CAMPS and
UNOFFICIAL VISITS
2014 TUCKER RECRUTING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAMPS
 MAJOR
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MINOR
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LOCAL
UNOFFICIAL VISITS
 DEF. OF AN UNOFFICIAL
VISIT
 INFO ON UNOFFICIAL
VISITS
 TYPES OF UNOFFICIALS
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SUMMER CAMPS
(UNIVERSITIES)
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Junior Days
Spring Practice
Camps (SEE CAMPS
SECTION)
Games
Spring Games
-Personal Visits
Camps
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Camps are essential to the recruiting
process.
– Profitable for the universities
– Allows coaches to evaluate prospect
– Gives prospect a chance to see school & meet
coaches
MAJOR CAMPS
Camp
Sponsor
Description
The Opening
NIKE
Nike Elite Invite only camps
UnderArmour National Combine
UA&IMG
Sport
Top prospects according to ESPN (125+)
US Army All-American Combine
RIVALS
Top prospect according to Rivals (400+)
Rivals 100 5 Star Challenge
RIVALS
Top prospects according to Rivals (100+)
Nike Football Training Camps
NIKE
Regional training camps involving competition of
top prospects
Rivals Underclassmen Challenge
RIVALS
Featuring the Top rising Sophomores
Gridiron Kings
NIKE
Featuring the Top performers from regional Nike
Camps
Elite 11
Nike
Top 11-15 QB prospects in the nation
FootBall University Top Gun
FBU
Top 25 QB prospects in the nation as per
performance at regional combines
NUC Ultimate 100 camp
Top prospects from regional NUC camps (Top
100+)
NUC Top Prospect Camp
2nd tier top prospects from regional NUC camp
Minor Camps
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Regional MVP camps (SCOUT)
Regional NIKE combines (NIKE)
Regional NUC (National Underclassmen combines)
Regional VTO camps (RIVALS)
Regional FBU camps (FBU)
USA Developmental camp
Various other local camps including:
1Dream Sports Camp
Adidas Showcase
Cam Newton 7on7 tryouts
RisingSenior Underclassman Camp
Junior Elite Underclassman Camp
University Camps
(Summer Camps)
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Summer camps at Universities are one of
the MOST important ways for coaches to
evaluate talent.
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It allows them an up close and personal look at prospects;
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it allows them to see if potential prospects can take college
level coaching
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it allows them to see players go against other top prospects
in a closed setting.
University Camps
(Summer Camps)
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The majority of you will need to send your kid to at
least 1-2 camps during his HS career to get
exposure.
Where and to which camps should I send my child?
DEFINITION OF an
Unofficial Visit
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As a high school student-athlete looking for a college
scholarship you may be aware of Official and Unofficial Visits
to college campuses. It is important as you become a college
prospect that you take visits to see what the college has to
offer. Things you can check out on your visit are the athletic
facilities, the layout of the campus, the atmosphere of the
school on game day, and if you are on an official visit you’ll
meet the coaching staff. There are rules the NCAA has in
place on visits.
Unofficial Visit: Anytime you or your legal guardians visit a
college campus that is funded by you. You can take as
many unofficial visits as you would like. During dead
periods you cannot speak to any of the coaches while visiting
the campus. Three free tickets to a home game is the only
thing a coach can give you during an unofficial visit.
Unofficial Visit
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An unofficial visit is any visit to a college
campus that is NOT funded by the institution.
A school is able to provide tickets to up to 3
sporting events under $100
You may not take an unofficial visit during a dead
period (link to Contact Periods section).
You are allowed an unlimited number of unofficial
visits to schools at all divisions.
***GO TO THE WEBSITE BELOW TO SEE THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN UNOFFICIAL AND OFFICIAL VISITS***
https://www.msu.edu/~msuncaa/Official%20and%20Unofficial%20Visits1.pdf
Types of Unofficial Visits
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Invites
– Junior Days
– Spring Practice
– Camps (SEE CAMPS SECTION)
– Spring Games
– Games
– -Personal Visits
Junior Days
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Allow prospects a chance to see the school in
person.
Allow coaches to evaluate prospects up close and in
person before sending camp invites. KIDS GET
OFFERS AT JUNIOR DAY!
NOTE: THESE ARE OFTEN TIMES INVITE ONLY!
Spring Practice
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a great way for a prospect to see his potential
teammates and coaches in a realistic collegiate
setting
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Prospects can see if the school is the right fit just
by attending one or two practices.
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NOT ALWAYS invite only!
– Oftentimes you can go see practice just by contacting a
coach!
Games
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Regular Season
Spring Games
Regular Season Games
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Prospects can be invited to football
games by universities. They will be
allowed 3 tickets (1 for prospect and 2
other guests), but must pay for their
own way to the game as well as for
food, souvenirs, or any other potential
perks per NCAA rules.
This constitutes an unofficial visit.
Regular Season Games
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The purpose of these unofficial
visits is to allow the prospect an
opportunity to see what the
gameday atmosphere is like at a
given institute.
Spring Games
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TOP PROSPECTS ARE ALWAYS
INVITED TO SPRING GAMES!
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prospects are often allowed
to come as well so feel free to ask a
coach
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Other prospects will be campus and it’s a
great way to interact with them.
Personal/Campus Visits
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Prospects are welcome (and even
encouraged) to visit universities during their
time in high school. These visits are similar
to unofficial visits, so the same NCAA rules
apply.
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CAN TAKE AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT ACADEMICS
EXCLUSIVE TIME WITH THE COACHES
PERSONALIZED TOURS OF ACADEMICS AND ATHLETIC
FACILITIES
Questions about
Unofficial Visits
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When can I take an unofficial visit?
– Unofficial visits can be taken as early as
freshman year.
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What will happen during my unofficial
visit?
– Every unofficial visit is different and a lot
depends on whether or not the coach has seen
you play before the visit takes place. Typically, a
coach will talk to you and your parents about
their institution and athletic program and they
will give you a brief tour of the athletic facilities.
Preparing for an
Unofficial Visit
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How do I prepare for an unofficial visit?
– make sure the coach has viewed your film prior to the
visit. Ask the coach if they can schedule an admissions
interview while on campus. Bring a few copies of your
NCSA Recruiting Profile if you have it. But most
importantly, bring a prepared list of questions. Don’t
forget to bring a pen and paper to take notes.
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What should I wear?
– Look presentable. You do not need to be in or suit, but
you do want to make a good impression on the coach.
Scheduling Unofficial
Visits
– How do I schedule an unofficial visit?
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Contact the coach and inform him that you would like
to schedule an unofficial visit. Coaches will usually be
very receptive. Sometimes a coach will ask you to setup a visit.
– When should visits be scheduled?
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You should be trying to schedule visits right away. The
best time to make visits during junior year is spring
and summer. Remember that December and early
January are often times when coaches are on winter
vacation. Some coaches may be out of the office
during the summer and coaches are often very busy
during their season as well.
Additional Info
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For a listing of Spring game dates go
to :
http://www.fbschedules.com/springfootball-game-schedule/
Talking with Coaches on
Unofficial Visits
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Can a coach offer me a scholarship during an
unofficial visit?
– If a coach has seen you play, they may give you an
indication of their level of interest. In some cases, verbal
scholarship offers are extended on unofficial visits.
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Are there specific questions I should ask a
coach on an unofficial visit?
– If you know a coach has seen you play, you should ask
them where you stand on their recruiting list. Ask where
they will be recruiting so you can hopefully coordinate a
time for them to watch you play. Otherwise, refer to the
questions section and choose a few that apply to you and
that school.