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Coach Taylor – With NAIA schools able to offer both athletic and academic scholarships, what is the benefit of attending/signing with a DIII school?

Recruits should be less focused on division level and more focused on finding the right fit.  There are wonderful athletic and academic institutions at every division level and each recruit has specific preferences that will dictate where the right fit might be.

The reality is that many DIII schools can put financial aid packages together that are better than any NAIA college or university that does offer athletic and academic scholarships. You should never cross a college off your list just because of a “sticker price.” Allow the coach and college to put together their best package first.

The bottom line is you want as many colleges interested you as possible – this includes DIII, NAIA, and any other levels. This will help with negotiation and leverage down the road. Also, you want to have options as a recruit to make a decision versus have a coach make a decision about you.

Send your recruiting questions to askcoachtaylor@ncsasports.org

You can also get your questions answered directly by contacting an NCSA Recruiting Coordinator HERE.

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