Titans Welcome High School Coaches & College Recruiters For Annual Recruitment Fair

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The Tennessee Titans and the Tennessee Football Coaches Association recently hosted their annual High School Recruiting Fair at Nissan Stadium. Over the past seven years, many high school students have been given the opportunity to play football at a collegiate level. 

This year’s event welcomed more than 140 Tennessee high schools, as well as participants from 55 NCAA/NAIA colleges and universities across 17 states.  

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The recruiting fair aims to provide additional exposure for high school student-athletes across the state, increasing their chances to play football at the collegiate level. Bringing these groups together allows colleges and universities with limited recruiting budgets to better evaluate the talent the state of Tennessee has to offer.

“Participating in collegiate athletics and while pursuing a college degree, opens doors of opportunity for young people in Tennessee. There is tremendous value in connecting our high school coaches with college coaches from around the country looking for the best talent on the field and in the classroom,” says Josh Corey, Titans Senior Director of Marketing & Social Responsibility. “In our seventh year, we continue to see amazing success stories of opportunity through the relationships being cultivated during today’s event.”

High school coaches in attendance had the opportunity to speak with recruiters one-on-one, while displaying game film and evaluating bios, transcripts and test scores for all prospective recruits. High school coaches must be a member of the Tennessee Football Coaches Association to participate. 

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“One of the most rewarding parts of my job is watching student athletes succeed at the high school level and advance to pursue a college education while playing the sport they love,” says Coach Matt Bates, Tennessee Football Coaches Association President, and Assistant Head Football Coach/Head Wrestling Coach at Hardin Valley Academy. “Partnering with the Titans on this fair gives us an opportunity to connect coaches from across the country with superior talent they otherwise may not encounter – opening doors for both players and schools.” 

The High School Football Recruiting Fair is one of many events and programs under the Tennessee Titans Football Development Initiative, which is committed to addressing the needs of youth and high school football organizations across Tennessee, southern Kentucky and northern Alabama.

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