The Tribune

INTERNATIONAL Elite Sports Academy looks to extend its reach into the academic recruitment field to facilitate the development of prospective student-athletes.

I-Elite directors Geron Sands and Albert Cartwright have partnered with Certified Athletic and Academic College Recruiter Kim Sweeting to form I-Recruit.

I-Recruit will host an informational “Parent Night” at Evangelistic Temple 6:30pm November 30 to discuss relevant issues with prospective student-athletes and parents.

While the group has consistently guided their I-Elite athletes to minor league contracts in recent years, they came to see the need for athletes to have the opportunity to also be able to attend the college or universities of their choice.

I Recruit has reportedly partnered with several institutions in the United States and has a network of over 1,300 colleges and universities.

“We use these relationships to personally communicate with the college coaches and get our I-Elite prospects identified and actively recruited. We know what college coaches are specifically looking for in upcoming recruiting classes,” according to a press release.

“This knowledge allows us to put our prospects in front of colleges that are realistic for each prospect. We are hands on. We are at events and our careers are based on the trust and relationships that we have developed with college and universities while being completely honest with everyone involved in the process.”

Warren Saunders was the latest I-Elite product to sign a minor league contract when he signed with the New York Mets in August.

“With our unique, hands-on process, we recruit and guide athletes, students, and their families through each step of the process while maximising their exposure to colleges, making the process simple and helping our Bahamian athletes and students get the best opportunity in their education and sport.”