What is the Headfirst College Advisory Team?
The Headfirst College Advisory Team ("HCAT") is the premier college advisory program in the country for aspiring college student-athletes.
HCAT's mission is simple: help demystify the recruiting process for student-athletes and families in a way that will help maximize a student's options for a great college experience, both on and off the field.
- HCAT is not a college sports recruiting, placement, or scouting service by definition.
- HCAT provides true high school student-athletes with the tools they need to gain
admission to a college that is a great fit for them both academically and athletically. - HCAT consults with student-athletes involved in baseball, lacrosse,
softball, tennis and other sports.
Things You Should Know
About College Recruiting...
The overwhelming majority of high school student-athletes seeking a college roster spot do not get one.
There is no more important attribute you can bring to the recruiting process than a proactive mindset. While academic ability and physical talent are important prerequisites, they are not enough!
Players and families must be honest with themselves...
...with respect to their academic profile, their athletic attributes, and how those will translate into opportunities through the recruiting process. Seeking an objective assessment at the outset of the recruiting process is crucial.
There is more than one ideal college experience.
While getting into college has never been tougher, the good news is that students can maximize their chances at a positive outcome by casting a wide net and targeting a well-conceived group of schools.
Stats don't matter! One of the biggest misconceptions about the recruiting process is that high school success, failure, or playing time, will have a strong impact on a player's "recruitability." While high school accomplishments are not irrelevant, students-athletes don't need impressive statistics to get recruited.
A "recruitable" student-athlete is NOT made during the season. The seeds of a successful recruiting process are sown in the off-season, months in advance of when college coaches might see you perform. Once you have an objective athletic assessment, student-athletes must use the off-season to bolster their strengths and attack their weaknesses.
