Recruiters can't measure heart. What they can measure is your 40 time, your shuttle, your vertical, and how you move on film. For most high-school athletes in New Jersey, that physical profile — not talent or effort — is what stands between them and the next level. Our recruiting-prep training is built to move those numbers.
Why train for recruiting with Plus2
Our coaches didn't just study this path — they walked it. Between them they've played at the college level and in the pros, including a former NY Giant. They've stood on the line at combines, been through recruiting, and know exactly what the jump from Central Jersey high-school ball to a college roster demands. That perspective is baked into how they train recruits.
We don't sell hype or promise phone calls from coaches. We build the one thing fully in your control: a body that tests and moves like a recruit's. Structured off-season blocks, tracked numbers, and movement that transfers straight to game tape.
You can't control who's watching. You can control what they see when they do.
What recruiting-prep training covers
- Testable speed — 40, 10-yard split, and top-end mechanics, because the clock doesn't lie. Speed & agility training →
- Change of direction — pro-agility (5-10-5) and L-drill mechanics that show up in testing and on film.
- Strength & power — force production that translates to a faster first step and a higher vertical.
- Explosiveness — jump and throw metrics, plus the reactive movement that separates athletes in space.
- Off-season structure — a plan that peaks the athlete for combines, showcases, and the season — not random workouts. See our athletic development approach →
Tell us the athlete's sport, position, grad year, and target level, and we'll map an off-season plan around the metrics that matter. Start with a single 1-on-1 session or a 4-week speed pack to establish a baseline.
When to start
The athletes who commit end up recruited most often started their off-season work early — sophomore and junior years, before recruiting peaks. That runway is what turns a slow 40 into a fast one by the time it's on a coach's desk. That said, there's always something to gain, and we'll be honest about the realistic timeline for where your athlete is now.
Ready to get to work? Book a first session and bring your current testing numbers if you have them — we'll build from there.
College recruiting training FAQ
How do you prepare a high-school athlete for college recruiting?
We focus on the physical side recruiters actually measure and watch on film — speed, acceleration, change of direction, strength, and explosiveness. We build a structured off-season plan, track testable numbers (the 40, shuttle, vertical), and develop movement that shows up on game tape. We don't handle contact with college coaches, but we make sure the athlete's athleticism gives them their best shot.
When should a high-school athlete start college prep training?
Sooner is better. The off-seasons between freshman and junior year are when the biggest, most visible gains happen — and junior year is when recruiting heats up. Starting early means testable improvement by the time it counts, but we work with athletes at any point in high school.
Are your coaches qualified to train recruits?
Yes. Our staff played and trained at the college and professional level, including a former NY Giant. They've been through recruiting and combines themselves, so they know what the jump to the next level actually requires and how to prepare an athlete for it.
Do you only train football recruits?
No. While football is a strength, the speed, strength, and movement we build transfers to soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, and track recruits. We tailor the training to the athlete's sport, position, and the metrics that matter for it.