About Steven Binder

Steven has 30+ years of experience as a college sports recruiting expert. He has spoken nationwide at various tournaments, events and high schools. His book, Your Recruiting Playbook…Maximize Your Opportunities To Play College Sports, has sold thousands of copies, and is an influencer for national media outlets as the sports recruiting expert for ESPN, WFAN, New York Times and the New York Post. Steven’s goal is to help ensure every single high school student athlete, who wants the opportunity, is given the tools to receive a high-quality education, consider getting college funded, and play college sports.
Your Recruiting Playbook...Maximize Your Opportunities To Play College Sports!



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MEDIA & OPINIONS

Q&A WITH EXPERT STEVEN BINDER

COMMUNICATING WITH COLLEGE COACHES

FINALIZING YOUR LIST OF SCHOOLS

The Importance of a Plan in Life & in the College Sports Recruiting Process

Thinking About Playing at the Next Level – Gaining Knowledge

RECRUITING TALK WITH MARK VILLELLA

 

 
 
 
 
 
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“Our coaches, athletes and parents were impressed with the presentation/information they received from Steven Binder. The families walked away feeling very informed & comfortable in regard to the college sports recruiting process. Steven’s approach is collaborative, interactive and entertaining. My student athletes loved it and could easily relate to Steven. I highly recommend every school district invite Steven in and talk with their coaches, parents and athletes..
Mike McCoyDirector of Athletics, Woodlands HS
“The most important aspect about the recruiting process is education. Education is the determining factor to whether the player is looked at or not. Colleges want athletes who can not only prove themselves on the playing field but also in the classrooms. Steven Binder’s Your Recruiting Playbook: Maximize Your Opportunities To Play College Sports is the gold standard for getting educated as well as receiving an exact plan on what steps to take in the recruiting process with colleges & coaches. It’s only 100 pages and you receive an action plan. His methods simply work.”
Ken QuigleyPresident, Curry College
“The truth is, there are a lot of books and websites on the market today that are designed to help aspiring HS student-athletes market themselves to college coaches. What Binder does in his readable book is to cut through a great deal of the bureaucracy of the college recruiting system and presents the basics that any athlete and their parents would need to know. One of the best is a chart which details just how meaningful it is to receive a questionnaire from a college coach, or a follow-up email, or a personal phone call from a coach, or to be asked to visit the campus, or to be told you’re an official recruit by the admissions office. The analysis is worth knowing.”
Coach Rick WolffNational Sports Journalist & WFAN Radio Sports Talk Show Host
“YOUR RECRUITING PLAYBOOK…Maximize Your Opportunities To Play College Sports by Steven Binder, is a simple, step by step guide of how to get recruited for college sports. It can help you play any sport at the NCAA Division 1, 2 or 3 levels. A must read for any student, parent, coach or guidance counselor. It will definitely help you get recruited.”
Marcellus WileyIvy League Hall of Fame, Former NFL All-Pro Player, Host on FOX Sports
“I needed assistance with trying to get more recruiting exposure, and trying to figure out what the college recruiting process was all about. It’s a confusing topic, lots to know. Steven Binder’s guidance & advice was easy to understand. The knowledge he brought to the table was unbelievable. We contacted other recruiting services that just wanted to keep selling me more stuff; I didn’t get that from Coach Binder.”
C. WalkerStudent Athlete, Ivy League
“Coach Steven’s knowledge & guidance is unsurpassed, he is an expert on recruiting. He was able to show me and my daughter how to get coaches interested, his step by step system and examples in the book were easy to follow. She was not being recruited at all by college coaches and after using his book, she started getting lots of looks and offers.”
J. GedneyParent of a Student Athlete, New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
“The student athlete experience in college can be rich, vast and rewarding for a young adult. For both students and parents, there are important steps to be taken in the process. For those who have the mission of participating in college athletics, Steven Binder provides an honest and insightful road map on how to achieve that goal.”
Sunil GulatiFormer President, U.S. Soccer Federation
“Experience, candor and genuine concern for the student-athlete and their ability to maximize the potential to play at the next level are central to Steven’s presentation. A concise, detailed account to help any student-athlete and his/her family navigate the recruiting process from start to finish! A must read if your child aspires to play at the college level.”
Susan Reid DullelaDirector of Athletics, Rye High School
“Last night’s presentation was extremely well received by athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators. The presentation was thorough and professional. Everyone was able to take something from it. I received nothing but positive feedback from all. I’ve coached for 38 years and thought I was very familiar with the process. But I learned from your presentation things that I didn’t know. Only wish I could have heard you present 38 years ago! I will recommend this to all of my colleagues.”
Lou PanzanaroAthletic Director, Peekskill HS
“EVERY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO THESE TOOLS to assist them for college preparation. Steven Binder & his book, Your Recruiting Playbook helps student athletes actually get recruited.”
David PumpCEO, Double Pump, Inc.
“A DIFFERENCE MAKER! There is no question that the book, Your Recruiting Playbook:Maximize Your Opportunities To Play College Sports opens more doors for any high school athlete preparing to play college athletics. More importantly, it opened my eyes to the dozens of additional college opportunities that I never would have known about. Thank You!”
C. BrownD3 College Volleyball Player
"I was a college lacrosse coach at the D1 & D3 levels for 21 years with the privilege of listening to many individuals speak about the recruiting process. Coach Binder's presentation was honest, accurate, and entertaining. Without a doubt, one of the best I have observed with information and insight that all high school athletes with a desire to play in college need to hear.”
Jeff ShirkDirector of Athletics, The Pine School

LIVE SPEAKING EVENT

GET RECRUITED TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS

Award winning author and college sports recruiting expert, Steven Binder, speaks nationally to provide information on “How-To” get recruited for college sports. Steven is a featured expert for ESPN, WFAN and the New York Times.

  • 75 minute interactive presentation and lively Q&A session with student athletes, coaches, teachers and administrators at your school or event.
  • Receive a step by step plan for the recruiting process & learn how to recruit yourself. Learn how to get college funded.
  • Also included: NCAA Student-Athlete Recruiting Guides



The following 7 topics will be discussed in-depth & ideas will be given so you can take immediate action

  • How to determine the best college fit for the student athlete.
  • How to get noticed and be recruited by college coaches in your sport.
  • The process of choosing the right college so the student athlete can benefit from a strong academic and athletic experience, and position themselves for a successful career after college.
  • High school student athletes, parents and coaches need to take a proactive approach to recruiting. College coaches will not be able to see every player, and because of that, not a lot of talented players will have the opportunity to become a collegiate athlete. The true difference maker is recruiting yourself - make the coaches notice you.
  • Getting college funding: options, financial aid, scholarships, myths vs. realities… Be informed so you are better prepared to get what you want.
  • Relationship building with college coaches, admissions officers and how to utilize your high school guidance counselor better. You will be given useful tips and information that will allow you to be more successful with these important people who are key in the process.
  • Plus, an interactive question & answers session, so you feel comfortable with the information you learned to proceed.

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