Justin Doty (admissions Director) and Paul McGinlay (athletic liaison) have worked on athletic recruitment together for over 20 years at Trinity University. In this interview, they answer the following FAQ
Justin and Paul give their backgrounds, including how they got to Trinity
How athletic recruitment has changed over the years
Justin gives an overview of Trinity University
Paul explains what his role of being athletic liaison entails
How many students have an athletic hook
What Paul looks for first when an athlete reaches out to him
When student-athletes should start the recruitment process
Justin talks about one thing that almost every serious athlete does
Athletic interest forms, should you use them?
Who athletes should reach out to
Advice about athletic recruitment video
How can a student know if an invitation to an ID camp is an attempt to generate revenue?
Advice about recruitment services like NCSA and others
How can a student know if a coach is serious about them
One thing a student can do to make themselves stand out
Justin tells us how many kids submit test scores
Justin talks about the type of student-athlete that Trinity attracts
Justin talks about what athletic pre-reads are and how they work at Trinity
Paul talks about whether some sports get a bigger thumb on the scale than others
The role Early Decision plays in athletic recruiting