1. National Recruiting Expert to Address Parents and Athletes at
Lincoln High School
WHAT: Student-athletes at Lincoln High School and their parents will get a strong dose of
reality about the world of college recruiting from national keynote speaker Jack Renkens.
In an eye-opening presentation, Renkens will share with the audience the lessons he’s
learned during many years as a high school and college coach, athletic director and
parent of a high school athlete. He founded Recruiting Realities for the express purpose
of debunking the myths and presenting the facts about athletic recruiting for studentathletes, their families, coaches and school counselors.
WHO: Jack’s highly sought after program has been featured at thousands of schools
across the United States, on numerous television programs and at sports camps from
coast to coast. In addition, he is a weekly contributor to several major newspapers and
magazines. His message about collegiate athletic recruiting is simple: “It’s a game …
Know the rules.”
www.recruitingrealities.com
WHY: High School student-athletes serious about continuing to play sports in college can
never start too early, nor get too much help. However, most students don’t know the
recruiting game, NCAA rules or how to get matched with the best college for them. Jack
will clarify recruiting myths and provide tips to parents and students serious about taking
their high school athletics to the next level.
WHERE/WHEN:
Lincoln High School East Gymnasium
7425 Willis Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m.
INTERVIEW
OPPORTUNITIES: Recruiting Expert, Jack Renkens (608) 239-3160 or (800) 242-0165
Chris Westfall, Athletic Director (734)657-8480
VISUALS:
 Jack Renkens presenting to coaches, student-athletes and parents.
 Student athletes interacting with Jack Renkens and asking questions
about the recruiting process.