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Two Sports in College? Is that Possible?

“Can you play two sports in college?” is a question many athletes have. The short answer is yes. But depending on the division, playing two sports in college could be one of the toughest challenges of your life, specifically if those sports are at the D1 level. It might be better to figure out which […]

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What Are the Differences Between JV and Varsity?

Schools use JV to train their rising stars. The next Tom Brady or Brett Favre of the team gets their start in JV. They move to varsity when they’ve proven themselves ready.  If you’ve lived and breathed football all your life, you’ve probably wondered about varsity vs. JV. Which team will I get to play […]

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A Day in the Life of a Division 1 Football Player

Screaming fans. ESPN interviews. Free food. Elite training facilities.  That’s what tends to come to mind when people think about the life of Division 1 football schools and football players. You might think that once you’ve met football recruiting guidelines, you’re ready for the glamour and benefits. However, that’s only a small chunk of what […]

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[Infographic] Big Ghoul on Campus: Most Haunted Colleges (2022 Update)

As you begin your college search, you’ve probably already wondered about what kind of roommate you’ll have: will they be an athlete? Will they try to party in your room? Keep odd hours?  Will they be a ghost?  Ghosts are rumored to haunt colleges all across the United States It might not be on the top […]

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NCSA Joins IMG Academy

For over 20 years, NCSA has worked to provide best-in-class service and solutions to help student-athletes, families, and coaches find success in recruiting. As we’ve grown, so have the needs of our customers and today, I’m thrilled to share exciting news that will allow us to continue to expand and best serve your recruiting needs. […]

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Worth More Than Money

$200,000. I was “worth” $200,000 in college, give or take. It was more than I could have dreamed of. I didn’t come from a lot of money and I had no idea that I would get an opportunity like this one. Ironically, one full athletic scholarship later, with all costs covered, I felt empty. I […]

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We Will Not Stand On The Sidelines

Athletes, Parents and Coaches, First, I hope you and your families continue to be safe and healthy. I don’t think any of us could have anticipated what 2020 would bring when we began this year. It has forced us to come together to overcome unprecedented challenges and support each other during a pivotal time in […]

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NCSA Celebrates 20 Years in Recruiting

Athletes, Parents and Coaches, 2020 is a special year for NCSA. Twenty years ago, NCSA was a small start-up that set out to revolutionize the recruiting process. Our goal was simple – make it easier for student-athletes to find the right school and easier for college coaches to find the right student-athletes. Equally important was […]

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Jake Bailey: My NCSA Story

Choosing NCSA I realized I wanted to play football in college after my sophomore year in high school. I was doing a lot of kicking camps, started to get some interest and wanted to see where things went. My parents were incredibly helpful with my college recruiting and wanted to do whatever they could to […]

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Should Parents Talk to College Coaches?

College coaches across all sports agree that parents play a significant role in the athletic recruiting process. NCSA’s 2019 State of Recruiting report found that on a scale from 1 to 10, coaches ranked the impact of parents on an athlete’s recruiting process as 8. While it’s true that a strong support system–including parents–can help […]