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How to find and evaluate recruits on BreakAway

Turn on Recruiting, filter the prospect list, and open an athlete to see stats and verified numbers. Then shortlist and reach out.

Updated · 8 steps

You'll need

  • A computer and a web browser
  • Your program set up as a College in BreakAway
  • Staff access to your program's group
  1. 1.Set up your program

    Web app

    Sign up on the web. When it asks what type of organization this is, pick College.

    Then add your staff, so everyone recruiting can sign in. See how to set up a team for adding staff.

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    Have an invite code?
    1. Personal Info
    2. Organization
    3. Type
    4. Branding
    5. Social Links

    What type of organization is this?

    Pick the option that best describes how you run things. This tailors the rest of your setup.

    Club TeamOne roster, full season.
    High School TeamVarsity, JV, or Freshman.
    LeagueMany teams across a season.
    CollegeNCAA, NAIA, or JUCO programs.
    FederationA governing body for many orgs.
    Tournament OperatorBrackets, pools, and standings.
  2. 2.Turn on Recruiting

    Web app

    In the sidebar, open Prospects under Recruiting. Choose Turn on Recruiting.

    You get three things in one place:

    • Career game stats from every game logged in BreakAway
    • Combine metrics: height, vertical jump, broad jump, max speed and more
    • Your shortlist, always private to you

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  3. 3.Filter the prospect list

    Web app

    Narrow the list with the filter bar:

    • Gender and Position
    • Graduation Year
    • Minimum GPA
    • Min age and Max age
    • Has stats and Has data for combine metrics
    • Verified only for measurements

    Search by name at the top. Clear filters starts over.

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    The filter bar, up close. Verified only keeps just the numbers BreakAway measured.
  4. 4.Pick columns and sort

    Web app

    Choose Columns to show what matters to you, like Max speed, 5-10-5, Vertical jump or 40-yard dash.

    Click any column header to sort.

    Tip: Choose Save column selection default so the list opens your way every time.

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    The BreakAway chevron beside a value marks a verified measurement.
  5. 5.Open an athlete

    Web app

    Click a name. At the top you'll see Class of, From, GPA, Test scores and Games.

    Under Career stats, switch between Offense, Defense and Passing. Open a season to see every game.

    Tip: GPA and test scores are self-reported by the athlete or a guardian.

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  6. 6.Compare combine numbers

    Web app

    Under Combine measurements, click a tile to plot it.

    • Distribution: one metric shows where an athlete sits in the field
    • Scatter: two metrics plots two at once

    Use Compare against to switch between All athletes and Shortlisted only. Verified only keeps it to BreakAway-measured results.

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  7. 7.Build your shortlist

    Web app

    Click the star to Shortlist athlete. Your shortlist is private to you.

    Filter by Shortlisted to see only them.

    Tip: Turning Recruiting off deletes your shortlist.

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  8. 8.Reach out

    Web app

    There's no messaging inside BreakAway. You copy contact details and reach out yourself.

    • One athlete: On their page, copy the Athlete or Parent/guardian email or phone.
    • Many athletes: Choose Export CSV on Prospects. It includes athlete and guardian email and phone.

    Tip: For an athlete under 18 with no reachable guardian, the guardian row reads No contact info.

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    Contact tiles copy an email or phone number. A minor with no reachable guardian shows No contact info.

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Who shows up on your list

Every athlete on your Prospects list chose to share with your program, or with every program. They're all 13 or older.

Each one comes with:

  • Career game stats from every game statted on BreakAway
  • Combine numbers, with verified results marked
  • Their teams, events and contact details

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Recruiting questions, answered.

Athletes 13 and older who chose to share with your program or with every program, with a birth date on file.

Recruit on verified numbers.

Turn on Recruiting and see every athlete who chose to share with you.