7d • General discussion
5 tips to get recruited using social media.
If you want to get recruited in 2026, your social media profile matters more than you think.
College coaches are searching your name.
If they can’t find you or your profile isn’t clear you’re already behind.
Here’s how to fix that 👇
✅ Tip 1: Make Your Username Your Full Name
College coaches search your name to find your film.
If your username isn’t your real name, they may never find you.
Using your full name:
• Makes you easier to identify
• Looks professional
• Helps with search results
No nicknames. No random numbers.Make it clean.
🎥 Tip 2: Pin Your Highlight Film
Your highlight video should be the first thing coaches see.
If they have to scroll to find it, you’re losing attention.
Pin:
• Your most recent film
• Your best full-season highlights
• Your strongest performance
Make it easy. Coaches don’t have time to search.
📋 Tip 3: Include Recruiting Info in Your Bio
Your bio should answer questions immediately.
Include:
• Graduation year
• Position• Height / Weight
• School
• Contact info (email or recruiting contact)
If a coach has to DM you for basic info, you’re making it harder than it needs to be.
📣 Tip 4: Tag Coaches & Recruiting Platforms
Tagging increases visibility.
Tag:
• College programs
• Position coaches
• Recruiting pages
• O-D Nation
It doesn’t guarantee an offer but it increases your chances of being seen.
Visibility matters.
🔁 Tip 5: Post Highlights Consistently
Consistency shows development.
Coaches want to see:
• Growth• Recent performance
• Progress over time
An inactive profile looks like an inactive athlete.
Stay active. Stay visible.
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5 tips to get recruited using social media.
