PROACTIVE ATHLETES™

Connect Your Gmail

Send recruiting emails directly from your own address.

6 Years. Thousands of Athletes.

Proactive Athletes has been helping high school athletes get recruited since 2019. This platform was built specifically to give athletes the tools that used to cost thousands of dollars through recruiting agencies — for free. Connecting your Gmail is how you send emails directly to coaches from your own address, so they see <em>you</em>, not a platform.

Verified as of April 9, 2026

What we request access to

Permission to send emails on your behalf — nothing else.
Your Gmail address, so coaches see who the email is from.
We never access
Your inbox or any received emails
Your contacts or address book
Your Google Drive, Calendar, or any other Google service
Any emails you did not initiate through this platform
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Secured by Google OAuth 2.0

Important: Read before connecting

Google's new verification process requires us to show you a few screens before you connect your Gmail. This is normal. Follow the steps below to ensure a smooth connection.

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Step 1: Click "Connect Gmail Account"

You'll be redirected to Google to sign in. Click the button below to start.

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Step 2: Choose your Google Account

Select the Gmail account you want to connect. This is the email address coaches will see.

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Step 3: Grant Permissions

Google will ask for permission to "Send emails on your behalf". This is the ONLY permission we need. Make sure this box is checked.

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Step 4: Review and Confirm

Review the permissions and click "Continue" to finish.

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Google Advanced Protection Program

If you use Google's Advanced Protection Program, you may need to take additional steps to connect your Gmail account.

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