The idea that any exposure to college coaches is good exposure is simply not true, to those who know the way recruiting works. At best, a player who shows poorly will get ignored!. A coach may also cross this player off his list and permanently dismiss him as not good enough so he doesn’t waste time re-evaluating him later. Do you really want this to happen to you as a sophomore or junior when you still has a year or two to develop? Exposure is a two-way street. If you has recruitable skills, it’s great to get in front of college coaches. If you don’t have recruitable skills, early exposure is a recipe for rejection. For the showcase setting to be successful, players must wait to have the skills college coaches are looking for. Otherwise, players risk negative exposure and having their showcase fee used to subsidize the players who are already recruitable. A showcase can be helpful if you attend it at the right time and you choose the right one, but be aware of the high price tag. If you are not ready to be recruited, save your money.
