recruit – v. to contact people and get them to join a company, an organization or the armed forces

offseason – n. a period between seasons, when no games are played

talent – n. a special skill or ability

viable – adj. able to succeed

cool – adj. very appealing in a way that is generally approved of especially by young people

starstruck – adj. feeling or showing great interest in famous people

junkie – n. a person who gets an unusual amount of pleasure from watching or doing something

most valuable player– n. the most important and successful player on a team or in a game