GET RECRUITED TO YOUR DREAM COLLEGE AND EXCEL AT THE NEXT LEVEL.

I’m Coach Jared Zeidman.

I’ve spent 15 years coaching and recruiting at the collegiate level, interviewed dozens of coaches and athletes, and learned what matters in recruitment and beyond. Now, I’m sharing my knowledge and making it possible for everyone to nail the recruiting process. Let’s work together to turn your dreams into reality.

DON’T DO IT ALONE.

Avoid countless pitfalls throughout your recruitment and college sports journey.

If you're aiming to become a college athlete, you're facing a pivotal moment with two major decisions on your plate. Choosing the right school and excelling in your sport can be overwhelming, leading to common mistakes in the process. That's where I step in.

With experience in both scholarship and non-scholarship levels of college basketball, I've honed my understanding of the recruitment process through personal experience, as well as continuous interviews with college coaches and former college athletes. Together, we'll tackle the four most significant challenges high school recruits often encounter:

1. INCREASING CONFIDENCE

The recruiting process can be daunting, impacting your self-assurance. Let's work together to build and maintain your confidence.

2. GAINING A COMPETITIVE EDGE

Stand out from the crowd by acquiring the specific knowledge and experience necessary to differentiate yourself in the competitive recruiting pool.

3. NAVIGATING FINANCES

Finding a financially viable option is a common struggle. I can provide guidance to ensure you make informed decisions that align with your goals.

4. ENSURING THE RIGHT FIT

We'll work together to evaluate your top choices, ensuring they align with your values and aspirations and offer the best fit for your future.

CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES

Consulting Testimonials

“Coach Jared helped me navigate the recruiting process and helped make the process much easier. He offers inside knowledge from a coaches perspective and truly had my best interest in mind. I can’t thank him enough for all that he has done for me!”

~Alanna, College Commit

“Before I started talking with Coach Jared, I was very nervous and hesitant about the next steps in my recruiting journey. After my first meeting with him, I immediately felt more confident and ready to move forward. Through Coach Jared, I learned how to have tough conversations with college coaches, make the right decisions, and eventually find the right college fit for me!”

~Shea, College Commit

“Jared understands the recruiting process from both sides and for all collegiate levels. He creates a safe space for both parents and athletes to talk about what’s important to them, ways to engage with coaches, and how to navigate any unexpected turns in the road. Also, Jared is highly responsive by email, text, and phone. We felt very confident during the process thanks to Jared and the knowledge he shared with us.”

~Eric, Parent

"The recruiting process can be overwhelming. Finding good people to help navigate it can be tricky. Jared was amazing. I would call and ask him if he had a quick minute to chat, 45 mins later he was still answering questions. His knowledge and experience as former division 1 and division 3 coach gives him a unique understanding of the different levels and what the best fit for your kid is. He was instrumental in our process and helped us narrow down the choices for my daughter, ultimately she signed with a school that’s a great fit for her and was awarded a full scholarship at division 1 level. Jared made our process smoother and allowed us to make decisions with a better understanding of the process. I cannot recommend him enough."

~Rob, Parent

"I have known Jared for 5 years and I appreciate his knowledge and ability to provide key information to parents and athletes. He can describe how & what coaches are thinking as they are recruiting athletes because he has lived that life.  I enjoy working with him and consistently  recommend him to anybody looking to get recruited.”

~Dan, AAU Coach

You can do this, and I’m here to help. Take the first step towards your athetlic goals by reaching out today.

WAYS TO WORK WITH JARED

Accessible and flexible coaching options for all.

Single Sessions

Single strategy sessions last an hour and address your specific growth areas wherever you need them. Best for athletes that need help in a specific area or part of the journey.

Full Recruitment Program

Over the course of six 1-hr sessions, we’ll build your entire plan of attack, identifying your schools, building a communication strategy, and finding the right fit colleges for you.

Group Coaching

Coaching for teams or small groups of athletes to bridge the recruiting process information gap and develop the skills needed to nail the recruiting process.

Hire me to speak at your next event

Public Speaking Engagements

From helping high school and club coaches prepare their athletes for college, to educating a room full of college prospects and their parents on the road ahead, to EVERYTHING ELSE in between, I will custom tailor a presentation and workshop for whatever group it is you supervise. With experience presenting in front of my peers at the WBCA, as well as countless presentations to athletes and parents at programs and camps for high school and AAU teams, I can deliver the perfect presentation in any room.

Interested in having me speak? Send an email to RecruitingGEAR@gmail.com with your request to get pricing.

NAIL THE RECRUITING PROCESS — the book

Dreaming of wearing a college jersey?

Stop. Your data-driven guide to turning those dreams into a reality is right here. Regardless of your sport, gender, or desired competitive level, you’ll learn to do exactly what the title says - Nail The Recruiting Process. Gleaned from personal insights, information from over 50 college coaches, and interviews with current and former players like you, veteran college coach Jared Zeidman reveals what—and what not—to do, for both prospective athletes and their parents.

THE FRAMEWORK FOR SUCCESS

GEAR — a transformative framework designed for you to cultivate four specific qualities college coaches look for in recruits. You’ll become:

  • GROWTH-ORIENTED: Demonstrate a mindset of continuous improvement that is contagious on the recruiting trail.

  • ENGAGED: Communicate with coaches across multiple mediums and leave a lasting impression. Templates and best practices for doing so are included.

  • AWARE: Navigate the recruiting landscape with a deep understanding of your strengths, limitations, and what the right fit looks like for YOU.

  • READY: Put in place a winning attitude that will dominate the physical, mental, and emotional challenges ahead.

REVIEWS

Book Testimonials

"Jared Zeidman has written the comprehensive blueprint for high school athletes who aspire to play college sports. It’s geared toward the athlete, but he also has included information specifically for the parent of the athlete at the end of chapters. If your son/daughter has any interest whatsoever in playing college sports, this is a must read - first for the athlete and then for the parent. The information that Jared shares is the kind of information that every high school coach, and athletic department should have on hand for all their athletes."

~Kraig

"This book is a must read for high school students interested in participating in athletics at the college level. It's chock-full of tangible advice and tips to utilize throughout the entire recruiting process for both the athletes and their parents. Reading this as a former two-sport Division III student-athlete, the examples are spot on and the data backs up my experience and much of what I witnessed with my peers and the recruits that came after me in my programs. As someone who had a knowledgeable mentor to help me navigate the recruiting process, there were still things this book brought to light that I wish I had known. If you are at all interested in playing sports in college, this is a quick, digestible, and useful guide to help you get there!"

~Laura

I found this book to be an excellent read. Jared does a great job of breaking down the recruiting process in a way that easy to read and digest. He also does a great job of attacking every step of the recruiting process as well as instructing recruits, parents, etc. on how they must conduct themselves with the experiences he had, along with with the experiences of college coaches and current/former college athletes. If you are a recruit, a parent of a recruit, or someone who simply enjoys the game of basketball, you will definitely enjoy this book!

-Blake

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