Recruiting
The Top Gun Recruiting Advantage
College Recruiting at Top Gun Midwest
Helping our players find the right-fit college—athletically, academically, and spiritually—is at the heart of Top Gun Midwest. The recruiting journey is clearer (and far less stressful) when you have a plan, honest feedback, and trusted advocates speaking on your behalf. That’s what our staff provides.
Meet Our Recruiting Directors
Matt Kimsey — Co-Owner, Top Gun Lacrosse; Director of Lacrosse, Just Play Sports Solutions
Matt works hand-in-hand with 150+ college coaches nationwide through his leadership role at Just Play. He understands exactly how staffs evaluate prospects, what film and data actually matter, and how to position your son for meaningful conversations. Matt’s network spans DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and JUCO, giving our athletes real access—not mass emails.
Andrew Briones — Head Coach, William Jewell College (NCAA DII)
A current NCAA Division II head coach, Andrew brings an on-the-field coach’s lens to recruiting. He began his career as a Graduate Assistant at Lincoln Memorial (NCAA DII, 2021–2023) and is a 2021 graduate of Newberry College (NCAA DII). Andrew helps families see recruiting from the college side: roster building, positional needs, and the intangibles coaches value on visit days and in the locker room.
Our Approach
Player-First Fit: We match goals, academics, and budget with the correct level and program culture.
Clarity Over Noise: No pressure to “chase exposure.” We focus on targeted events and curated outreach.
Honest Evaluation: Position-specific feedback and development plans tied to your timeline.
Coach Access: Warm introductions and credible endorsements through our directors’ networks.
Family Education: Timelines, NCAA/NAIA rules, financial aid basics, and visit/communication prep.
Recruiting Services
Our mission: match each athlete with the right-fit program by combining honest evaluation, targeted exposure, and real coach access—without the noise.
Eligibility Requirement: To qualify, players must participate in at least 2 Top Gun Midwest events in Summer and 2 events in Fall (minimum two each season).
What’s Included
Targeted Exposure
Placement at national recruiting tournaments with film capture priorities.
Invitations to vetted Prospect Camps & Exclusive Showcases (coach-attended, position-relevant).
Mentorship & Planning
1:1 mentorship through the entire process (timeline, communications, visits).
Guided use of our Recruiting Guide (checklists, email scripts, campus-visit prep).
Quarterly goal-setting and progress reviews.
Tools & Profiles
ConnectLax access for profile, school search, and coach messaging.
Highlight film blueprint (clips to pull, order, length) + feedback on two edits per year.
Coach Advocacy
Warm introductions and credible endorsements from our staff to college coaches.
Strategic outreach aligned to roster needs (DI/DII/DIII/NAIA/JUCO).
National Team Pathways
Consideration for national teams to elevate exposure.
Network Effects
Alumni & coach network for panels, campus intel, and summer work opportunities.
Proven Sucess.
When it comes to getting players into the college of their choice, Midwest Top Gun track record is second to none in our region.
Wednesday, January 8th Pembroke Hill Auditorium 6:30pm - 7:30pm