College softball recruiting meets Facebook and Twitter
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If you're looking to play college at the next level and are not taking advantage of Facebook and Twitter, you may be missing out on a huge opportunity to connect with college coaches. As you may know, coaches are limited when it comes to contacting prospects. Since there are limits on in person contacts, phone calls, and text messages many coaching staffs are now looking to avenues such as Facebook and Twitter to instantaneously inform prospects or recruits with the latest news.
Smart college coaches know that high school student-athletes now days often carry smart phones around with them. While they may not e-mail all that often, many have 24/7 access to their Facebook or Twitter account via their phone, which you probably know is ALWAYS with them! As a coach who works with that age group, I know there may be times when a player forgets socks or shoes, but never their phone. 
Anyway, the point is, many college coaches are well aware of how tech-savvy high school student-athletes are and many are beginning to tap into those avenues of communication for recruiting purposes. This means a couple of things:
1. If you haven't been a big fan of social media up to this point, you may want to start learning a bit more about it. Like I said earlier, you may be missing out on opportunities without it.
2. Remember that the internet is like any other PUBLIC PLACE. It is not just a means of communication for colleges. It is also another way for them to get to know more about you. Your online CONDUCT says just as much about you as your transcripts, your play on the field, your letters of recommendation, your visits to the school, etc. Just as you wouldn't act in a certain way or say certain things if you KNEW certain people were watching you in person, you should treat your online activities and communication the same way! People ARE watching. Important people you may be trying to impress CAN "see" you online. Make sure you conduct yourself in a way that you will not regret later.
Still not convinced colleges are serious about utilizing social media? Read this article about Notre Dame's Women's Basketball Staff.
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