Its about time this stuff is being discussed on this site. between educating the naïve parents who fool themselves (and look foolish to those in the know) about what they desperately want to call being recruited, and in addition putting a spotlight on the Prospect Camp invite business. Its not a scam ..its just what it is... a well marketed business with an audience.
This is very true, but the process isn't without merit for would-be recruits.
Only attend prospect days at schools of interest. It's an opportunity to get in front of the coaches at your target schools and it also lets them know you're interested. Perform well, get noticed and follow up with the coaches after the event. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
If anything, prospect days allow players to gain some control of the recruiting process, visit the campus, get to the know the coaches and learn a little about their system for the day. As for the coaches, they get to evaluate players on their turf and on their terms and divert some of revenue away from the tournaments and showcases.
