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Recruiting in sports involves the process of attracting and selecting athletes to join a team or program. It's a crucial aspect of building a successful team, and it can involve showcasing respect, demonstrating care, and making a good first impression on coaches. For many athletes, factors such as academics, mentality, and trust in their abilities play a significant role in their choice of university. It's also important to adapt to unique circumstances, such as the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which can impact the recruiting process. Attributes like leadership, mentality, and work ethic are highly valued by coaches when evaluating potential recruits. Additionally, experiences like being recruited for a different position than originally intended can also be part of the recruiting journey.

James Kavouklis | Michigan Football

I think there's something that they're gonna look at and that's gonna , it's definitely gonna build a negative opinion that they would have about you off the field . I think when it comes to recruiting , something important is just showing respect and that you care to coaches first impressions mean everything . That's something everybody's heard throughout their life .

James Kavouklis | Michigan Football

We want you to come on and do both . So that was kind of my recruiting process with Michigan . So on the field , I think the biggest things coaches are looking for is your leadership , your , your mentality and just how hard of a worker you are .

James Kavouklis | Michigan Football

Overall matters a lot . When it comes to the recruitment process , I chose Michigan because academics meant a lot to me . So when I was deciding I was between Michigan Cornell and Rutgers , I kind of sat there and I was like , ok , well , if Cornell and me , Michigan have the best academics and Rutgers isn't and they're good , but it's not on the same level .

James Kavouklis | Michigan Football

He's just a freshman and that's just something that you gotta overcome and try not to compare yourself to others . Just always know that I gotta make sure I have the right mentality when it comes to the recruiting process and , and just making sure that I believed in myself and I trusted my abilities . So my recruiting process wasn't what the normal one was just because we had COVID going on and , and had to deal with that .

James Kavouklis | Michigan Football

Just always know that I gotta make sure I have the right mentality when it comes to the recruiting process and , and just making sure that I believed in myself and I trusted my abilities . So my recruiting process wasn't what the normal one was just because we had COVID going on and , and had to deal with that . I remember specifically with , uh Michigan , even though I'm an offensive lineman here , I was originally recruited as a long snapper .