Ask Coach Taylor: I don’t like my school options what should I do?
February 17th, 2010 - byCoach Taylor – I don’t like the schools I’m hearing from. They are mostly Division III schools and can’t offer athletic scholarships. Are their any other options left?
There are two parts of your question I would like to address. The first is the misconception that no money is available at the Division III level. Division III schools offer some of the very best athletic and academic opportunities in the entire NCAA. Its not uncommon to see athletes turn down Division I schools to play at Division III schools. While it is true that they can’t offer athletic scholarships there is a great deal of grant money available. Athletes that are being recruited by these schools often have the inside track because the coaching staffs and admissions office work hard to get the athletes the most aid dollars available.
That said, there are still other options out there. If you are a senior the Division I schools have already identified 99% of the recruits they will offer scholarships to, but the other levels are still actively recruiting players. However, most of those schools have already identified the student-athletes on their recruiting board. If you want to sneak into the picture you will need to play catch up and actively seek out schools where you may fit.
Send your recruiting questions to askcoachtaylor@ncsasports.org
If you would like to speak with a NCSA Recruiting Coordinator about your personal recruiting situation, call 866-579-6272.
