Timeline by grad year
What to do in 9th through 12th grade, plus post-grad.
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Free recruiting guide · 2026–27
Free College Basketball Recruiting Guide (PDF)
Timeline, coach emails, film and social media tips in one free PDF.
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What is in the free recruiting guide?
A free PDF for players, parents and coaches. It covers what to do each grade, how to email college coaches, highlight film, social media, the D1 to JUCO levels and eligibility links.
Inside the guide
What's inside the college basketball recruiting PDF
Emailing college coaches
Subject lines, a short email and when to follow up.
Highlight film
What to show, what to skip and how to share it.
Social media and profile
Clean accounts and a one-page player profile.
Divisions and eligibility
D1 to JUCO side by side, with official links.
FCP post-grad year
How a post-grad year at FCP works.
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Who is this guide for?
Players
A checklist for each season, from film to your first coach email.
Parents
Divisions, aid and eligibility in plain English.
High school and club coaches
A quick reference to share with your players.
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D1 to JUCO programs by state.
D1 basketball coaches
Every D1 head coach and staff page.
How to contact college basketball coaches
Subject lines, emails and follow-ups.
NCAA Eligibility Center guide
Registration and core courses.
FAQ
Recruiting guide FAQ
Is the college basketball recruiting guide really free?
Yes. Enter your name, email and grad year and download it right away.
What is in the recruiting guide?
A timeline by grade, coach emails, highlight film, social media, a D1 to JUCO comparison, eligibility links and an FCP post-grad overview.
Who is the guide for?
High school players, parents and high school or club coaches.
What should I leave out of my highlight video?
Free throws, warm-ups, long intros and music with cursing. Put your best plays in the first 30 seconds.
What happens to my information?
We keep it private and may email recruiting tips. Unsubscribe anytime, or email info@floridacoastalprep.com to delete it.
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