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Committed to helping lacrosse players realize, develop, and achieve their recruiting goals.

About Us

Jeff Shirk, a former college lacrosse coach, established Shirk Athletic Advising to help high school student-athletes and their families navigate the college recruiting process. Drawing from 21 years of recruiting experience from the college coach's perspective, he provides essential guidance and resources, simplifying what can easily feel like an overwhelming process.

Jeff Shirk coaching lacrosse in college

Services Offered

One-on-One Recruit Advising

Our One-on-One Recruit Advising service provides personalized support to recruits and their families as they navigate the complex college recruiting process. This tailored approach ensures that each athlete receives individualized attention, with strategies and advice specifically crafted to match their unique goals, strengths, and preferences. With our personalized advising, recruits and their families gain the confidence and clarity needed to maximize their recruiting efforts and make well-informed decisions.

Recruiting Workshops

Our Recruiting Workshops are perfect for travel teams and high school programs looking to equip their athletes and families with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully navigate the college recruiting process. These interactive sessions cover a range of essential topics, including understanding the recruiting timeline, creating impactful highlight reels, effectively communicating with college coaches, and navigating the complexities of NCAA rules and eligibility. Our expert advisors provide practical tips and actionable insights, ensuring that every athlete gains a clearer path to achieving their collegiate athletic goals. Let us take the time-consuming process of recruiting guidance off your plate so you can focus more on developing your team and players.

Recruiting Presentations

Our dynamic Recruiting Presentations are ideal for recruiting events, camps, and leagues. These engaging presentations provide athletes, coaches, and parents with valuable insights into the college recruiting process, covering key topics such as crafting standout profiles, understanding the recruiting timeline, and mastering communication with college coaches. Delivered by experienced advisors, these presentations are designed to educate and inspire, offering practical guidance that simplifies the recruiting journey, making it more manageable to navigate. Whether you’re hosting a large camp or a league-wide event, our presentations will equip your audience with the knowledge and strategies needed to confidently navigate the recruiting landscape.

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Testimonials

"Coach Shirk really knows the recruiting process. His advice and experience from a college coach's perspective have been really helpful in figuring out how to handle my recruiting efforts."

- Kyle (2024 Recruit)

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Jeff Shirk playing in the 1997 national championship game for the University of Maryland
Jeff Shirk coaching college lacrosse
Jeff Shirk named 2014 Division 3 College Lacrosse Coach of the Year
Jeff Shirk being inducted into the New Jersey Chapter of the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Jeff Shirk celebrating a NCAA tournament win while coaching lacrosse at Washington College
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