Here is a diet/lifestyle plan I followed in college. I hate the terminology 'cutting weight'. It's sounds not fun. Dieting and feeling great sounds much better!
There's so many different ways to lift weights. The key to getting stronger is consistency and diet! Here's a 6 week off-season lifting program I followed in my competitive years. Get ready to hurt!
Here's a basic outline on how to score your lifestyle. I only picked a couple categories. You can add categories like homework, sleep, faith, practice, etc. This is a good visual to keep track of your daily living.
The recruiting process can be tough. I didn't have a clue as an 18 year old and wish there was trustworthy advice available from someone knowledgeable. Well, it's your lucky day!