Anonymous wrote:Media days are important for the players. These days having a social media following is important. It’s how players get on the radar of college coaches and get NIL deals. If people on IG/Tiktok don’t know you, forget about playing in college.

This is so sad, but frankly true.

It's good practice for the players to sit for a professional career headshot, and I think Media Day arranged by the club is more equitable than each team's parents managing photos. It's either a chore or a passion for the team's parents, and it's hard to give feedback w/either scenario. Some have professional equipment or parents who can produce great brochures or websites, while others do their best on iPhones. The cost may be baked into your fees, but you will be asked to help cover the cost, whether it's a parent asking for reimbursement or a club providing the service.