The Fast Pass
Skip the line. Own the spotlight.
The fastest, simplest way to get featured by County Sports. One pro-designed Player Spotlight, published to our statewide audience — on the day you choose, within 7 days of approval.
What Is a Fast Pass?
It's the quickest way to jump the County Sports waitlist and get your athlete featured — without the weeks-long wait everyone else is in.
A County Sports Player Spotlight is a professionally designed feature built around your athlete — their photo, their name, their school, their moment — published to our statewide network of players, parents, coaches, and recruiters.
Demand for spotlights is high, and the general waitlist runs long. The Fast Pass moves you to the front of that line. You pick the exact day it runs, and we publish it within 7 days of approval. It's the entry point to everything County Sports offers — the simplest way to put your athlete in front of the right people, fast.
The Fast Pass at a glance
What's Inside the Fast Pass
Here's exactly what's included — broken down in full so you know precisely what you're getting before you apply.
One Published Player Spotlight
A dedicated, professionally designed spotlight built around your athlete and published to the County Sports audience. This is the same polished, on-brand look you see across our feed — not a plain repost.
- Custom-designed graphic featuring your athlete
- Their name, school, position, and grad year
- Published to our 50K+ statewide following
Line-Skip — Live in 7 Days
This is the heart of the Fast Pass. The general spotlight waitlist runs long, and most submissions wait weeks. With a Fast Pass, your spotlight publishes within 7 days of approval — jumping straight to the front.
- Ahead of the entire general waitlist
- Guaranteed within 7 days of approval
- No waiting weeks for your turn
You Pick the Day It Runs
You choose the exact date your spotlight goes live. Time it to land on game day, a commitment announcement, senior night, a birthday, or any moment that matters — instead of taking whatever slot comes up.
- Choose your own publish date
- Perfect for game days & big moments
- Just submit at least 48 hours ahead
Up to 2 Photos + 1 Video
Send us your best material and we'll build it into the feature. Up to two photos and one highlight clip so the spotlight actually shows your athlete in action — not just a static name and number.
- Up to 2 high-quality photos
- 1 highlight or game-footage video
- Built into your finished spotlight
Exposure to Our College Coach & Recruiter Network
Every County Sports spotlight goes out to an audience that includes college coaches and recruiters who follow North Carolina high school talent. The Fast Pass puts your athlete in front of that network — the people who actually make recruiting decisions — on a stage built to get noticed.
Three Steps to the Spotlight
Free to apply. Think of it like a fast pass at the park — you skip the wait and lock your slot.
Apply Free
Tell us who the athlete is and send your photos and highlight. Every applicant is reviewed to confirm top-athlete status. No payment to apply.
Get Approved
Once you're approved, we send a secure $49 payment link. You're never charged until you're accepted — if we can't feature the athlete, you pay nothing.
Pick Your Day
Choose the exact day your spotlight runs. We publish it within 7 days — ahead of the general waitlist and on your schedule.
See Us In Action
Real spotlights, interviews, and highlight films we've produced for NC athletes. This is the quality your feature is built with.
What You Get. What We Need.
What you'll get
- One dedicated Player Spotlight published to our 50K+ audience
- Priority placement — ahead of the general waitlist, live in 7 days
- You choose the exact day it goes live
- Up to 2 photos and 1 video built into a pro-designed feature
- Exposure to our network of college coaches & recruiters
- Pro-designed content you can reshare on your own channels
What we need from you
- Up to 2 high-quality photos of the athlete
- 1 video highlight or piece of game footage
- Basic stats, position, school, and grad year
- Approval as a top athlete (every applicant is reviewed)
- Submission at least 48 hours before your chosen date
The Fast Pass
One flat price. Free to apply, and you only pay after you're approved.
- 1 published Player Spotlight
- Moved up the line — live in 7 days
- Pick your own publish day
- Up to 2 photos + 1 video
- Exposure to our college coach & recruiter network
- Free to apply — pay only after approval
Upgrade to Spotlight Plus — $99
Everything in the Fast Pass, plus up to 5 photos and 2 videos for a bigger, richer spotlight and more for coaches to see. You'll see every option after you're approved.
Get on Our Radar — Join the Athlete Portal
Create a free athlete profile, get on our radar, and start building your presence with County Sports. You can also request a spotlight for free through the portal — but it runs on the general queue, so the wait can be long. Want yours fast, on your day? Grab a package above.
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Claim Your Fast Pass
Fill this out and we'll review your submission. Approved athletes get a $49 payment link and can lock their date. No cost to apply.
Free to apply • You only pay after approval • Every submission is reviewed for top-athlete status.
Common Questions
Do I pay when I apply?
No. Applying is free. We review every submission first, and only approved athletes receive a $49 payment link. You're never charged before you're accepted.
What exactly does the Fast Pass include?
One published Player Spotlight built around your athlete, moved ahead of the general waitlist and live within 7 days, on a day you choose. It includes up to 2 photos and 1 video, and exposure to our network of college coaches and recruiters — all for a one-time $49.
What does "skip the line" actually mean?
Our general spotlight waitlist runs long, and most submissions wait weeks. The Fast Pass moves you to the front — your spotlight runs within 7 days of approval, and you choose the day.
How is this different from the higher packages?
The Fast Pass is the entry option — one spotlight, the line-skip, and your photos and highlight. Higher tiers add more photos and video, an online interview we produce into a video feature, and at the top, in-person practice and game-day filming. You'll see every option once you're approved.
What if I'm not approved?
If we can't feature the athlete, you pay nothing. There's no charge unless and until you're approved and choose to move forward.
What do I need to submit?
Up to 2 high-quality photos, 1 video highlight or game clip, and basic stats (position, school, grad year). Please submit at least 48 hours before your chosen spotlight date.
Ready to Own the Spotlight?
Apply free today. Approved athletes pick their day and get featured within 7 days — ahead of the line, for a one-time $49.
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