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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Next College Student Athlete | What Parents Should and Shouldn’t Do in the College Recruiting Process

What Parents Should and Shouldn’t Do in the College Recruiting Process 

May 24, 2020

It’s important for parents to be involved in their student-athlete’s college recruiting process, but it’s also important for parents to understand the line between being supportive and being an overbearing advocate for their child. 
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Six Tips to Boost Your Volleyball Recruiting Success 

February 14, 2019
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Will Eligibility Relief Impact Athletic Scholarships? 

May 05, 2020

On March 30, the NCAA Division 1 Council voted to grant spring sport athletes an additional year of eligibility. Some details to note about this decision are: 
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Parents, Take Notice: College Coaches Are Watching You! 

May 07, 2018
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Is Division I Really the Best?  

August 16, 2018

You can find more competitive opportunities and scholarships outside of Division I 
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Four Ways to Tell If a Coach Is Recruiting You 

April 26, 2018

Student-athletes commonly question if a coach is really that interested in them 
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The Role of the College Coach in the Admission Process 

September 05, 2019
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Best Swimming Colleges 

November 21, 2019

Many high school swimmers have dreams of competing in the Olympics, while others simply want to compete collegiately. 
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Multisport or Specialization: Which Is Best? 

August 07, 2018

Playing multiple sports gives athletes time to heal and develop different muscle groups 
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The Best Times to Send Coaches Video 

September 10, 2018

Most coaches discover recruits because the student-athlete proactively reached out to them — not the other way around 
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I Lost My Starting Spot — Can I Still Get Recruited? 

March 29, 2019
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Best Basketball Colleges 

October 30, 2019

NCSA Power Rankings helps student-athletes identify the right fit athletically, academically, socially and financially. 
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How to Find the Best NCAA Division Level for You 

June 18, 2018
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Questions to Ask High School and Club Coaches 

January 15, 2019

Finding the best school or club often means doing a little homework 
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Complete List of 2019 College Football Camps 

April 18, 2019
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Four Things College Coaches Look for on Campus Visits  

December 13, 2018

Before visiting any college make sure your family is on the same page 
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Recruiting Questions for Soccer Players 

July 12, 2019

Get answers to all the recruiting questions you were afraid to ask 
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