with just north of $220k in athletic scholarship money.

In all, he received 8 total D1 offers to play. Well over a million dollars in offered athletic scholarships across those 8 offers. If you would have told me 18 months ago, when we started this recruiting process, that he would have the opportunity to play at a very high academic school and still get to play at a very high soccer level, I would have told you that you’re crazy.

But the process works. You and the D1 team have proven over and over again with your clients that if you trust the process that you’ve designed, and stay consistent in your communication, big things will happen.

- Nate, D1 Scholarship Alumni Dad

Certificate Upon Completion

Recruiting Fundamentals Curriculum 📚

Understanding College Recruiting

College Recruiting Timeline

Navigate the college recruiting process with confidence by understanding the key milestones, deadlines, and windows of opportunity at each stage. This lesson provides a comprehensive timeline that will help you stay organized, plan ahead, and ensure you're taking the right actions at the right time to maximize your recruiting success.

Understanding Levels (D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO)

This lesson breaks down the different levels of college athletics, helping you understand the competitive landscape and find the right fit for your skills and aspirations.

Academic Eligibility & Scholarship Basics

Learn the ins and outs of academic requirements and scholarship opportunities to ensure you're on track for success both on and off the field.

What is the Transfer Portal?

The transfer portal can be a confusing part of college recruiting. This lesson demystifies the process, explaining how it works and what it means for you.

What is NIL?

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is a new frontier in college sports. We'll explore what NIL is, how you can benefit from it, and the rules you need to know.

Current State of College Recruiting

The world of college recruiting is constantly evolving. This lesson provides an up-to-date overview of the current landscape, giving you a competitive edge.

3 Pillars of Getting Recruited

Discover the three essential pillars of a successful recruiting strategy. This lesson lays the foundation for your entire recruiting journey.

Recruiting Rules

Understanding NCAA and conference recruiting rules is essential to staying compliant and protecting your eligibility. This lesson breaks down the key regulations governing contact periods, official visits, communication with coaches, and more—so you can navigate the recruiting process confidently without making costly mistakes that could jeopardize your college athletic career.

Checklist

30 minute action checklist to help you put the lessons into action.

Quiz

Test your knowledge to see how well you understand the concepts in this module.

Social Media & Goal Setting

Twitter (X) Profile Optimization

Your Twitter profile is often the first impression a coach will have of you. We'll teach you how to optimize your profile to make a positive and lasting impression.

Instagram Profile Optimization

Instagram is a great platform for showcasing your personality and athleticism. This lesson provides a step-by-step guide to optimizing your Instagram profile for recruiting.

Bio Swipe File

Real life example bios you can copy or take inspiration from.

Pinned Tweet Swipe File

Real life example bios you can copy or take inspiration from.

Setting Athletic & Academic Goals

Learn how to set realistic and ambitious goals that will guide your recruiting process and help you find the perfect college experience.

Checklist

30 minute action checklist to help you put the lessons into action.

Quiz

Test your knowledge to see how well you understand the concepts in this module.

Building Your Target List

Identifying Schools That Meet Your Goals

This lesson provides a framework for identifying schools that align with your athletic and academic aspirations, ensuring you find the right fit.

How to Realistically Evaluate Talent

Objectively assessing your own talent is crucial for a successful recruiting journey. We'll teach you how to evaluate your skills and find the right level of competition.

Building a Margin For Error

The recruiting process is full of uncertainties. This lesson teaches you how to build a buffer into your plan, so you're prepared for any unexpected challenges.

Which Coach Should I Email / DM?

Don't waste your time contacting the wrong coaches. This lesson explains the different roles on a coaching staff and helps you identify the right person to reach out to.

Getting Coach Contact Information

Finding a coach's contact information can be a challenge. We'll share the best strategies for tracking down email addresses and social media handles.

Checklist

Action checklist to help you put the lessons into action.

Quiz

Test your knowledge to see how well you understand the concepts in this module.

Recruiting Game Plan & Calendar

30-Day Game Plan

Continue your recruiting momentum with this 30-day action plan after you've completed the Recruiting Fundamentals curriculum. You've worked hard to get your process off the ground -- so now it's time to keep it rolling and start making significant progress in your recruiting process.

Recruiting Tracker

Make a copy of this Recruiting Tracker to help you manage your recruiting process.

Checklist

Action checklist to help you put the lessons into action.

Phase 1 Assessment

Test your knowledge to see how well you understand the concepts in this complete curriculum.

44 Proven Scripts

Some lessons include multiple scripts and variations.

1st Email Campaign Outreach Scripts

Your first email to a coach is crucial. We'll provide you with a set of scripts to make a strong first impression.

2nd Email Campaign Outreach Scripts

Following up is key. This lesson gives you the scripts to stay on a coach's radar without being annoying.

Reengagement Script

Has a coach gone cold? This script will help you re-engage them and get the conversation going again.

Re-Class Script

If you've been reclassified, this script will help you communicate that to coaches in a clear and positive way.

Follow Up Script

Learn the art of the follow-up with this versatile script that can be used in a variety of situations.

Showcase / Camp Script

Attending a showcase or camp? This script will help you let coaches know you'll be there and that you're interested in their program.

School Visit Script

This script will help you follow up with a college coach after a campus visit.

Response to an Interested Coach Script

When a coach shows interest, it's important to respond in a timely and professional manner. This script will help you do just that.

Response to Camp Invite (Part 1) Script

This script will help you respond to a camp invitation and ask the right questions to determine if it's a good fit.

Response to Camp Invite (Part 2) Script

This script will help you follow up after a camp and express your continued interest in the program.

Response After Showcase Script

This script will help you follow up with coaches after a showcase and thank them for their time.

Giving Schedule to Interested Schools Script

This script will help you provide your schedule to coaches who have expressed interest in watching you play.

Giving Schedule to Non-Interested Schools Script

This script will help you politely inform coaches who are no longer recruiting you of your schedule, just in case.

Response to Offer (Not Ready to Make Decision Yet) Script

This script will help you respond to an offer when you're not ready to make a decision, without closing any doors.

Leveraging Offers Script

This script will help you leverage your offers to get the best possible scholarship and opportunity.

Twitter DM Script After Follow

A coach followed you on Twitter! This script will help you initiate a conversation and build a relationship.

Twitter DM Script Without Follow

This script will help you reach out to a coach on Twitter even if they don't follow you.

"Break Up" Script

Sometimes, you need to let a coach know that you're no longer interested in their program. This script will help you do that in a polite and professional way.

Is the Interest Real? (Camp Version) Script

This script will help you gauge a coach's interest after a camp and determine if it's worth pursuing.

Telling D3s You're Focusing on D1s Script

This script will help you politely inform Division 3 coaches that you're focusing on Division 1 opportunities.

Their Only Camp & You Can't Make It Script

This script will help you express your interest in a program even if you can't make it to their only camp.

"He's had a few offers but has not accepted any yet because the program is working so well, he wants to wait for the right fit and a top match.

It's super cool because before we started following the playbook he was literally willing to play anywhere that would let him - but now he has so much confidence in the campaigns that he is comfortable delaying or declining offers that aren't quite the right fit. All desperation and worry are gone - it feels like we are holding all the cards and can make decisions rather than just accepting the first thing that comes.

We were managing 22 relationships at one point, it was a bit too much -- but also a terrific problem to have! Before we found you, if someone told me that he would be getting texts, phone calls and building relationships with 22 different college coaches, I wouldn't have believed it! It was 0-22 in a matter of weeks. It's wild!

- Rachael, D1 Scholarship Alumni Mom

Most families think they have it figured out...until it's too late.

Because college roster spots are limited, every commitment means one fewer opportunity for your athlete. Most families assume everyone around them is following the same recruiting process — but they’re not.
The families who consistently earn scholarship offers are years ahead in how they plan, communicate, and position their athletes. They take strategic action long before most families even realize what’s required.

Be Proactive, Not Reactive.

In today’s college recruiting landscape, standing out requires more than talent—it requires strategy. The game has changed. What worked five years ago (or even two) often doesn’t work today.

The key is proactivity. Instead of waiting for coaches to “discover” your athlete, you need to take control of the process—intentionally creating exposure, building real relationships, and generating consistent opportunities.

"Yeah, he's super pumped. Fill ya in on all the specifics later. Total package is about $42k/year ($168k total). He's fired up. Dude, ya'll are the best. Appreciate everything and you know I'll be a monster advocate moving forward."

- Brian, D1 Scholarship Alumni Dad

Is Recruiting Fundamentals the Path For You?

Recruiting Foundations will be most helpful for families struggling with any one of these obstacles (or multiple).

Don't understand the landscape of college recruiting

Trouble with your athlete building a realistic target list

Early in the process & want to get it right

Social media profiles are built without intention

Feeling overwhelmed by the recruiting process

Have no momentum & want to kick things into gear

Go from "unsure" to clear & confident in your athlete's recruiting process.

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Target List Building Software

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We don't make promises. We document outcomes.

On average, D1 Scholarship families earn $43,850 more in scholarship money.

Based on the 2026 Recruiting Trends Report.

D1 Scholarship families receive interest from 4 more schools on average, and more than double the median.

Based on the 2026 Recruiting Trends Report.

D1 Scholarship families contact nearly twice as many schools on average, and more than 3x the median.

Based on the Recruiting Trends Report.

D1 Scholarship families spend the same amount of time per week on recruiting, but generate more exposure and nearly $44,000 more in scholarship money (on average).

Based on the 2026 Recruiting Trends Report.

"I just wanted to take a moment to update you on the amazing progress we've made over the last 30 days, thanks to you and the D1 playbook! When we first signed up, we were feeling stuck and stressed about recruiting -- it all seemed so overwhelming, and we didn't know how to move forward.

But everything changed when we started working with you! In just four short weeks, we've gone from talking to 5 schools to having conversations with 25! We've even received interest from some major schools that we never would've considered before -- your encouragement has really opened doors for us.

Thank you so much for your expertise, guidance and ongoing support!"

- Camille, D1 Scholarship Alumni Mom

This is an early enrollment launch. Prices shown are early enrollment prices and are likely to increase in January for the majority of curricula & services. By enrolling now, you are securing your discounted rate. All done-for-you services (target list, 14-Day YouTube Channel, and 1-on-1 calls) will begin January 1 so our team can enjoy the holidays with their families. You will still get immediate access to the curricula itself.

Recruiting Fundamentals

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44 Proven Scripts
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Frequently Asked Questions

What athlete ages is this appropriate for?

This curriculum is appropriate for families with a high school or collegiate aged athlete. Middle school families are not recommended to enroll until their athlete is in high school.

What sports is this applicable to?

This curriculum is applicable to all sports. D1 Scholarship's Alumni contains 14 different sports, both mens & womens.

What if I need the software for more than 3 months?

It's highly unlikely you will need the software for more than 3 months to complete your first target school list. You can purchase ongoing access to the software if you'd like after the 3 months is completed.

In the Done For You Target List, how quickly is it returned to us?

We return the completed target list within 5 days of your orientation form submission (the form you fill out when you enroll so we have information on what types of schools you'd be interested in).

In the Done For You Target List, what is the format of the completed list?

The completed list and contact information will be returned to you in an easy to read Google Sheet. If you'd like to see an example sheet, please watch the video above for the Done For You Target List add on.

Is there a money back guarantee?

There is a no questions asked 30 day money back guarantee on the Recruiting Fundamentals curriculum. There is not a money back guarantee on the software access or done for you target list.

D1 Scholarship Alumni

Each story is not just words on a page, but a life changed. Meet the heroes of college recruiting...normal moms and dads who put their kid's future first.

22 schools

"He finished his first campaign with a pretty good response (17 coaches emailed back) and about 5 more responses on Twitter."

Mom

Sheryl

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Transformational Stories from D1 Scholarship alumni

Meet the Recruiting Heroes – Our Alumni Parents

On top of working long hours, running kids to practices across town and cooking delicious dinners, these parents invested time, effort and money into their kid's future...and it paid off. Hear directly from them.

Connor | $150,000 Scholarship to D2

Meet Connor, father of a "good not great" female athlete.

When they first started the recruiting process, Connor didn't know where to begin. He knew about sending emails and making videos, but believed there was a deeper strategy to getting the right coaches to notice his daughter.

That's when he came to us.

Connor's daughter went from limited interest to communicating with more than 60 schools at one point, and landed a $150,000 scholarship to a school she loved.

Bill | $220,000 Scholarship

Meet Bill, father of a high academic athlete.

Bill and his wife are intelligent, kind people who already had some interest when they came to us. They wondered, "We have a grip on the process already...is this really that different from what we're already doing?"

As you'll see in the interview, Bill saw the difference immediately upon joining.

His son ended up getting multiple offers from Ivy League schools and other top academic institutions, but ultimately decided on another strong academic school that offered him $220,000 in scholarships.

Misty | 18 Offers in 3 Weeks (full ride)

Meet Misty, mother of a talented athlete in Texas.

If you're wondering, "D1 Scholarship helps 'good not great' athletes, but what about very talented athletes? Does the 5-Phase system work for them, too?"

The answer is yes, and Misty is a prime example.

Misty's son is one of the best athletes in Texas. When they came to us, he was already talking to a few power 4 conference schools. But Misty knew he was capable of more, and she wanted to maximize his opportunities and potential scholarship money.

Eventually, her son received 18 offers in a 3 week span, with more than 10 of them coming from power 4 conference schools. Ultimately, he accepted a full ride scholarship to an SEC school.

Josh | Top 20 Academic School in the USA

Meet Josh, father of an incredibly intelligent high school athlete.

But Josh had a problem. Despite his son's diligent work in the classroom, he couldn't get him to put much time or effort into marketing himself to college coaches. Though his son communicated his desire to play college sports, he'd constantly come home to find him on the playstation.

So we set Josh up with our automated outreach system, and the results were immediate.

He went from talking to 3 schools to more than 22 in a matter of weeks. Exposure was no longer holding his son back from the opportunities he was capable of.

Josh's son ended up turning down a scholarship offer to a D1 school to attend one of the top 20 strongest academic schools in the country.

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"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!!"

Transformational Stories from D1 Scholarship alumni

Meet More Recruiting Heroes – Our Alumni Parents

It doesn't take a blue-chip athlete to get recruited. It takes hardworking, loving parents who are determined to build a bright future for their kids. And that's exactly what these parents are.

Camille | Committed to top school

Rachelle | $80,000 Scholarship

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