Getting Recruited
Everything you need to navigate the college lacrosse recruiting process — from your freshman year through signing day.
Start Here
The recruiting process is long, often confusing, and expensive if you go in without a plan. These two guides cover what every player and family needs to know before spending a dollar on showcases or prospect days.
Recruiting 101: A Guide for Players and Parents
The full picture — school lists, timelines, scholarships, prospect days, showcase strategy, and NCAA recruiting rules explained plainly.
Read the Guide →So You’re Making a Highlight Tape — Here’s What Actually Matters
What to include, what to cut, how to format it, and exactly what coaches are looking for when they press play on your tape.
Read the Guide →The Recruiting Timeline
NCAA rules changed in 2017 — coaches cannot contact players before September 1 of junior year. Here’s what each year should look like.
Find the Right Showcases
Getting in front of college coaches means being at the right events. The Lax Lock showcases directory lists 56 recruiting events with dates, locations, and registration links — updated every season.
A few things to know before you register:
- Always confirm which college coaches are attending before paying. A big name on the flyer doesn’t mean their staff will be there.
- If a showcase conflicts with a club tournament, talk to your coach first. Missing team events for individual exposure rarely goes over well.
- Freshman and sophomores generally don’t need to be at national showcases — coaches can’t talk to you anyway. Save the money for junior year.
Work with a Coach
Private coaching before and during your recruiting summers can make a real difference — on film and in person. The Lax Lock coaches directory lists Bay Area coaches offering private lessons, with contact info and background.
Find a Private Coach