Duke's Annual Recruiting Meeting

In the late October or early November the Duke's host their annual college recruiting meeting. We believe this meeting provides players with a solid fundamental understanding of the college recruiting process, and helps them become aware of how they can actively participate in the recruiting journey.

Whether your goals include Division I, Division II or Division III lacrosse at the next level you'll find helpful information that will point you in the right direction.

All sophomores are greatly encouraged to consider attending this meeting.

The annual Duke's Recruiting Meeting is open to any player regardless of your club team or high school. Your only expsense is the time you spend learning - this meeting is free.

Please monitor our schedule's for the date and location in 2010.

Each year, the Duke's invite a college coach to speak about the recruiting process. Past speakers have included, Head Coach Dave Cottle, (Maryland) and Head Coach Mike Murphy, (Penn).

Example agenda from our 2009 Meeting

Player handouts about the recruiting process.

Guest speakers: Coach Cottle and Coach Murhpy

Secondary Speakers speaking about their College experience are:
Ken Clausen, Virginia (Big school perspective)
Mike Dolente, Cabrini (Small school perspective)
Charles Barnes, VMI (Military school perspective)
Tim Golder, Avon Grove (Penn State recruit talking about the Recruiting process as a HS Student)

Other Speakers:
Coach Mike Mackrides on Lacrosse family, dealing with College coaches and recruiting Process.
Chris Spahr website Links and NCAA REGS.

- Q & A with individual Speakers and Guests.

General Topics that are covered by all Are:
- Type of Athlete/Student.
- Grades, SATS, PSATS, Testing et al.
- Website links and NCAA Rules.
- Do's and Don't of college recruiting.
- Creating a College Contact Binder and getting started.
- Creating Cover letter with Accompanying Athletic Accomplishments Resume and Scholastic Accomplishments Resume.
- Picking a College with a review for Location, Cost, Major/Academics, Lacrosse Level, Campus Size and Social, Lacrosse Coach, Team, Player and Scheme of Play review - all to determine fit for Student/player.
- Contacting Colleges & College Coaches. Primary Contact and Important Timelines/Dates in Recruiting and Admissions.
- Transcripts, Aid/Scholarship Forms and Filing.
- Contact calls and Visits.
- Unofficial and Official Visits.
- Commitment to College.