The Playbook Every Athlete & Parent Needs to Master College Recruiting
Elite Questions Elite Athletes Ask: The Playbook for Recruiting Success — A Manual from a Former D1 Athlete on Navigating the College Athletics Recruiting Journey
Elite Questions Elite Athletes Ask: The Playbook for Recruiting Success A Manual From a Prior D1-Athlete on Navigating the College Athletics Recruiting Journey
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As a former D1 athlete at Vanderbilt University, Alex Wagner knows firsthand the challenges of recruiting for collegiate athletics. Elite Questions Elite Athletes Ask: The Playbook for Recruiting Success – A Manual From A Prior D1-Athlete on Navigating the College Athletics Recruiting Journey guides athletes across all sports through preparation, self-awareness, and strategic decision-making. Drawing on her journey—from youth soccer to SEC Championship wins and a record-breaking Sweet 16—Alex blends real-life experiences with actionable tools, including customizable email templates, strategies for connecting with coaches, and advice for showcases and highlight videos. Most importantly, the Elite Questions section provides athletes and parents with the exact questions to ask—of themselves, the coaches, and the team—throughout the recruiting process. This comprehensive guide provides aspiring student-athletes and their families with the confidence and clarity needed to navigate the recruiting process and become recruiting elite.
About Me
I’m Alex Wagner, a retired Division I athlete and Vanderbilt University alumna. I earned a degree in Human and Organizational Development with a minor in English and later pursued a Master’s in Marketing, all while playing left back for the Vanderbilt Women’s Soccer Team in the SEC. Over five seasons, I had the privilege of contributing to a team that won an SEC Championship, recorded multiple defensive shutouts, and reached the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history. I also rank among the top five in career minutes played at Vanderbilt and was recognized as SEC Defensive Player of the Week.
I still remember how overwhelming and stressful the recruiting process felt as a young athlete. I often wished I had guidance to navigate the calls, emails, and high-stakes decisions that seemed impossible to manage alone. That experience inspired me to mentor younger athletes while at Vanderbilt, and today I serve as a recruiting coach, helping student-athletes and their families approach the process with confidence. Combining my firsthand experience, love for writing, and passion for sports, I created this guide to provide the guidance I once wished for—so others can navigate recruitment with clarity, purpose, and peace of mind.
