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About

We started HighPointe Sports out of a passion for helping kids achieve their dreams of playing sports in college.  Specifically, we set out to help those high school athletes that really had no idea they could play in college.  All most student-athletes know is what they see on television, but there is a place for everyone.  We pride ourselves in finding talent, introducing them to opportunities they didn't know existed, getting them a strong education, and setting them up for future success.  We know that for the most part, the recruiting process is broken.  You can't just set up a profile and HOPE coaches will see it, you need a true partner in the process that knows the collegiate landscape, learns your specific needs and wants, and will take the time to guide you through the entire process to signing day.

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how we help

If you want to play sports in college, you can.  There is a place for everyone.  We serve every student-athlete, wherever they want to play.  We have relationships at every level (NCAA Divisions 1, 2, and 3, NAIA, and even NJCAA).  Most student-athletes aren't aware of anything beyond Division 1, which is where our deep knowledge of each division will help, as well as knowing their recruiting rules, scholarship offerings and types of student-athletes they look for.  We will find the right place for you to thrive at the next level, and prepare you for life after high school.

how we differ

  • Our process is fully personalized.  We won't be sending out mass emails, instead helping each player find the perfect situation for their needs

  • Our support doesn't stop once you've signed. WE continue to check in throughout college to make sure expectations are met.

  • We have close relationships with many colleges and universities, so we will get you in with the decision makers.

  • We help create exposure for you and open your eyes to many opportunities you didn't know existed.

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meet our founder

Dan Buffkin

Dan has run a recruiting firm since 2006, focused in the tech industry.  His passion for sports started at an early age, growing up playing youth baseball, football, and basketball, and golf.  Hid passion extended off the field, with dreams of being a sportscaster.  All of those dreams became reality while in college, working for a cable sports station, graduating, and going to work as a Sports Director at an NBC affiliate.  In addition to presenting the sports on the nightly newscast, he did color commentary for regional college football, an FBS National Championship, and US downhill skiing championships.  Once out of the media game, he found a passion for coaching youth soccer, and began to help other parents figure out opportunities for their kids to play at the next level.  Couple that with his recruiting experience, why not make a business out of it.  Thus, we have HighPointe Sports.  For fun he still does all the PA work for his local high school, calling football games on Friday night, and basketball in the winter.

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