Recruiting Services FAQ: How Fast Track Recruiting Works

Fast Track Recruiting is a college recruiting consultation service for track and field athletes targeting highly selective colleges. Founded by former Columbia University Head Coach Willy Wood, the company provides expert guidance through the recruiting process.

Fast Track Recruiting works with high school and college track & field athletes who want guidance in navigating recruiting, academic standards, coach communication, and roster limits.

Willy Wood is the CEO & Founder of Fast Track Recruiting. He spent 20 years as the Head Coach at Columbia University and nearly 30 years as an NCAA Division I coach. His expertise in recruiting and athlete development forms the foundation of Fast Track Recruiting’s approach.

With decades of inside experience in college recruiting, we know what it takes for athletes to stand out. We help families avoid common mistakes, maximize opportunities, and increase their chances of gaining admission to top colleges.

We work primarily with high school track and field athletes who aspire to compete at NCAA Division I, Ivy League, and highly selective Division III programs.

Yes. Though the majority of my coaching career was at Columbia University, I also worked at the University of Kansas, Georgia, Bradley, UNC-Asheville and Miami (OH). My contacts reach far beyond the Ivy League. We currently have student-athletes running at Arizona State, BU, Elon, Florida, Florida State, Miami FL, Navy, North Carolina State, Pitt, Vanderbilt, William & Mary, Xavier among many others

Yes. Track and Field is different than all other sports as there is a lot of cross-division competition. As a result my teams have competed against most of the top non-Division One schools in the country. Our contacts extend well beyond NCAA I. We currently have kids running at Amherst, Bowdoin, Chicago, Johns Hopkins, Middlebury, Pomona, Wash U, and Williams.

NCSA is the corporate giant of college athletics recruiting. They are a massive web-based platform with thousands of subscribers. We are a small boutique service. We only work with Track & Field / Cross Country athletes and are the opposite of web-based. We do not create a profile and wait for coaches to find you. You will work hand-in-hand with us to create a plan of action that proactively targets the schools on your wish list. We go to them, directly!

In fact many of our subscribers utilize our boutique services with their web-based platform.

No. Although the vast majority of our subscribers do, we do offer various payment options and are willing to work with you to make it financially feasible for your family.

The prices on our website give you a general idea of expected costs. Each package differs based on your individualized needs and where you are in the process.

Yes. We pride ourselves on offering a personalized approach that differs from the larger agencies. I speak directly with all of our clients. You will have direct access to me and will be encouraged to reach out as needed.

The goal of our partnerships is ensure the best possible outcome. Our level of communication will be driven by that premise. The frequency of communications depends on your specific needs. It will range from everyday for a Senior in the midst of making a decision to perhaps once a month for an 8th grader just beginning the process. There are no structurally imposed limits. We speak as needed.

Times certainly can speak for themselves, without a doubt. However, that is not always the case and unless you are among the very top runners in the country your performances may be overlooked. Remember, we are not simply a web-based platform - we seek to help you find your best fit as opposed to simply getting noticed by random schools. We create your story, tell your story and make connections with the right coaches. Times often do not tell the full story – where they stop we begin.

We help your family navigate the recruiting process. How we do so varies greatly from family to family. Each situation is different so we address so in a different manner. Our primary goal is to provide clarity throughout this process and help you achieve the best possible outcome. For most, we help identify viable options based on your personal preferences, athletic ability and academic achievement. We help with each correspondence to ensure optimal messaging and provide an insider’s perspective when a final decision is being made.

Yes, we offered customized packages tailored to meet yout needs. We have numerous clients who have pieced together the services they require.

Services include personalized recruiting strategies, academic positioning, communication coaching, evaluation of athletic performance, and support in targeting the right programs.

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