2028s: How to Prepare & Take Advantage of June 15th

Expo Recruits
5 days ago
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June 15th Isn’t Just Another Date

June 15th is when recruiting starts to speed up.

College coaches can begin direct communication with 2028 recruits — and the athletes who are prepared before that day are the ones who separate themselves immediately.

Here’s how to make sure you’re not playing catch-up.

🎥 Have Your Film Ready

Your highlight film is your first impression — and in most cases, your best chance to grab a coach’s attention.

Your film should include:

2–4 minutes max

(Coaches are not watching 30-minute tapes just to find your highlights. If a coach is interested, they’ll ask for more game film.)

Best plays first — the first 20–30 seconds matter most

Position-specific skills
Full-speed game reps
Your info at the beginning — name, position, height, weight, school, and class

What separates top prospects:

Impact plays — not just participation

Effort and motor on every clip

Versatility — show multiple ways you can help a program

🚨 Reality If your film isn’t ready by June 15th, coaches may move on to someone whose film is.

📋 Have Your Recruiting Profile Ready

Coaches don’t recruit “just film” — they recruit complete athletes.

Your recruiting profile should include:

Measurable — height, weight, verified stats
GPA and test scores - have GPAs & transcripts ready
Highlight film link - clean & edited reel of you top plays
Contact info — phone and email
Social media links — clean and professional

Your profile should be easy to share and easy for coaches to review.

💡 Think of it like your recruiting resume and portfolio combined. If a coach clicks your name, everything they need should already be there.

Create a FREE recruiting profile on EXPO here: exporecruits.com

🎓 Updated Grades

Coaches recruit students first, athletes second.

Before June 15th, make sure you:

Know your GPA
Understand your core classes
Are ready to answer academic questions
Have updated academic information on your profile

Why this matters:

Coaches filter prospects quickly based on academics. A strong GPA can separate you instantly, while bad or unknown academics can limit your opportunities.

🚨 Truth:

Great film + bad grades = limited options

Great film + strong grades = more opportunities

📲 Communication Plan

June 15th opens the door for direct communication.

If a coach reaches out, you need to be ready to respond professionally.

You should have:

A professional response ready
Confidence talking about yourself
An understanding of what you want in a program
Questions prepared for coaches

Coaches expect:

Quick responses
Respectful tone
Clear interest
Professional communication

A simple response structure:

Thank them
Introduce yourself
Express interest
Ask a question

Example DM:

“Hey Coach _____,

My name is _____, and I wanted to formally introduce myself to you and your program.

I’m a Class of 2028 QB from Laney High School in North Carolina. I really like what you’re building at _____ University, and I would love the opportunity to be a part of it one day.

I just wanted to send a quick intro and share my film below.

Please feel free to let me know what you think, and keep me posted on any camps, visits, or other ways I can connect with your program.

Thank you, and have a great day!

[Your Name]”

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💡 Bonus: Start reaching out before June 15th so your name is already familiar.

Final Message for 2028s

You don’t want to be:

❌ Editing film last minute

❌ Fixing your profile late

❌ Scrambling to update your grades

❌ Unsure how to respond to coaches

You want to be the athlete who is:

✅ Organized

✅ Visible

✅ Prepared

✅ Ready when opportunity hits

Because when June 15th comes…

Opportunities don’t wait.

If you’re a high school student-athlete in the Class of 2027, June 15th is a critical date in your recruiting journey. For Division I programs, it's the first day coaches can initiate direct contact with you — including calls, emails, texts, and DMs. For Division II programs, while electronic communication is allowed earlier, June 15th marks the first day in-person recruiting conversations can begin.

Ready to be seen when June 15th hits?

EXPO’s Junior Jumpstart helps 2028 athletes get prepared before college coaches can officially begin direct contact.

Get your profile built, film promoted, and information sent directly to college programs so you’re not playing catch-up when recruiting speeds up.