{"id":2936,"date":"2016-01-19T12:40:30","date_gmt":"2016-01-19T12:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/?page_id=2936"},"modified":"2025-10-31T11:48:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:48:34","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/events","title":{"rendered":"College Camps, Combines, Showcases and Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sharpen-your-skills-and-gain-exposure\">Sharpen your skills. gain exposure.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">College sports camps, combines, tournaments and showcases can sharpen your skills and help you gain exposure to college coaches. The more chances a coach gets to evaluate a player, the more likely they\u2019ll recruit them. NCSA\u2019s guide explains what you need to know about recruiting events, including when and why you should attend them.  Find a recruiting event near you or read on for insider tips from NCSA\u2019s recruiting experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-callout callout\">\n<p class=\"\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Did you know that college coaches can send you camp invites directly through NCSA?<a data-lead-cta-location=\"Lead Form Link\" data-lead-button-type=\"standard\" class=\"lead-link\"> Create your free recruiting profile<\/a> to take advantage of this feature!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box multi-column-box open\"><div class=\"box-title\"><h2>On THIS PAGE<\/h2><span class=\"ncsa-plus-minus\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rows\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#find\">Find camps by sport<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#1\">What is the #1 sports camp for youth sports training and development?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#types\">The different types of recruiting events<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#combines\">What are combines? Why do they matter?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#choose\">How do you choose which camps, combines, showcases or tournaments to go to?\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#noticed\">How do you get noticed at college camps?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#invited\">Do you have to get invited to a camp or combine?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#respond\">How do you respond to a college camp invite?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#tell\">How to tell college coaches which events you plan to attend<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#outside\">Do college coaches attend camps outside their own school?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#know\">How do you know if there will be college coaches at an event?<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#following-up\">Following up: The critical last step<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-multi-column-box-row row\"><a href=\"#must\">Why recruiting events are must<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"find\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-event-dropdown\">\n\t<h2>Would you like guidance by Sport?<\/h2>\n\t<p>Personalize This Guide By Choosing Your Sport.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"btn-dropdown-wrapper\">\n\t\t<button class=\"btn-dropdown-list-btn\" type=\"button\">\n\t\t\tPick your sport&#8230;<span><\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<div class=\"btn-dropdown-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/baseball\/camps-showcases\">Baseball<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-basketball\/camps-tournaments\">Basketball (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-basketball\/camps-tournaments\">Basketball (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/beach-volleyball\/camps\">Beach Volleyball (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/cheerleading\/camps-clinics\">Cheerleading<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/field-hockey\/camps\">Field Hockey<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/football\/camps-combines\">Football<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-golf\/tournaments\">Golf (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-golf\/tournaments\">Golf (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/college-gymnastics\/camps\">Gymnastics (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-hockey\/camps-tournaments\">Hockey (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-hockey\/camps-tournaments\">Hockey (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-lacrosse\/camps-tournaments-showcases\">Lacrosse (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-lacrosse\/camps-tournaments-showcases\">Lacrosse (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-rowing\/camps\">Rowing (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-rowing\/camps\">Rowing (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-soccer\/tournaments-camps-showcases\">Soccer (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-soccer\/tournaments-camps\">Soccer (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/softball\/camps-showcases-combines\">Softball<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-swimming\/camps\">Swimming (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-swimming\/camps\">Swimming (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-tennis\/camps-tournaments\">Tennis (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-tennis\/camps-tournaments\">Tennis (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-track-and-field\/camps\">Track (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-track-and-field\/camps\">Track (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-volleyball\/tournaments-camps-clinics\">Volleyball (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-volleyball\/tournaments-camps-showcases\">Volleyball (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-water-polo\/camps\">Water Polo (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-water-polo\/camps\">Water Polo (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/mens-wrestling\/camps-tournaments\">Wrestling (M)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/womens-wrestling\/camps\">Wrestling (W)<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<p> &#8211; or &#8211;<\/p>\n\t<p class=\"has-blue-color\">CONTINUE READING BELOW FOR GENERAL GUIDANCE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4-x)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">What is The #1 Sports Camp for Youth Sports Training and Development?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Open to ages 10-18, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imgacademy.com\/sport-camps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IMG Academy camps<\/a> offer tailored programs for all skill levels, helping athletes reach their potential with pro-level coaching on a world-class campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full love\" id=\"find-camps\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imgacademy.com\/camp-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NCSA_IMGA_CampPass_2026-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-185137\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NCSA_IMGA_CampPass_2026-1.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NCSA_IMGA_CampPass_2026-1-430x242.webp 430w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NCSA_IMGA_CampPass_2026-1-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NCSA_IMGA_CampPass_2026-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types\">the different types of recruiting events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The types of college recruiting events you can attend vary by sport, but here are the main 3 categories:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Camps:<\/strong>\u202fAt the middle school and early high school level, camps are focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imgacademy.com\/sport-camps?utm_source=ncsasports.org&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=2023+camps+backlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fundamentals and skill development<\/a>. As you advance, exposure-style camps hosted by colleges or third-party organizers get you in front of the very people you need to impress, college coaches. Sometimes, these camps can be invite-only.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Showcases:\u202f<\/strong>Oftentimes, invite-only events that allow you to showcase your skills in front of multiple college coaches, recruiters or sports media analysts at once. These events usually include both sport-specific drills and actual competitions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Tournaments:\u202f<\/strong>Put on by third party organizers, tournaments give college coaches a chance to watch top recruits compete against each other over the course of a game or match. Some coaches can also be found\u202f<a href=\"\/recruiting\/how-to-get-recruited\/club-sports\">recruiting at club tournaments<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"combines\">What are Combines? Why Do They Matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Combines are a series of sport-specific conditioning drills and tests that assess an athlete\u2019s speed, strength and overall skill (e.g., the 40-yard dash for football). At combines, you\u2019ll receive verified stats and measurements that coaches trust. Combines do not typically require an invitation and are mostly attended by third-party organizers to help you get exposure to college coaches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choose\">How do you choose which camps, combines, showcases or tournaments to go to?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Your time is limited and the cost of attending multiple events in one season can really add up. You\u2019ll want to be strategic with the ones you choose to attend. To decide which event is right for you,&nbsp;consider the following factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Your age or year in school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Your skill level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Your playing experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Your recruiting goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be honest with yourself about your own <a href=\"\/recruiting\/how-to-get-recruited\/good-enough-to-play\">playing abilities<\/a> and attend events that target the schools in your desired division level. For example, if you\u2019re D3 level player it doesn\u2019t make sense to attend camps at a D1 school with D1-level recruits and college coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-callout callout\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Insider tip: <\/strong>Underclassmen should focus efforts on camps that target <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imgacademy.com\/sport-camps?utm_source=ncsasports.org&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=2023+camps+backlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">skill development<\/a> and work towards getting quality minutes at the varsity level. There\u2019s no real need to attend an exposure style-event at this grade level. Coaches are focusing most of their recruiting efforts on upperclassmen at these events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"noticed\">How do you get noticed at college camps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The first step to getting noticed at a college camp is to reach out to the coach beforehand and let them know that you\u2019ll be at the camp. This will help get your name on a list of recruits to watch. Then comes the fun part \u2013 performing well and standing out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Performing well at a camp or combine isn\u2019t an automatic guarantee that you will be recruited. There have been times of unknown student-athletes wowing coaches at a camp and getting an offer shortly after, but know that coaches are evaluating the whole package. A camp superstar with poor academics and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatodayhss.com\/story\/sports\/high-school\/2017\/03\/15\/how-coaches-evaluate-body-language-during-a-game\/76931345007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bad attitude<\/a> is not likely to make it to the college level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">To put yourself in the best position to succeed and get noticed at a camp, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Before camp:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/recruiting\/contacting-college-coaches\/email#camp\">Send a quick email<\/a>&nbsp;to the coach a few days before camp to remind them that you\u2019re going. Make sure you\u2019re in top physical and mental health leading up to camp to perform at your best.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>During camp: <\/strong>Give it everything you\u2019ve got while you\u2019re playing! Coaches are evaluating much more than your athletic abilities. That means your attitude when you\u2019re off the ball, your demeanor when grabbing water or picking up equipment, and the way you talk to other potential recruits. Learn how you can <a href=\"\/recruiting\/how-to-get-recruited\/coachable\">demonstrate your coachability<\/a>&nbsp;to college coaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>After camp:<\/strong> Send a thank you email or text to the coach letting them know you enjoyed your time at camp. Mention a specific interaction you had with the coaching staff or current players to personalize it. Then head over to <a href=\"\/recruiting\/contacting-college-coaches\/social-media\">social media<\/a> and post about your experience. Tag the coach and sports program\u2019s handle and be sure to include any photos, videos or positive takeaways from the camp.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For more help, watch NCSA\u2019s Football Recruiting Coach\u2013and former D3 football player and coach\u2013Jordan Wells explain how to get noticed at camp, how to prepare for recruiting events and how to build relationships with college coaches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4CWIMaWCesE?rel=0' loading='lazy' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"invited\">Do you have to get invited to a camp or combine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Technically, no you do not have to get invited to a camp or combine to attend. Most camps and combines are open to all high school athletes and do not require an invitation. College coaches send out camp invites to make them feel more exclusive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">However, just because you receive a camp invite doesn\u2019t mean you are automatically a top recruit. Camps help financially support college programs, so college coaches will do what they can to boost numbers. It\u2019s up to you to be smart about which camps and combines to attend based on your skill level and schools of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Sometimes, elite showcases and sponsored camps can be invite-only, but they are mostly for top performers. You must be recommended by your high school coach or a sports media analyst to score an invite to invite-only events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"respond\">How do you respond to a college camp invite?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Maintaining an open line of communication with college coaches is a key element in the college recruiting process. If you plan to attend a college camp, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FdgUVGKKX5w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letting the coach know<\/a> you\u2019ll be there is a good way to get on their list of recruits to look out for during the camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you don\u2019t plan to attend, thank them for the invite and let them know where they can watch you compete in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-callout callout\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> Never ignore an invitation to camp! If you aren\u2019t interested in attending, respectfully decline and thank the coach who invited you. Your behavior in these small moments leaves&nbsp;good impressions on&nbsp;coaches&nbsp;who might someday work at a program you\u2019re interested in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tell\">How to Tell college coaches which events you plan to attend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/www.ncsasports.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ncsa-message-center-1.webm\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Message Center on the NCSA mobile app<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For most sports, you should be ready to attend exposure-style camps, showcases and combines the summer before your junior year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There\u2019s nothing worse than hoping to be evaluated at a camp only to find out that none of the coaches on your <a href=\"\/blog\/finding-the-right-college-match\">target list<\/a><strong> <\/strong>are there to see you play. To make sure they have a chance to evaluate you in-person, let them know which events you plan to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">As you continue to&nbsp;<a href=\"\/recruiting\/contacting-college-coaches\">build your relationship with the coaches<\/a>, ask which events they plan to attend and if their program plans to host a summer camp. This is an easy way to find out whether a coach plans to evaluate you at an upcoming event and shows you\u2019re interested in being recruited by their program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-callout callout\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Inside Tip: <\/strong>Did you know<strong> you can communicate with college coaches from the NCSA app? <\/strong>With the help of your Recruiting Coach, you can create and manage custom <a href=\"\/recruiting\/contacting-college-coaches\/email\">email templates<\/a> and sort your incoming college coach emails by camp invites, requests and more. Download the NCSA app in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ncsa-athletic-recruiting\/id673859348?utm_source=emailing+college+coaches&amp;utm_medium=app+cta?utm_source=emailing+college+coaches&amp;utm_medium=app+cta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store<\/a>&nbsp;or on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.ncsasports.rms&amp;utm_source=emailing+college+coaches&amp;utm_medium=app+cta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Play<\/a>&nbsp;to get notifications when coaches message you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"outside\">Do college coaches attend camps outside their own school?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Absolutely!&nbsp;NCAA D1, D2 and <a href=\"\/division-3-colleges\">D3 college<\/a> programs will host camps on their campus, but offer coaches from other division level schools to come help run camp and evaluate recruits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em>Check out this video for more on how college coaches choose which camps to attend and recruit from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XjubPBn3NSw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Do College Coaches Attend Camps Outside Their Own School?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"know\">How do you know if there will be college coaches at an event?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you are attending a camp for the hopes of getting college coach exposure, you must do your research! Before you register, <strong>look on the camp website<\/strong> to find out whether there will be college coaches in attendance. You can also <strong>reach out to the camp director or coordinator directly <\/strong>to confirm the list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If no coaches are in attendance, it doesn\u2019t mean the camp can\u2019t benefit you in some way. It just means it won\u2019t get you college coach exposure. Understand your recruiting goals to choose the best camp for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-callout callout\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Insider tip: <\/strong>For D1 and D2 recruits, make sure the event you&#8217;re looking to attend is not during a quiet or dead period. Learn more about the <a href=\"\/ncaa-eligibility-center\/recruiting-rules\/recruiting-calendar\">NCAA&#8217;s recruiting calendars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"following-up\">Following up: The critical last step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Your work doesn\u2019t end after you return home from a camp or combine!&nbsp;<a href=\"\/recruiting\/contacting-college-coaches\/follow-up-with-coaches\">Following up with a coach<\/a>&nbsp;after you attend their university camp or receive new combine numbers is key to staying on their radar and building your relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Ask the coach directly if they had a chance to evaluate you and if they have any feedback to give you. It\u2019s OK to ask where you stand in their recruiting class after they\u2019ve had a chance to evaluate you in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncsa-callout callout\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Insider tip:&nbsp;<\/strong>If you took new video of your performance at a camp or combine, now is a good time to update the <a href=\"\/college-recruiting-video\">highlight video<\/a> in your recruiting profile and let coaches know!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Keep contact rules and <a href=\"\/ncaa-eligibility-center\/recruiting-rules\/recruiting-calendar\">calendars<\/a> in mind when reaching out to coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"must\">Why recruiting events are must<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Sports camps, combines, tournaments and showcases offer you the opportunity to develop your skillset, gain exposure to college coaches and sometimes explore a school\u2019s campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Visit the events page for your sport for more advice on which specific events to attend! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Build your free NCSA Recruiting profile today to start receiving and responding to college camp invites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 button--lead-form\" data-lead-cta-location=\"Lead Form Link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\"><strong>Build your Free NCSA Recruiting Profile<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharpen your skills. gain exposure. College sports camps, combines, tournaments and showcases can sharpen your skills and help you gain exposure to college coaches. The more chances a coach gets to evaluate a player, the more likely they\u2019ll recruit them. 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