The Student-Athlete Playbook
For the athlete who’s good—but wants to be great. The Student Athlete Playbook gives high-school players a proven roadmap to college recruitment, academic readiness, and personal growth. Built from real conversations with over 100 college coaches, it teaches athletes how to market themselves, stay eligible, and thrive at the next level—without losing sight of who they are or why they play.
Every year, thousands of high-school athletes chase college scholarships—but only a fraction make it. Most don’t fail because of talent; they fail because they never learned how the recruiting game really works.
The Student Athlete Playbook changes that.
Written by Larry Martin, founder of Relentless Recruiting Group, this playbook draws on years of firsthand experience helping athletes earn scholarships and succeed at the next level. Larry spoke with more than 100 college coaches to build a guide that cuts through the hype and teaches players what truly matters: character, academics, and consistency.
Inside, readers will learn how to evaluate their real skill level, build a college-ready mindset, contact coaches the right way, and navigate NCAA, NAIA, and JUCO eligibility requirements. They’ll also discover how to balance life as a college athlete, avoid the freshman pitfalls that derail so many, and develop leadership habits that outlast their playing days.
This isn’t theory—it’s field-tested truth from someone who’s lived it both as an athlete and as a professional mentor. If you love your sport, if you’re willing to work, and if you want to take ownership of your future, The Student Athlete Playbook will help you do exactly that.