June 15th is about a month away, and with it the unofficial start of the college tennis recruiting process for current high school sophomores (Class of 2026). On June 15th after the conclusion of your sophomore year of high school, Division 1 and Division 2 coaches can begin making recruiting contact. (Division 3 coaches are allowed to reach out as soon as you enter high school, but most still wait until the summer after sophomore year.) Below is a checklist to help you prepare for June 15th. In addition to this checklist, DLM Coaching is hosting a free webinar on June 2nd at 7pm ET to discuss how to prepare. This webinar is most relevant to current sophomores, but will also be useful for juniors (who can still benefit from the strategies we will discuss) and freshmen (who can start preparing early). For more information and to register for this free webinar, click here.
𝤿Fill out online recruiting questionnaires for schools on your preliminary list
𝤿Consider creating a tennis-specific email account if this will help you stay on top of recruiting communication
𝤿Make sure your tennisrecruiting.net profile is up-to-date and accurate, including telephone, email address (especially if you create a new, tennis-specific one), and mailing address
𝤿Create a player profile that succinctly summarizes the most important facts about you
𝤿Create a free Profile Page account with the NCAA Eligibility Center
𝤿Create a Youtube channel and upload any useful match videos
𝤿Review your social media accounts for inappropriate content and consider creating a tennis-specific account
𝤿Plan your summer tournament schedule and be prepared to share it with coaches
𝤿Develop a preliminary list of safety, target, and reach schools based on your interests and tennis/academic profile (DLM Coaching can help with this through our Initial Recruiting Assessment)
𝤿Create a communication log to track contacts with coaches
𝤿Email coaches on your preliminary list before June 15th to introduce yourself
𝤿Fill out online recruiting questionnaires for schools on your preliminary list
To learn more about how DLM Coaching can help you navigate the recruiting process, schedule a free consultation with us today.