5 Things Parents Do That Hurt Their Athlete's Recruiting Without Realizing It

🏀 FREE Recruiting Jumpstart Guide — 4 documents in 1 Start here if you're unsure where to begin in the recruiting process: 👉 https://www.keithmondillo.com/College... The Parent's Recruiting Survival Guide 5 Critical Mistakes To Avoid So Your Child Gets Noticed By College Coaches 👉 https://www.keithmondillo.com/the-par... 5 Recruiting Mistakes Parents Make That Quietly Hurt Their Athlete’s College Chances Keith Mondillo, an NCAA director of athletics and former head basketball coach with over three decades of experience, explains how well-intentioned parents can unintentionally hurt their child’s college recruiting. He outlines five common mistakes: starting the process too late, assuming exposure events alone will produce offers without proactive follow-up, treating Division I as the only acceptable outcome despite better fit and financial options at other levels, letting parents handle communication instead of the athlete, and neglecting academics until eligibility or fit issues surface. He emphasizes that starting early means building relationships, that fit matters more than labels, and that academics outlast athletic careers. He also promotes The Parent’s Recruiting Survival Guide and a free College Recruiting Jumpstart Pack at KeithMondillo.com, and previews a video on having an honest recruiting-status conversation with your athlete. 00:00 Parents Mean Well 01:44 Mistake 1 Start Early 02:55 Mistake 2 Exposure Myth 04:03 Mistake 3 Beyond Division I 05:24 Mistake 4 Let Athlete Lead 06:37 Mistake 5 Academics Matter 07:51 Survival Guide Pitch 08:35 Next Video Honest Talk 09:12 Free Jumpstart Pack 09:40 Final Sendoff