It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that modern collegiate recruiting is a messy business. The stakes are high, high enough to lead people to do crazy things.
Even though many people have probably tired of the social media surrounding recruiting — the commitments, the decommitments, the never-ending process — at the end of the day a college scholarship can change the future of a family. They are coveted by many, but only given to few. The New York Times spoke to six coaches in a variety of NCAA sports to provide advice for those who want to reach the next level.