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Recruiting Tips for MultiSport Athletes: Why Colleges Take Notice
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Multisport athletes train or compete in more than one sport, often demonstrating a wide range of athletic skills. For example, a dual sport athlete in football and baseball might excel in tackling, running, fielding, and throwing, which helps balance muscle groups and improve overall fitness. Playing multiple sports year-round gives them more exposure to varied…
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Recruiting Myths
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The college recruiting process can be complex and time-consuming, requiring athletes and families to stay informed about rules, important dates, and deadlines to succeed. This can be especially challenging for families new to the process, who may make decisions based on common myths. To help, NCSA has been guiding families through the recruiting journey for…
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Does JUCO Count Against NCAA Eligibility? JUCO Ruling Explained.
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A recent ruling in an ongoing court case brought against the NCAA by one college football player could be the first step in major changes to what playing in junior college means for a student-athlete’s eligibility. Current NCAA eligibility rules allow student-athletes 5 years to compete athletically over the course of 4 seasons. There are…
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How NCSA Helped Braxton Sanford Reach D1 Track & Field Pole Vault
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Getting recruited is the dream for so many student-athletes. Find out how pole vaulter Braxton Sanford reached his goal with the help of NCSA. Here’s his track and field recruiting story: Pole Vaulter Braxton Sanford’s NCSA track and field recruiting story Start Your Recruiting Journey with NCSA Today! About Braxton When Braxton was just getting…
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How NCSA Helped Maddie Fleck Get Recruited: A Golf Recruiting Success Story
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Getting recruited can be daunting, but golfer Maddie Fleck found success with the help of NCSA. Here’s her inspiring journey: Golfer Maddie Fleck’s NCSA recruiting story Start Your Recruiting Journey with NCSA Today! About Maddie Meet Maddie, a competitive golfer from Celina, Ohio who knew she wanted to play golf in college. She wasn’t sure…
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Is NCSA Legit? Uncovering the Facts for Families
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For those wondering, “Is NCSA legit?”, our history and thousands of athlete success stories speak to our dedication and credibility in college sports recruiting. Our mission is to empower student-athletes to achieve their dreams of playing sports at the college level. With over two decades of experience, we’re committed to providing the resources, guidance, and…
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NCAA Eliminates National Letter of Intent (NLI). What Now?
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The NCAA eliminated the National Letter of Intent (NLI), on October 9, 2024, ending a program that had held major significance in the college recruiting process. The change comes as the NCAA is potentially close to major changes across the landscape, including the elimination of scholarship limits and changes to amateurism rules that now allow…
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Fuel Your Game, Gain Confidence and Focus With IMG Academy+ Essentials
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At NCSA and IMG Academy, we know that performing at your best – whether in school or in sports – is about so much more than just practice time in the gym or studying. It takes focus and confidence. It takes proper fueling and hydration. It takes the ability to handle pressure when it matters…
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New NCAA Scholarship and Roster Limits for 2025-26
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Updated October 2025 Big changes to D1 sports with new NCAA scholarship rules, athlete payments and roster limits and more set to roll out in the 2025-26 school year with the settlement in the House v NCAA lawsuit, which marks a transformative shift in college athletics. Below we go over the scholarship settlement offer in…
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A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Junior Year Recruiting
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If you’re a parent of a junior athlete who’s looking to play college sports, you’ve come to the right place! Junior year is a pivotal time in the recruiting process, and in this article, you’ll learn how to best support them through it. We know how much you want your athlete to succeed, so we’re…