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The Recruiting Playbook
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The structure, visibility, and tools to manage recruiting alongside your athlete.

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From: ProspectUnlocked

Marcus — new update from Texas State

Today

Campus Visit

Texas State University

“Coach met with Marcus after practice. Wants film from the spring scrimmage.”

Logged by Coach Williams · Northcrest HS

Sample update — yours arrive whenever new activity is logged.

What You Get as a Parent

Shared Activity Updates

Profile Visibility

Camp Directory

Outreach Templates & Cadence

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College Fit Reports

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New: The Recruiting Playbook

Honest Guidance for Parents

Long-form, no-hype takes on the recruiting process — camps, target-school lists, and the real path for sub-FBS athletes.

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FAQ

Questions Parents Ask

What does Prospect Unlocked do for parents?+

A structured playbook for the recruiting process: understand timelines, evaluate realistic fit schools, track your athlete's progress, and see recruiting activity as it happens.

How much does it cost?+

Free to create an athlete profile and track activity. Paid tiers (Foundation, On The Radar) layer on for deeper analysis and longer engagement windows — released in phases.

When should my son start recruiting?+

Sophomore year (the 2028 class, as of the 2026–27 season) is when it's reasonable to start. Junior year (2027) is when it matters. If your son is a senior (2026) and hasn't started, it's not too late — it's a different playbook.

My son isn't a D1 prospect. Does this still apply?+

Yes. Most of what we publish is for FCS, D2, D3, and NAIA athletes — the divisions where 95% of HS football players actually end up. The recruiting process works the same way; the schools and timeline shift.

Does the college coach see everything I put in the profile?+

The public team page shows what the HS coach or athlete has chosen to share. Private data (parent contact info, internal notes) stays in-app.

Are the stats and roster information accurate?+

We load and verify where we can, but HS football data is messy and ages fast. Coaches and athletes can edit anything on their own record. If something's wrong, flag it and we'll correct it.

You Shouldn't Have to
Figure This Out Alone.

The recruiting process is complicated. Having the right tools — and knowing what's happening — makes it manageable.

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