PROFILE QUESTIONS
 
The following are some frequently asked questions we get from players, parents and coaches about our recruiting profiles. However, if you have a question that is not answered here feel free to e-mail us at greg@gregswaim.com with your questions.

Q: What good does the online recruiting profile do?

A: Over the years we have discovered by helping literally thousands of young players in the recruiting process that the "basketball resume" is a very useful tool in getting the word out. Players, parents and coaches often don't know what to put on the resume (and what not to put on) and then they often don't know how to get the information to the coaches, not to mention the expense of postage and printing. The online recruiting service allows you to insure that your information is on the place where college coaches pay to find information on recruits and you can also update it often.

Q: Why is this better than some other online services?

A: While there certainly are other websites doing something similar, they don't have any college coaches on their website. Since hundreds of college coaches take our service and hit our website daily, your page will get seen here by the only people who matter...the one's that have scholarships to give.

Q: Is everyone able to get a profile?

A: No. In fact, since our goal is always for 100% of the players who register for this service to get a college scholarship, we will not take on any players who we don't feel are college-level. This is crucial, as since 1988 we have earned the respect of the hundreds of college coaches from around the country who subscribe to our recruiting service. That credibility did not come easy, and we do not want that to ever change.

Q: My stats have recently changed. Can I make changes?

A: Absolutely. With updates in stats, awards, academic and recruiting information, we want you to update your page as often as you need. When you subscribe we will setup your page and let you approve it before we put it online and then you let us know whenever there are changes to make...it's your page!!

Q: I am a sophomore in high school. How long should get the recruiting service?

A: If you're a sophomore, it's right about time to begin the process. Since it will be about two years until you make your college decision, it's probably best (and more cost effective) to get the two-year plan, but it's certainly up to you.

Q: I have offers from five Division I schools. Do you think I should take the service?

A: Probably not, unless you don't like the five schools who've offered. Also be sure to be careful that when you say you have offers that they are actual offers. Sometimes coaches might say they want you, but when you call them to commit they might put you off a while, which means that you are probably behind another player on their list.

Q: I'm a high school freshman. Is it too early to get the service?

A: No matter what grade you are in this service can help you, unless you already have solid scholarship offers. It's always good to get your name out there early and then to update your information often for the coaches to see. If you think that you are going to need more than two years though, the best bet is the unlimited service and it'll save you some money.

Q: What do I get besides the online page?

A: Unlimited updates and and online subscription to the GregSwaim.com website for the length of your service to keep up with college recruiting around the country.