They recruit from summer camps. Coaches recruit athletes who write and show an interest in the school and sports program.
Coaches receive recommendations from club and high school coaches, alumni and other college coaches.
Your letter to a coach can be the key to triggering the recruiting process. One of the best ways to get noticed, and to find out what it takes to be a part of a college program, is to write the coach. We are very interested in you. A personal letter can get the coaches' attention. College coaches swarm to the championship events to watch high school athletes compete.