Digital safety · Athletes · 6 min

Recruiting Social Media Without Oversharing

Athletes can share useful recruiting information without publishing sensitive routines or contact details.

Key considerations

• Use guardian-controlled contact permissions for minors.
• Never post home addresses, schedules or travel details.
• Keep public bios concise and factual.
• Save important coach communication appropriately.
• Report impersonation and suspicious requests.

Questions to ask before you commit

Who operates the opportunity? Is the venue confirmed? What will the athlete actually receive? What happens if travel, weather, staffing or coach attendance changes? What supervision, medical and emergency procedures are in place? Keep written records and independently verify important claims.

Keep the decision athlete-centered

Consider development value, health, academics, family budget and realistic fit together. A camp, showcase, trainer or marketing opportunity should never be treated as a guaranteed path to recruitment, ranking, an offer or a scholarship.