How is Barb Smith helping female athletes develop the “armor” necessary to succeed in the recruiting process?
Navigating the college recruiting process has become extremely challenging in an ever changing landscape. Technology, social pressure, and financial considerations are all critical influences that make recruiting very stressful.
My guest on this episode, Barb Smith, is a former Division I women’s basketball coach. She also played basketball at THE Ohio State University. Barb is founder of Find My Team, a company that is an educational resource for aspiring female student athletes to empower them with the tools necessary to navigate the college athletic recruiting process.
In Episode 42, Barb discusses how she is using her experiences as a player and a coach to help young women navigate the college recruiting process. Barb talks about how she mentors young women through the recruiting process by giving them the resources necessary to find their ideal fit for college.
So, what was your biggest takeaway from my conversation with Barb Smith?
For me, it’s that young athletes should take ownership of their recruiting process. It might be natural or easy for parents to lead the way for their child, but allowing the student-athlete to take the lead will likely result in the best possible outcome.
My suggestion to high school student-athletes is to own your recruiting process. First, understand your priorities in selecting a college program. Second, take the lead in managing your own process because college coaches will take notice.
I want to thank Barb for her kind generosity and the wisdom she shared with The Freshman Foundation Community.
You can learn more about Barb and Find My Team at https://findmyteam.com and on Instagram @findmyteam.
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Thank you for listening. We’ll see you back soon for Episode 43!