While COVID-19 has certainly altered how we go about our daily lives, the global pandemic has especially taken a toll on a group of people vital to colleges and universities across the country. Athletic college recruiting has taken a turn due to COVID-19 restrictions, changing the way coaches go about finding the next star players for their athletic programs.
Prior to the global pandemic, college recruiters would spend the majority of their time evaluating high school junior and senior athletes, interacting with them and their families. Recruits would normally travel to campuses for unofficial or official visits and enjoy being sought after by some of the best athletic programs in the country.