- Flipping the Finger
Giving people “The Finger” is an extremely offensive hello to someone checking out your social networking profile. Especially if it’s the first time they are viewing your profile.
Make sure you keep your packaging correct. Make sure everything you post is Truthful, Tasteful and Inviting.
- Drugs and Alcohol
Pictures and videos with Drugs and Alcohol, are a dead give-a-way to an unfocused athlete. It’s also a dead give-a-way to a lack of good judgement. Many times the Drugs and Alcohol are in the background, totally out of the consciousness of the person capturing the content. You may not even be the one participating in the Drugs and Alcohol, but you are in the picture and perception is everything. Be aware of what you post and what you are tagged in. Monitor it daily!
- Racism or Racially Insensitive Images or Comments
If your social networking posts advance hate or malice towards others. Not only is it a terrible post idea, but you probably need to look into doing some self-work, so you don’t self-destruct. Focus on advancing Love and you will never have to worry about a College Football Recruiters unfollowing you.
- Sexually Explicit Content
Totally the wrong way to go! Demeaning content towards women will never help a student-athlete get what they want. Don’t post any music videos with unclothed women, derogatory rap lyrics, and definitely don’t attempt to personally remake any songs talking about women negatively. What may be funny to a friend may not be to coach Nick Saban, at the university of Alabama. Don’t risk it!
- Negativity Towards Coaches
If you post negative opinions about your coaches and your school online, the College Football Recruiters will run for the hills!
No one likes people who “Air their Dirty Laundry.” If you have a problem with the coach. Discuss it with the coach.
College Football Recruiters do not want to recruit a young man that may post negative comments about the program or say negative comments about the coaches to the media. It undermines the coaching staff’s authority and shows a lack of respect. Your viewpoint may be valid. However, no one will recruit you when you publicize negativity towards the coaches and the football program. Find a positive outlet and solution that doesn’t involving posting on social media!
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