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Frequently Asked Questions
All Users
I forgot/lost my username.
Your username is usually the email address you used to set-up your account. If you have tried different emails and still are unsuccessful, contact us. When filling out the contact form please make sure to provide your name, your mailing address and your date of birth to verify that it is you account. Upon receiving your email you will be emailed your login information.
I forgot/lost my password.
To retrieve your password, go to the Password Retrieval page, enter your email address and then click Get Password. An email with your password will automatically be sent to the email address that is associated with your account.
How do I change my login information (email and/or password)?
To change your login information login to your account, go to My Profile and then select the Preferences tab. For your safety, when you change your email or password you will receive an email alerting you of changes made to your account.
Is the information I provide on beRecruited.com safe and secure?
beRecruited.com is committed to protecting your personal information and uses the latest technologies to ensure your safety. Athletes are given privacy controls which can be access by going to My Profile and then selecting Preferences. This allows athletes to restrict their profiles, photos, videos and blog posts to only registered college coaches and recruiters.
How do I delete my beRecruited.com account?
To delete your beRecruited account login, go to My Profile and then select the Delete Account option on the right navigation bar. Keep in mind that by deleting your account you forfeit any payments you have made on that account and will no longer have access to beRecruited's recruiting tools or the information you have previously provided.
If you are deleting your account because you have finalized your plans to attend college use our Committed Athlete feature. This allows your profile to be removed from the recruiting database, and be added to the Committed Athletes section. All you need to do is login to your account and go to My Profile and click on the Preferences tab, then change your account status to committed.
Athletes
I'm thinking about registering as an athlete, what does it cost and how will it help me get recruited for college?
beRecruited is the largest online network connecting high school athletes to collegiate coaches. As an athlete it will allow you to create a profile, search for scholarships and find a college that is right for you. The network is 100% FREE to join, but you also have the opportunity to gain the competitive edge and receive additional recruiting tools for a one-time fee. To learn more about beRecruited and other details on how this network works. Visit the Why Register page.
Does registering with beRecruited.com violate NCAA regulations?
Registering with beRecruited.com does not violate NCAA regulations. The majority of the responsibility about when coaches can contact you lies on the coach. To get more information about the different recruiting regulations speak to your high school coach and/or visit the Prospective Student-Athlete page of the NCAA website.
I'm thinking about upgrading my account to Deluxe, what exactly do I get?
To upgrade and learn more about a Deluxe account visit beRecruited Upgrade. There you can get more information about the added features and value.
What forms of payment can I use to pay for a Deluxe account? Is it safe?
I haven't been notified of any coaches viewing my profile. What do I need to do?
Don't worry if you haven't been added to any coaches' list of potential recruits. This isn't the only indicator of how many coaches have viewed your profile or how many coaches are interested in your ability. Each coach uses the beRecruited network in a different way - saving profiles, printing profiles, using automatic notifications, creating athlete databases and many others. If you are wanting to know all the coaches that have viewed your profile Upgrade to Deluxe, which will give you the opportunity to access a list of all the registered coaches that view your profile. Another great tip is to get proactive and start contacting the coaches that you are interested in.
I noticed that some coaches have added me to their list of potential recruits. What does this mean?
It's always exciting to see that a college coach has expressed interest in your profile. Coaches can add you to their list of potential recruits for a variety of reasons. This allows coaches to track your profile and monitor your progress. Make sure to continue to update your academic and athletic information as you improve as a student-athlete. To learn more about the coach, use the Find-A-School Tool to research the program and university.
I'm having difficulty uploading my photos and/or movie clips. What could be the problem?
Depending on your internet connection speed uploading files can take a bit of time. When you are uploading photos make sure that they are one of the following file types: .gif, .jpg, .jpeg. If you are experiencing difficulties with uploading your movie clips your file needs to be below 300MB, if it is larger you will need to edit that clip. beRecruited supports the following file types: .avi, .mpeg, .vmv, .mpg, .mp4, .3gp, .dv, .qt, .asf, .mp3, .wav, .wma, .qcelp, .amr-nb, .movieclip, .mod, .3g2. Recently many users have been experiencing difficulties with .mov and .flv video files, if you are trying to upload one of these types please convert the file to one listed above. Should you continue to have difficulties using these features contact us.
How can I notify coaches of my interest in their program?
As a beRecruited user there are multiple ways you can notify coaches of your interest in their program. One of the features you can use is the Letter-of-Interest Generator. This Deluxe Tool allows users to quickly and easily create customized, professional letters of interest to send to coaches at your top schools. To add this and other Deluxe Tools to your account visit the Upgrade Page. Another way to notify coaches of your interest is to add them to your list of favorite colleges by logging into your account, searching for the program in the Find-A-School Tool and adding it to your "Top Picks" list by clicking the plus sign.
My scores and stats don't do my abilities justice, how can I show coaches what I can bring to their program?
There are a variety of ways for you to showcase your abilities to college coaches. First, make sure to fill out your profile thoroughly with complete descriptions in the Additional Information areas. This provides you with an opportunity to explain to coaches your talents, potential, desire and skills that stats don't show. Additionally, uploading photos and highlight video is a great way for coaches across the country to evaluate your ability. Lastly, the Letter-of-Interest Generator can assist with you taking the initiative and contacting the coaches to inform them of your skills directly.
How can I let coaches know about my recent competition results and/or articles about me in my local newspaper?
The easiest way to inform coaches about your recent competition results is to use beRecruited Blogs and beRecruited News. Add a new post to your beRecruited Blog to share your recent results, information on how you are improving this season or share dates of your upcoming competitions. If you want to provide a link to an article on another website you should submit it on beRecruited News. Your information will not only be posted in the News tab of your profile, but also will be instantly sent to prospective coaches.
I'm trying to create an account for both of my children with the same email address and have been unsuccessful. Why is this happening?
It is not possible to have two beRecruited users registered with the same email address. The user's email address is how each user is recognized in the beRecruited system. Here are a couple of options to correct the problem. If you created a parent account first and are now trying to create an athlete account please contact us and the parent account can be converted to an athlete account that allows the athlete to be included in the recruiting network. Another option is creating an alternate email address. Once you've set-up a new email account visit the following page to begin the registration process: http://www.berecruited.com/athletes/register.
I've been recruited. How do I delete/remove my information from your website?
Congratulations! Now that you've committed, you can let all of beRecruited's coaches and athletes know by logging into your account and going to My Profile, clicking on the Preferences tab and changing your account status to committed.
Updating your account will remove your profile from the recruiting database, add you to the Committed Athletes section and give you an opportunity to be featured in your local newspaper. It also helps the beRecruited Team know what features can be improved upon, so the network can become even more successful for future athletes.
College Coaches
I'm thinking about registering as a college coach, what does it coast and how will it help me recruit athletes?
The beRecruited network is 100% FREE for college coaches and is a great way for you to recruit athletes. A variety of recruiting tools exist that break any geographical limitations you may currently have. Evaluate athletes through the profiles that include: academic information, athletic statistics, photos, video and blog posts that let you know their recent achievements. To continue to learn more visit the Why Register page.
Does registering with beRecruited.com violate NCAA regulations?
Registering with beRecruited.com does not violate NCAA regulations. As a college coach you if you have any questions about this network or recruiting timelines for your division of competition please contact your Compliance Department or visit the Eligibility & Recruiting page of the NCAA website.
There are several coaches on my staff. Can multiple coaches from the same college program register with beRecruited.com?
Yes, multiple coaches can register with the same college program. First, one coach will need to register and create a personal and team profile for your athletic program. As other coaches register and create their profile they will be taken to a page that allows them to either select or create a team profile. If the additional coaches select the team profile from a pull down menu they will be connected with your program. This gives each member of your staff their own personal coach account, but allows any coach to add and update your team profile at any time.
How do I create a team account?
To create your team profile login to your account, go to My Profile and select the Team tab. Review the pull down menu to make sure that a previous coach on your staff has not already created a school profile. If no profile has been created for your program, fill out the short form to create a new team profile. If you experience any difficulties creating a team profile or removing a previous coach contact us.
How do I search for athletes?
To search for athletes in your sport login to your account and go to Athlete Search tab. Fill out the form to find athletes that match your criteria, the more information you include the more specific your results. You can always learn more about athletes by clicking on their name, which opens their profile with more detailed information. If you are interested in following an athlete's progress add the athlete to My Search. Your list can be accessed at anytime by clicking on this tab.
Is there a way for me to find out about new athletes that register with beRecruited.com?
beRecruited.com's Automatic Notification System enables coaches to receive instant, email notifications of all athletes who register that meet your criteria. Once a qualified athlete registers that meets your team's needs, you will receive an email alert informing you of the new athlete and providing you with a link to view their profile. To add or update your notification settings, simply login to your account and click on Notifications option.
How do I create and update my team profile?
To create or update your team profile, after logging into your account go to My Profile and then select the Team Profile tab. If you are creating a profile for the first time check the pull down menu to make sure that another coach on your staff hasn't already created a school profile.
It is a benefit to you and your program to complete and update your profile to give potential athletes accurate information. Keep in mind that your team profile is how athletes can search for and learn more about your school and athletic program. |
