"After reading this book, one will have the confidence to make the best choice and be ready to succeed knowing they have already received the most valuable information there is." ―Kirk Morrison, former NFL player, ESPN college football broadcaster, ESPN Los Angeles radio host

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Football, Fitness & Exercise, School & Education, and Mindfulness & Meditation

This all-in-one game plan for young football players in search of a collegiate scholarship takes a deep dive into demystifying the football recruiting process.

Your play-by-play guide to scoring big. The Recruit's Playbook is written to help guide preteens and teenage boys through their journey from high school football to college football. As an alumni NFL draft pick turned D1 college football coach, author Larry Hart utilizes his vast knowledge of the sport to help guide you through 9th to 12th grade, highlighting what to do and when to do it. It is one of the first college football books of its kind, aimed to help high school athletes navigate college football recruiting. Through clear and effective information that is easy to follow, The Recruit's Playbook helps high school athletes each step of the way.

Be the best athlete you can be. Coach Hart offers a holistic approach to being a top athlete and prospect. From setting goals effectively, prioritizing academic skills, self-advocacy, asking the right questions, building your brand, establishing an online presence, overcoming adversity, and "pro tips"--this playbook has you covered.

Also find:

• An exclusive look into the football recruiting process
• Practical tips on how to balance an increasingly demanding teenage life
• Expert advice on how to be a standout NCAA football recruiting prospect

If you enjoyed books like The Young Champion's Mind: How to Think, Train, & Thrive Like an Elite Athlete, Shoot Your Shot, or Trust the Grind, then you'll love The Recruit's Playbook.

Hart, Larry

Larry Hart is a Division I college football coach at the University of Houston, and the author of The Recruit's Playbook: A 4-Year Guide to College Football Recruitment for High School Athletes. As a native Mississippian steeped in football and applying his skillset as an enthusiast, all-American college athlete, alumni NFL draft pick, and current outside linebackers coach with over a decade of firsthand knowledge of football athletics, Coach Hart has an experienced voice that efficiently guides readers and equips them with the tools and practical tips they need to succeed. Coach Hart has a master's degree in communication studies, lives in Mobile, Alabama with his wife, Juliet, and dreams of making his mark as a part-time, bestselling author.