The first misconception that you may have of the recruiting process is that college coaches will come knocking at your door. College coaches are not visiting high schools across America looking for the next best athlete, they simply don't have the time or the resources, there's little time consuming things they do like trying to win games so they don't lose their jobs. Lesson 1 is, do not assume that you are not good enough to play at the college level because coaches have not come beating down your door or because you are not the best kid on your team. Every year there are college coaches struggling to fill their rosters. This does not mean that it's going to be easy or that you can play at the division 1 level, but a college scholarship is a wonderful thing.
Another misconception you may have is that your high school coach will take care of your college recruiting. Unless your coach is known around the state for getting his kids to the next level, most likely it isn't going to happen. Again, high school coaches do not have the time or capabilities to get scholarships for their athletes. Of course there may be some exceptions, but please understand that the recruiting responsibilities are yours and your parents. Lesson 2 is, college coaches like being contacted by student athletes, it is your responsibility with the help of your parents. That is how coaches know you are interested in their school and then they can evaluate you and decide if you are a good fit for their program. The sooner you start contacting them, the better.
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