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[quote=Anonymous]As others have mentioned, some schools and sports actively cultivate alumni networks and encourage student athletes to leverage those connections.

But there's a related and perhaps more valuable benefit: the recruiting process itself teaches networking skills. A Patriot or Ivy League athlete typically isn't a five star recruit with offers falling into their lap. They have to hustle, make connections, and sell themselves. If parents handle this process, it's a missed opportunity to develop these skills.

My son manages his entire recruitment process, and it's essentially the same as networking for internships and jobs with cold emails, building relationships, following up, handling rejection, and staying organized. The legwork required to get recruited, especially as a non elite prospect, builds a skill set that should transfer to the professional world.
So while alumni networks and employer appreciation for athletes matter, I'd argue the process itself is just as important if the recruited athlete is highly involved. What people often underestimate is just how much work recruiting actually is. It's a massive time commitment that forces student athletes to grow up fast.
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