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3% Make It to the
Next Level
The 3% Pathway

YOUR PATH
TO THE NEXT
LEVEL

Personalized recruiting guidance for student-athletes who deserve more than a mass email — built by players who lived it.

NCAA D1 · D2 · D3
NAIA
JUCO
NCCAA
USCAA
Honest Evaluation
Fit-Based Strategy
Hands-On Mentorship
PR & Media Training
NCAA D1 · D2 · D3
NAIA
JUCO
NCCAA
USCAA
Honest Evaluation
Fit-Based Strategy
Hands-On Mentorship
PR & Media Training

THE SYSTEM
IS BROKEN

Most recruiting services are quantity-driven machines that don't take time to understand your player's skill level, GPA, play style, or fit. College coaches get buried in mass emails with no real intention behind them.

We answer the questions parents and players have — and the ones they don't know to ask.

Mass emails to coaches regardless of skill level, GPA, or program fit

Services checking boxes instead of building genuine relationships

No honest evaluation — just false hope and empty promises

Under-recruited players and smaller markets left behind entirely

Our Difference

We are the big brother or big sister you wish you had in the process. Former players who lived it — providing honest evaluations, strategic guidance, and genuine mentorship every step of the way.

HOW IT WORKS

01
Intake & Evaluation

Film review, GPA assessment, location interests, and play style analysis. We evaluate where you can realistically thrive — not where you think you should be.

02
Strategy Session

A first meeting with athlete and parent. Honest evaluation, realistic pathways, clear expectations, and an assigned consultant — you leave with a real action plan.

03
Active Exposure

Film distributed to targeted coaches that match your evaluation. Personalized outreach — not mass blasts. Social media strategy and direct network introductions.

04
Ongoing Support

Weekly check-ins, monthly progress reviews, academic tracking, and communication coaching. We stay in the fight with you from intake to commitment.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

Both packages include an honest evaluation, assigned consultant, and mentorship from former players who know the process from the inside.

Tier 1
Courtside Pro
Best for freshmen through juniors building their foundation and families who want direction without a full exposure push.
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  • Personalized recruiting game plan
  • Honest player evaluation & positioning
  • Assigned consultant + weekly check-ins
  • Film distributed to targeted coaches
  • Film distributed directly to college coaches
  • Access to PR seminars
  • Social media strategy for exposure
  • Coach outreach templates & guidance
  • Recruiting timeline by class year
  • Group advisory sessions w/ former D1 players
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ATHLETES &
FAMILIES SPEAK

"

Courtside Connections didn't just find me schools — they found me the right school. They were honest with me from day one, and that honesty is what got me to the next level.

Marcus T.
Guard · Committed D2 — Class of 2024
"

As a parent I was completely lost in this process. The team walked us through every step, answered every question, and made sure my son had a real plan. Worth every dollar.

Denise W.
Parent of Elite Member
"

I came in thinking I was a D1 player. They showed me where I really fit and helped me land at a school where I actually start and thrive. Best decision I ever made.

Jaylen R.
Forward · NAIA Commit — Class of 2025

Testimonials are representative examples. Real client stories will be featured as the program grows.

BUILT BY PLAYERS,
FOR PLAYERS

Every member of our team has been through the recruiting process. We are not a faceless platform — we are the people in your corner.

KH
Khyle
Chief Recruiting Officer & Co-Founder

Leads recruiting strategy, athlete placement, college coach relationships, and 3rd-party recruiter partnerships.

JU
Justin
Chief Recruiting Officer & Co-Founder

Co-leads company direction, partnerships, and recruiting oversight. Sets the vision and approves all program decisions.

SP
Spencer
Director of Operations & Co-Founder

Manages athlete data, tracking systems, and performance metrics. Ensures no athlete falls through the cracks.

CT
Cortney
Director of PR & Athlete Media

Former D1 player delivering weekly PR seminars, NIL education, personal branding, and 1-on-1 sessions for Elite members.

CG
Craig
Regional Director

Director of family relations. Identifies under-the-radar talent and builds relationships with local school programs and coaches.

JR
Jerome
Regional Director

Regional recruiting consultant identifying talent and building relationships with HS and AAU programs in his area.

AY
Aysia
Chief Finance Officer

Oversees all financial operations, revenue management, and ensures the business runs efficiently so the team can focus on serving athletes and families.

TR
Taeron
Regional Director

Regional recruiting consultant identifying talent and building relationships with HS and AAU programs in his area.

THE COURTSIDE
DIFFERENCE

  • Fit-First Evaluation

    We let film, GPA, and goals tell us where a player belongs — not where they think they should be. Honest evaluations build real futures.

  • Hybrid Recruiting Network

    Internal advisors combined with 3rd-party recruiters to expand athlete reach far beyond our personal connections.

  • PR & NIL Preparation

    Athletes learn to represent themselves professionally through media training, social branding, and interview coaching — skills that last beyond basketball.

  • Full Transparency

    Every athlete's progress is tracked — coach contacts, film views, offer status. You always know where you stand and what's next.

We are committed to developing accountable, resilient young men and women while helping families understand every viable pathway within the game — on and off the court.

Courtside Connections Mission

WHAT WE GUARANTEE

We do not guarantee offers or scholarships — but we do guarantee consistent communication, education, structure, and strategic guidance. We will put more coaches' eyes on your athlete than were there before.

Start With a Free Evaluation
6College Pathways
We Navigate
Weekly Check-ins
(Elite Members)
100%Hands-On
Guidance
0Mass Emails
Sent

BOOK A FREE CALL

No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a real conversation about your athlete's situation, goals, and where the 3% Pathway can take them.

  • 30-minute call with a recruiting advisor
  • Honest feedback on your athlete's current level
  • Overview of realistic college pathways
  • Answers to every question you have
  • No obligation to sign up
Pick a Time That Works

Choose a 30-minute slot and we'll confirm shortly. Athlete and parent/guardian are both encouraged to join.

Open Scheduling Calendar

READY TO
FIND YOUR FIT?

Start with a free evaluation. No pressure, no hype — just honest answers about where your athlete can thrive on and off the court.

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2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Select package
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Our team will review your submission and reach out within 48 hours.

Evaluation Request Sent

We've received your submission and will be in touch within 48 hours. Talk soon.

QUESTIONS
ANSWERED

Most services send mass emails to hundreds of coaches and call it recruiting. We do the opposite — we evaluate your athlete first, identify programs that are a genuine fit, and make targeted, personal outreach. We also provide mentorship, PR training, and consistent check-ins. We are smaller by design because that is what actually gets results.
No — and any service that guarantees an offer is not being honest with you. What we guarantee is consistent communication, strategic guidance, and real exposure to coaches who match your evaluation. Results depend on the athlete's development and fit, but we work hard to put more coaches' eyes on your player than were there before.
Recruiting timelines vary significantly. If the program ends without a commitment, we provide a full debrief — what happened, what we'd do differently, and what next steps look like including student assistant and manager opportunities, JUCO pathways, and walk-on options. We don't disappear when things get hard.
We work across all levels — NCAA D1, D2, and D3, NAIA, JUCO (D1, D2, D3), NCCAA, and USCAA. We also help athletes find preferred walk-on and student assistant opportunities. Our specialty is our deep root connections with all levels of college basketball and the hands-on relationships we've built.
As early as 7th grade. The earlier we start, the more runway we have to build relationships and put your athlete in front of the right coaches. We have helped athletes at every stage — middle school through senior year. It is never too early to start building your pathway.