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Go from Lost... To Empowered!

Get Recruited: How to Become the Ideal Prospect is an online course for anyone with dreams and aspirations of playing college basketball. Whether you are just beginning the process and have little recruitment or are trying to take your recruitment to the next level, this is the course for you! We understand how frustrating and challenging it can be to get recruited, but by taking this course, you will feel confident and empowered as you navigate the recruiting process.

Meet Coach Parks, 13-year college coaching Veteran

For the last two decades, Parks has either been playing collegiately, playing professionally, or coaching for a college basketball program. Spending the majority of his coaching career at the junior college level, Parks has not only recruited hundreds of players but has also aided them in their recruitment to the next level. Coach Parks has helped over 70 players earn scholarships to play at the 4-year level. Over 40 went on to play NCAA D1, including 23 who have played professionally. In the world of college basketball, Parks is known for being a great mentor, evaluator, recruiter, and developer.

Course Curriculum

12 Chapters · 122 Lessons

  1. 1

    Chapter 1: What is Recruiting

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      Welcome Letter

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      The Pretest

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      How the Course Works

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      Chapter 1 Checklist

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      Recruiting 101: The Basics

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      Ideal vs. Actual Timeline

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      Evaluations

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      Where to Get Evaluated

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      How to Play in Front of College Coaches

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      The Controllables

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      Are You Being Seen?

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      Recruitment Log

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      Chapter 1 Quiz

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    Chapter 2: The Recruiting Process

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      Chapter 2 Checklist

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      The Recruiting Pyramid

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      The Recruiting Pyramid

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      The List

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      Initial Evaluation

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      Communication Begins

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      Types of Communication

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      Thorough Evaluation

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      Final Decision

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      Official Visit Itinerary

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      Pyramid Self-Analysis

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      How Far Have You Climbed?

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      Chapter 2 Quiz

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    Chapter 3: The Life of a College Hooper

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      Chapter 3 Checklist

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      A Day in the Life

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      The Yearly Grind

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      A Hooper's Calendar

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      Life Now vs. Life Later

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      Rules, Expectations, & Requirements

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      Expectations: Written & Unwritten

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      Balance and Beyond

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      Fall Off-Season Weekly Schedule

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      Would You Rather: College Hooper's Edition

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      Chapter 3 Quiz

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    Chapter 4: The Ideal Recruit

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      Chapter 4 Checklist

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      Introduction

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      Positional Mastery

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      Modern Guards

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      Modern Wings

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      Modern Bigs

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      What's Your Position?

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      On-Court Talents

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      Off-Court Talents

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      The Talent Umbrella

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      Rate Your Talents

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      The Ideal Parent

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      A Guide for Parents

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      Chapter 4 Quiz

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    Chapter 5: What it Feels Like to Get Recruited

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      Chapter 5 Checklist

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      What It Feels Like to Get Recruited

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      Communication vs. Interest

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      Respond to Interest

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      Chapter 5 Quiz

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    Chapter 6: Communicating with College Coaches

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      Chapter 6 Checklist

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      How to Effectively Communicate

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      Characteristics of Good Communicators

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      Responsive Communication

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      Communication: Types and Tips

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      Phone Call Role Play

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      Coach's Question Bank

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      Proactive Communication

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      Brian Tracey Quote

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      Draft Your Message

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      Chapter 6 Quiz

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    Chapter 7: A Guide To Different Levels

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      Chapter 7 Checklist

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      Introduction to Levels

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      The NCAA

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      NCAA Level Comparison

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      The D2 Guide: Make It Yours

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      NAIA, NCCAA, and the USCAA

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      Junior Colleges

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      The World of JUCO

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      Your Ideal Level

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      Scholarship Search

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      Chapter 7 Quiz

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    Chapter 8: Targeting Schools

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      Chapter 8 Checklist

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      Introduction

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      Know Who You Are

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      Talent vs. Level

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      Know What You Want

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      Mae West Quote

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      What You Want!

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      What You Want... Ranked

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      On-Court Self-Evaluation

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      Putting it Together

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      Make Your List

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      Chapter 8 Quiz

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    Chapter 9: Take Control of Your Recruitment

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      Chapter 9 Checklist

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      Introduction

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      Become the Ideal Recruit

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      The Three Rules of Development

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      Smart Goals

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      Formulate Your Exposure Plan

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      Exposure Considerations

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      Your Exposure Plan

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      Marketing Yourself

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      X Profile Setup

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      Chapter 9 Quiz

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    Chapter 10: Present Day Trends

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      Chapter 10 Checklist

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      The Transfer Portal

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      Stay vs. Go

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      Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL)

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      Agent Considerations

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      Chapter 10 Quiz

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    Chapter 11: Recruiting Myths

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      Chapter 11 Checklist

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      Introduction

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      Communication Myths

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      Process Myths

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      Level Myths

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      Community Involvement

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      Chapter 11 Quiz

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    Chapter 12: Making Your Decision

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      Chapter 12 Checklist

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      Making Your Final Decision

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      Commitment Recommendations

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      Hoops Questions

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      Academic Questions

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      Life Questions

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      Program Comparison

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      Chapter 12 Quiz

Coach Parks Testimonials

Learn how Coach Parks has the support of college coaches, agents, and athletes.

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First thing I can say is Tom is a great human being. He's a great person who happens to be a great coach. I have seen the relationships he has with his players and had conversations where I can hear how much he truly cares about them as people. He is what is right about the coaching profession. He is a tremendous teacher of the game on the court and has always flourished in hard jobs. He is a great mentor off the court and it is shown with his relationship with former players."
Danny Sprinkle

Head Coach / University of Washington Huskies

"Coach Parks not only recruited me like no other coach in the country, but he was also always looking out for my best interest. He was a big part of my development both on the court and from a maturity standpoint. Because of his knowledge about recruiting, it made it so much easier for me to navigate a very hectic process."
Abdul Bashir

#1 JUCO player in class of 2025 / Univ. of San Francisco Guard

Tom was great to work with at EvalU. We had in-depth discussions on the athlete's athletic progress, with great depth around we he sat positionally and specific skills and weaknesses. This level of detail is essential in the basketball community when considering what's best for our athletes.
Stevie Cozens

Agent & Founder / Forge Management

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