Recruiting

No two athletes or playing careers are the same. When considering what athletic path to take, it's important to understand ins and outs and the pros and cons of getting involved in the recruiting process.

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NCSA-Quiet vs. Dead Period: What's the difference?

Quiet vs. Dead Period: What's the difference? 

June 02, 2020

The NCAA Division 1 Committee extended its suspension of in-person recruiting through July 31, while Division 2 programs are observing a quiet period from June 1-30. 
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What Does It Mean When a College Coach Asks for Your Transcripts? 

May 10, 2018

Athletes' grades have a huge impact on their recruiting 
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What Do Camp Invites From College Coaches Really Mean? 

July 11, 2019
NCAA Bans in-person Recruiting till April 11th
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NCAA Bans in-person Recruiting till April 11th 

March 30, 2020

In-person recruiting is banned by the NCAA. 
NCSA Top 5 Recruiting Questions
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Top 5 Questions Our Recruiting Coaches Receive From Families 

January 06, 2020

Here are 5 questions of the most common questions student-athletes ask about the recruiting process. 
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Best Softball Colleges 

November 06, 2019

NCSA Power Rankings help student-athletes find the right college fit athletically, academically, socially and financially. 
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How to Get Coaches to View Your Highlight Film  

June 15, 2018

For most sports video is the best way to get evaluated 
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Recruiting and Recovery After an Injury 

September 12, 2018

Injured or not, grades are still the most important thing 
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The Five Most Common College Walk-On Questions  

July 10, 2018

Being a college walk-on simply means you are on the college team and receive no form of athletic financial aid 
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The Role of the College Coach in the Admission Process 

September 05, 2019
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Complete List of 2019 College Football Camps 

April 18, 2019

Arkansas Baseball Coach Talks Recruiting 

March 08, 2018
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How Parents Can Best Help with Recruiting  

May 22, 2018

Many parents find it hard to sit on the sidelines and give responsibility to their children 
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What Are the 4 New Division 1 Recruiting Rules?  

May 30, 2019
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What Does Coronavirus Mean for My Recruiting? 

March 22, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is something that is far bigger than sports and we hope you and your family are healthy and safe. 
Coaches Avoid Recruiting Players That Let Parents Speak For Them
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Coaches Avoid Recruiting Players That Let Parents Speak For Them 

August 25, 2017

Stanford Women’ golf coach Anne Walker on how important it is for recruits to speak for themselves when meeting college coaches. 
NCSA Tips for Visit College Campuses Virtually

Tips for Visit College Campuses Virtually 

April 21, 2020

Rather than being discouraged by the college recruiting process due to the coronavirus, student-athletes are adapting and findings ways to replace in-person recruiting with virtual experiences. 
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