The college sports recruiting process has evolved in the past two decades. The days of a D1 coach watching and recruiting senior athletes from a couple of high school games are over. Players start younger and coaches start the “unofficial recruiting process” much earlier. Today, only 1.2% of women’s high school players go on to compete at the NCAA Division 1 level. The competition to play college basketball at any level is tough, but landing on a college team or even receiving a scholarship is not impossible. With MCW Starz’s guidance and connections, players’ chances improve drastically. Our record speaks for itself. MCW Starz has placed over 120 players on college basketball teams since the organization was founded just eight years ago.
Learn more with Mandy Carter-Zegarowski’s free 30-minute college recruitment consultation. Sign up today.
Free 30-minute consultation
All MCW Starz high school players receive a summary of the recruitment process and the opportunity to play in front of college coaches. In addition, any MCW Starz player and family can sign up for a free 30-minute consultation by Mandy Carter-Zegarowski. This consultation includes individual player evaluation, discussion of the pros and cons of playing college basketball and a more in-depth overview of the college recruitment process. Ideally, this initial consultation happens during freshman or sophomore year.
Accurate and clear player assessment
Mandy will honestly evaluate an athlete’s strengths and weaknesses and the likelihood of playing at the collegiate level to help determine which division is appropriate and which colleges to target.
Relationship building
Mandy has been involved in coaching at all levels for 30+ years. She has extensive connections with women’s basketball coaches throughout the U.S., and she will leverage those connections to introduce athletes and facilitate communication. Through Mandy’s trusted relationships with college coaches, she will obtain valuable player feedback and implement strategic improvements throughout the season in preparation for future visibility.
Highlight video feedback
All MCW Starz high school players receive a membership to SportsRecruits to create a profile and compile a video of their best highlights. Mandy will provide insights and feedback on how to best showcase an athlete’s skills both on and off the court.
College research assistance
Mandy will help athletes identify the colleges that match their academic and athletic goals. A cloud-based template will be provided to keep track of target colleges. Mandy will assist with details such as academic requirements specifically for women basketball players for each targeted college. Together, players and Mandy will keep track of coach communication, college showcases and any college visits (invited or otherwise).
Sharing player information beyond athletics
College coaches want more than just strong player stats. Mandy will act as a constant liaison between the athlete and college coaches, providing information about their academic standing, character and work ethic.
Guidance on recruiting process and rules
Mandy will explain and remind families of the rules, timelines and procedures for contacting college coaches. She will act as the appropriate go-between since coaches cannot always talk directly to players. Her knowledge of the NCAA rules are invaluable.
Camp and showcase recommendations
Mandy will advise players and families on which camps and showcases to attend in order to gain the best exposure to targeted college coaches. Simply attending elite showcases and clinics is not enough. Mandy will communicate directly with coaches in attendance about invited players, their interest level in a specific college, their depth charts and, of course, their character on and off the court. She will also explain to players that this is their opportunity to evaluate the coaching staff and coaching style. Her goal is not just to create college playing opportunities. Her goal is to help determine the best college fit for her MCW Starz athletes.
Coach meet-and-greets during college tours
Constant family communication allows Mandy to better prepare players for general college tours. Mandy will contact college coaches to set up meetings and specialty athlete tours while players are already on campus. When players and families are invited for an official visit, Mandy can attend and function as a guide and liaison during visits at an additional fee (subject to availability). Fees and dates to be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Mental preparation
Mandy understands first hand the time-consuming process of college recruiting while players are in their most academically and emotionally challenging years of high school. She will support athletes through the mental and emotional aspects of the recruiting process. Her goal throughout all MCW Starz years is to inspire mental and physical fitness.
Signing time
When it’s time to sign with a team, Mandy will assist with and review verbal offers, scholarships and letters of intent. Mandy is along for the entire ride!
Cost
Annual fee of $4,800, billed in monthly increments of $400 from September to August.