Film opens the door. Fit closes the decision.
Bottom line: coaches weigh five axes—level/style match, position need, academics/English, communication, character—not highlights alone.
Film is necessary, not sufficient
“Good player” isn’t enough. Can you last four years in this roster plan?
Five axes
- Level / style match
- Current position need
- Academics / English
- Reliability in communication
- Coachability / character
What “maybe later” often means
Not always a hard no—roster timing and class years matter.
Self-audit before blasting coaches
Clear position on film; realistic level band; honest academics/English; a channel you actually answer.
Next step
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