What costs nothing, what costs money, and why
Free vs. Paid
Most of what you need is free. The one paid product, a kit of templates and trackers, sells convenience and organization, not secrets.
The short version
- Free: the information. All 12 guides, the roadmap, the rules pages, and the explainers for film, contacting coaches and college levels.
- Paid: the tools. Coach's Recruiting Game Plan, a one-time digital kit: $19 launch price, $29 regular.
Side by side
| Topic | Free | Coach's Recruiting Game Plan ($19 launch / $29 regular) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 recruiting guides (grades 8 to 12) | Yes | Not needed |
| Grade-by-grade roadmap | Yes | Printable 4-year timeline checklist (PDF and Google Sheet) |
| Recruiting rules with official links | Yes | Eligibility Center and core-course tracker |
| Film and contact advice | Yes, with examples and checklists | Highlight film checklist and shot list; 10 coach email and DM templates; phone and visit question bank |
| Money and aid explainer | Yes | Offer and aid comparison worksheet |
| Camps | Yes: how to decide | Camp budgeting worksheet |
| Organization | Do it yourself with the checklists | College target list tracker (Google Sheet); recruiting one-pager template (Canva and Doc); social media audit checklist |
| Sample | n/a | Free sample: a 7-page PDF with the table of contents, the Start Here page and three complete tools (on The Playbook) |
What we promise
- The essentials stay free. We won't move a rule or a basic how-to behind a paywall.
- The kit is one-time. No subscription, no contract, no auto-renewal.
- The kit never guarantees anything. It doesn't promise offers, scholarships or contact from coaches.
- Parents are the buyers. See Terms and the refund terms.
Coach recommendation
Who should buy it? A family that read the guides, understands the process, and wants everything in one organized place. If you're happy building your own spreadsheet and writing your own emails, you don't need it. If you want the shortcut on setup time, not on the work, it's built for you.
Your next step
See The Playbook for contents, pricing, and refund terms. Checkout is on Gumroad.