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Recruiting Tip

College field hockey recruiting for high school athletes is feared by some because it presents uncharted territory. If you play field hockey and are ready to step up your game, the long list of college choices can be too much to handle. The more you can find out about field hockey recruiting, the merrier! At the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA), one of our goals is to answer your questions about the college field hockey recruiting process and get you in touch with the right people. Knowledge of the college field hockey recruiting process and how to maximize scholarship opportunities is crucial for any high school athlete. 

"NCSA helped me to be recognized for all the accomplishments I have made in such a short time and resulted in many opportunities I would otherwise not be aware of."

- 2011 Field Hockey Commit to Skidmore College


If you're a field hockey coach in charge of field hockey recruiting, we have thousands of field hockey recruiting profiles waiting just for you, along with athlete profiles from 15 other high school sports. Our Recruit-Match Database streamlines the process of helping coaches discover field hockey players. 

 

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Recruiting Tip of the Day

Once the student-athlete has introduced herself to the college coach—either by responding to a questionnaire or by sending an introductory letter—-she should begin phoning the coaches to build relationships and ask questions that allow her to determine whether the program is a good match. She should also be prepared to answer specific questions the coach Read More »

Dear Coach Taylor-What should I be doing this summer to help my recruiting?

Dear Coach Taylor, What should I be doing this summer to help my recruiting?     Read More »

Dear Coach Taylor, I have set up a few unofficial visits for the coming months, can I be recruited on these trips?

Dear Coach Taylor, I have set up a few unofficial visits for the coming months, can I be recruited on these trips?     Read More »

Do I really need a highlight tape to be recruited?

Highlight tape is crucial to the recruiting process. Due to a lack of funding for college programs athletic departments college coaches now use highlight tape to  make initial evaluations of student athletes before making the commitment to see them play in person. Below 30 year college coach veteran Randy Taylor talks about highlight tapes in Read More »

A Parent’s Role in the Recruiting Process

Navigating the recruiting process can be difficult for  student athletes, coaches and especially for parents. It is hard for parents to know when to help their student athlete and when to take a step back. 30 year college coaching veteran Bob Chmiel mentions some key points for parents to remember below. Parents Golden Rules Part Read More »

Dear Coach Taylor, How binding is a verbal commitment from a student athlete?

Dear Coach Taylor, How binding is a verbal commitment from a student athlete? Can an athlete back out of a commitment? Read More »

Dear Coach Taylor, How should I approach coaches when I am at their camp?

Dear Coach Taylor, How should I approach coaches when I am at their camp? Should I introduce myself? Read More »

Dear Coach Taylor, Should I be a walk on or accept a scholarship at another school?

Dear Coach Taylor, Should I be a walk on or accept a scholarship at another school?   Read More »