Katy Coyne - University of Redlands
NCSA greatly impacted my recruiting process. They sent my name to hundreds of schools based upon my major and the size and location of the school. Without them, I would have never heard of the University of Redlands where I attend and play basketball. Therefore without the help of NCSA and their contact with the universities, I would not have had the successful recruitment that I did.
When athletes are going through the process of choosing a college I would recommend they take trips, either unofficial or official, to the campus and get a feel for the people and the lifestyle of that school. Make sure the coach is someone you want to play for and that the team is a good fit for you. Choose a college that you would be happy at even if you were unable to play your sport.
Being a college athlete is very demanding and time consuming. Even playing at the Division III level you can expect to be playing or preparing for your sport at least 3 to 4 hours every day.
During the season you have to manage your time and balance between studying and your sport because without good academic standing you will not be able to compete. If you stay on top of your assignments and use good time management skills, it is easy to balance studying and athletics.
Being a biology major and in pre-med, the science courses demanding and tedious. However, by managing my time well and working on assignments early it is feasible to get everything done…and to get A’s!
