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College recruiting

The college planning process is difficult in itself. Take into consideration your son or daughter being a student-athlete and suddenly the process becomes much more complicated and complex. For many families, the entire recruiting process is overwhelming and frustrating because families may not understand what is involved in college recruiting.

ONLY about 25% of ALL colleges that compete in the NCAA are Division I. If you are only looking at Division I, you may be eliminating nearly 75% of ANY potential scholarship and/or playing opportunities.

recruiting misconceptions

If you are good enough, college coaches will find out about you.
Your high school or club coach has connections and will get you recruited.
If you are good enough, college coaches will find out about you.
You have plenty of time to get recruited.
You will be attending a college camp, exposure or showcase tournament and will get noticed by college coaches.

NCAA Recruiting Rules

If you are an NCAA Division I or Division II "prospective student-athlete (PSA)," below are dates that you need to become familiar with. Also included are NCAA Division III and NAIA recruiting rules.

NCAA, all sports (except Men’s Basketball); September 1st of the junior year in high school, correspondence begins per the NCAA bylaws.
NCAA, Division I, Men’s Basketball; College coaches may telephone a prospect ONE time per month starting June 15th before the junior year through July 31 after the junior year. NCAA rules change starting August 1st after the junior year.
NCAA, Division I, Football: College coaches may telephone a prospect ONE time between April 15th and May 31st, and then not again until September 1st of the senior year of high school.
NCAA, Division I, Women’s Basketball: College coaches may telephone a prospect ONE time during April, May and June1-20 of the junior year. NCAA rules change starting June 21st after the junior year.
NCAA, Division I, all sports (except football and basketball,): College coaches may telephone a prospect once per week starting July 1st after the completion of the junior year.
NCAA, Division II, all sports, (except football and basketball,): College coaches may telephone a prospect ONE time per week starting June 15th after the junior year.
NCAA, Division III, all sports: no limitations on phone calls
NAIA, all sports: NAIA rules are less restrictive than NCAA rules.

NCAA & NAIA

The NCAA
The NCAA is comprised of three division or competition levels, consisting of about 1000 colleges. The division is a function of the level of competition.

The NCAA, Division I
Offers athletic scholarships, and is the most competitive level in college.

The NCAA, Division II
Offers athletic scholarships, and is less competitive than Division I, although very competitive.

The NCAA. Division III
No athletic scholarships, although scholarships are offered based on merit or academics.

The NAIA
The NAIA is comprised of about 300 member schools that are smaller, religious affiliated with excellent educational opportunities. 90% of all NAIA colleges offer athletic scholarships.