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National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) is a leader in providing college track recruiting tips and track scholarship information. Since 2000, our college track recruiting tools have helped track coaches recruit and track and field athletes get recruited.

"NCSA gave me the the confidence and knowledge to communicate with coaches on multiple levels to reach my goal to compete at the highest level. Thank you so much NCSA!"

- 2012 Track Commit to Western Michigan University

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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 »

Talking Winning Video and 2 Observations from my son’s first year of being a college student-athlete

When I deliver “How to Connect your Athlete with Significant Scholarships and the Right Fit at the Next Level”, I often ask the parents and athletes how they are doing with video. It varies, but usually only about 25% of the audience has a winning highlight/skills video and full game video easily accessible for college Read More »

College Track Recruiting

Recruiting Tip

"NCSA gave me the the confidence and knowledge to communicate with coaches on multiple levels to reach my goal to compete at the highest level. Thank you so much NCSA!"

- 2012 Track Commit to Western Michigan University

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