TBH Episode 6: Empowering the Athlete: A Parent’s Guide to College Recruitment

Send us a text In this episode of Triple Blockheads, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark discuss the intricacies of collegiate recruitment, focusing on the role and influence of parents in the process. They emphasize the importance of allowing athletes to advocate for themselves while providing tips for parents on how to support their children effectively without overstepping. The discussion covers proper etiquette at club tournaments, the significance of authentic communication during recruitment, and the impact of a parent's involvement in a child's journey from high school to college sports. The hosts highlight the need for independence, character building, and appropriate parent engagement during campus visits and phone calls with coaches. They also touch upon the relationship between clubs and colleges in preparing athletes for recruitment and the importance of honesty and fit in both domains. Instagram - @tripleblockheads X - @tripleblockhead Threads - tripleblockheads Facebook - Triple Block Heads Youtube - @TripleBlockHeads