VERSION 3.0 ยท 2027 EDITION ยท 89-PAGE DIGITAL PLAYBOOK
THE PARENT'S RECRUITING SURVIVAL GUIDE 3.0
A Step-by-Step Playbook to Supporting Your Student-Athlete Through the College Recruiting Process, Rebuilt for the 2027 Recruiting Year
In my experience, 93% of families make at least one of five critical mistakes. This guide shows you how recruiting works, how to avoid those mistakes and how to support your child without taking over. It comes from a college coach and athletic director with more than 30 years of experience.
In the last two years, recruiting has changed more than in the previous twenty. Version 3.0 was rebuilt around those changes: revenue sharing, roster limits and the NCAA's new five-year eligibility clock.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
RECRUITING CHANGED. NOBODY SENT PARENTS A MAP.
The transfer portal, NIL, roster limits, the House Settlement, a new five-year eligibility clock and constant NCAA rule changes all affect your child's path. Most families feel lost before the process even starts.
โข Are we starting too late?
โข Is my child realistically recruitable at the college level?
โข Are showcases and camps worth the money?
โข What division level should we target?
โข How do we talk to coaches without hurting our child's chances?
โข How do I help without taking over?
These are the right questions. Guessing the answers can cost your child time, money and options. Families who learn how the process works early make calmer, smarter decisions.
YOUR GUIDE
I HAVE BEEN ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE
I am Keith Mondillo. I am a college basketball coach, an active recruiter and an NCAA Division III Director of Athletics. I am also a parent, so I know how emotional this process feels. I wrote this guide to give you a clear plan, honest expectations and a real view of how coaches make decisions.
30+ years in college athletics
9 NCAA Tournament appearances
7 conference championships
WHAT YOU GET TODAY
EVERYTHING DELIVERED THE MOMENT YOU CHECK OUT
โ The Parent's Recruiting Survival Guide 3.0, 2027 Edition
89 pages, nine chapters in four parts, rebuilt around revenue sharing, roster limits and the five-year eligibility clock.
โ New in 3.0: Chapters 7 and 8
The NCAA's five-year, age-based eligibility clock, and how roster congestion is shrinking recruiting classes.
โ Rewritten: Chapter 6, the House Settlement
Corrected roster limits, current revenue-sharing numbers and a breakdown for Division I, II, III, NAIA and JUCO.
โ Six updated bonus resources
Checklists, the aid and revenue-share worksheet, the Parent FAQ and your family's game plan.
โ The Recruiting Trap video
A private 37-minute training on five mistakes parents make before the season starts.
WHAT IS INSIDE ยท NEW IN VERSION 3.0
NINE CHAPTERS, REBUILT FOR THE 2027 RECRUITING YEAR
Every chapter has been updated. Chapter 6 is completely rewritten, and Chapters 7 and 8 are brand new.
CHAPTER 1
Understanding the college recruiting process and what each division level looks for
CHAPTER 2
The 5 critical mistakes families make at the start and how to avoid them
CHAPTER 3
Your role as a recruiting parent: what helps, what hurts and where the line is
CHAPTER 4
How to get real exposure through film, email, social media and events
CHAPTER 5
Managing the recruiting process like a pro: coach communication, campus visits and offers
CHAPTER 6 ยท REWRITTEN
The House Settlement: corrected roster limits, what "Designated Student-Athlete" really means, current revenue-sharing numbers and a breakdown for Division I, II, III, NAIA and junior college
CHAPTER 7 ยท NEW
The Five-Year Clock: how the NCAA's age-based eligibility model works, what happened to redshirts and waivers, and the reclassification, prep-year and JUCO choices that can quietly cost a season
CHAPTER 8 ยท NEW
Roster Congestion: what happens when five-year players meet fixed roster limits, why recruiting classes are shrinking and how to read a roster before your child commits
CHAPTER 9
Making the right college decision and preparing your athlete for freshman year
INCLUDED WITH YOUR GUIDE
SIX BONUS RESOURCES YOU CAN USE THIS WEEK
โ 3-Week Parent Jumpstart Checklist
21 daily action steps to build recruiting momentum fast.
โ Year-by-Year Recruiting Checklist (updated)
What to do from freshman year through senior year, now tracking your child's eligibility clock.
โ Scholarship, Aid and Revenue-Share Worksheet (updated)
Compare offers side by side, now with revenue-share and NIL lines.
โ The Team Behind the Student-Athlete
Defines every role in the process so your whole team works together.
โ Parent FAQ (updated)
The questions I'm hearing most from parents this year, answered directly.
โ Your Family's Recruiting Game Plan
A 30-minute starter exercise to launch your journey with confidence.
BONUS VIDEO TRAINING ยท 37 MINUTES
THE RECRUITING TRAP
5 Mistakes Parents Make Before the High School Season Even Starts
A private 37-minute video pulled from my live recruiting trainings. It covers some of the most important lessons I teach parents and athletes. The full video is waiting inside your purchase.
TWO WAYS THROUGH RECRUITING
WHERE YOUR FAMILY COULD END UP
GOING IN WITHOUT A PLAN
Paying for camps and showcases without knowing if they fit
Sending emails coaches skip
Waiting on coaches who are not watching
Comparing offers without a clear method
GOING IN WITH THIS GUIDE
โ Confident about what comes next
โ Organized from freshman year forward
โ Clear on which schools fit athletically and academically
โ Supporting your child with confidence instead of fear
The goal is your child finding the right fit and thriving there. This guide gives you the plan to help them get there. It cannot promise a scholarship or a roster spot, and no honest source can.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR
โ Parents of student-athletes just starting the recruiting process
โ Families who feel overwhelmed or behind
โ Athletes who have not heard from coaches yet
โ Parents trying to understand Division I, II and III recruiting
Written for parents who want honest, realistic guidance from someone who recruits. If you want a guarantee of a scholarship, this is not the right product.
QUESTIONS PARENTS ASK
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
How do I get the guide?
Is it too early or too late for my family?
Does it cover Division I, II and III?
Will this get my child a scholarship or a roster spot?
What is the bonus video?
What is your refund policy?
This guide shares proven strategies to help families navigate the college athletic recruiting process. It does not guarantee athletic scholarships, roster spots or recruitment by any specific college program. Results vary based on your child's athletic ability, academic standing and individual circumstances.
Because this is a digital product, all sales are final and non-refundable.
