Continue your athletic journey in college.
At Instride, we will work closely with you to co-create a personalized recruitment plan so you can pursue your greatest goals.
Moore ‘24 commits to University of Chicago
“InStride helped me go from feeling completely lost to having a sense of confidence and the ability to effectively communicate with coaches. By the end of the recruiting process, I felt like I had developed real relationships with coaches, and they knew the type of student athlete I was. I think that without InStride, this would not have been possible and I would not have been as successful as I was.”
InStride has helped athletes commit to the schools below:
Recruiting Myths
Myth 1
Only the most successful cross country and track and field athletes can compete in college.
Reality
High school athletes at varying levels of achievement can find the right fit due to numerous options in D1, D2, D3 or Junior College.
Myth 2
Recuitment only occurs when coaches initiate contact with athletes via letter, text or call.
Reality
While some programs may reach out, many coaches are looking for proactive athletes to reach out to them first.
Myth 3
Coaches will walk you through sequenced steps of the recruiting process once you've made contact.
Reality
Coaches are incredibly busy, and the process will vary from program to program, so no universal roadmap for athletes exists.
Our Mission
High school athletes are provided with little to no information about how to start or maximize the often confusing process of college recruitment. Selecting a college that is the best academic and athletic fit is such an important and pivotal decision for a student/athlete, yet few resources exist to inform and support searches, outreach, and application. InStride is here today to change all of that.
Services
InStride has developed a five-step approach, informed by the experiences of numerous collegiate athletes and input from coaches at every NCAA level, that simplifies and focuses the recruitment process for athletes and their families. We are here to guide you through each step of the journey, providing invaluable materials and knowledgeable counsel along the way so that you can find the best and right college, for you.
Meet Brody Barkan, Founder of InStride Counseling
“As a recruited high school track and field athlete, my parents and I used what little available information and support we could find to navigate the difficult and fuzzy process. I founded InStride Counseling to provide athletes and parents with critical information about the myths and realities of NCAA athletics, tips to help avoid typical pitfalls along the way, and tools to navigate the recruitment process with clarity and success.”
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