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Recruitment in the context of college athletics can be a challenging and competitive process. To increase your chances of being recruited, it's important to maintain a positive attitude and demeanor both on and off the field. Coaches look for athletes who not only excel in their sport but also demonstrate good character and sportsmanship. It's also crucial to be proactive in the recruitment process by reaching out to coaches, attending showcases, and building connections in the sports community. Additionally, staying informed about the evolving recruitment landscape and being adaptable to changes in the process can also be beneficial. Overall, approaching the recruitment process with positivity, determination, and a willingness to learn can help aspiring athletes navigate this competitive journey.

Jaden Whitmarsh & Devon Newberry | UCLA Beach Volleyball

The first question for you , Devin is , what advice would you give to someone looking to get recruited ? Getting recruited is weirdly like the number one question I get asked from like parents and from young athletes is like , how do I , how do I get in the position you're in right now ? Like I need to know what to do .

Jaden Whitmarsh & Devon Newberry | UCLA Beach Volleyball

A . The first question for you , Devin is , what advice would you give to someone looking to get recruited ? Getting recruited is weirdly like the number one question I get asked from like parents and from young athletes is like , how do I , how do I get in the position you're in right now ?

Jaden Whitmarsh & Devon Newberry | UCLA Beach Volleyball

So it's very different , but there are still like some general themes that like completely are the exact same . And like we also have experience like with our college coaches of seeing them actively recruit people and what they look for and what they don't . So I'd say like the general stuff is like film , like get so much film of yourself , like more than you can imagine because you can always cut and edit the parts where you don't make your cut shaw or you don't get the play you wanted to make , but you have all the information there .

Jaden Whitmarsh & Devon Newberry | UCLA Beach Volleyball

Um And you want to bring a light to the team , you don't want to bring like a darkness or , you know , hatred or anything . I think that's like , as long as you can go through like your recruitment process and be like , as positive and happy as a partner and a player as possible , you're going to go to the school you want to go to , it's all going to work out the way it's supposed to . But if you could just continue to be a good , good person throughout the whole process , that's really it .

Jaden Whitmarsh & Devon Newberry | UCLA Beach Volleyball

It's so true . Yeah , you never know who's watching , I think , like you said , attitude is one of the most important things um for getting recruited . I um had this partner , beach partner .