Much about the college recruiting process is learning the rules: when to call coaches, how to get attention – that plus a whole other laundry list of things to pay thought to when looking to catch the eye of a program.

A lot of times, talent wins out and does the job for a player, but getting a leg up is also important. A defender from East Meadow SC talks about what she’s learned so far and where she hopes to go.

Madeline Anderson, Defender, East Meadow SC
IMG Academy 150 Ranking: #54
Class: 2015

Perhaps the most important thing Madeline Anderson has learned in her recruiting process is how much pressure players can be under at just about every moment.