Category: Athletic Recruiting
6 Tips for Creating a Great Highlight Video
Do you know how to make a highlight video? Having a professional highlight video can be one of the best ways to attract the attention of a college coach. You want to have a video that shows off your athletic ability and skills in a short period of time. We have broken down some key […]
D2 and D3 Players in the NFL Today
It’s a common misconception that D1 is the only division with players getting drafted into the NFL. There are many D2 and D3-level players who get drafted. So how many D2 and D3 NFL players are there? On average, about 70 former D2 and D3 players compete in each NFL football season. Look below for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
[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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What High School Football Players Can Learn from Tony Romo’s Recruiting Process
Most people know Tony Romo as the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback who transitioned from barking signals in front of thousands of NFL fans to a star in the announcer’s booth, where he adds insightful commentary and entertains millions of fans each week. What most people don’t know about is Romo’s unlikely journey from high school […]
5 things you can’t overlook when comparing colleges (and a free college comparison template)
There’s no denying it—researching colleges is a lot of work. From academics to tuition, there are a lot of factors to consider, especially when you’re a student-athlete. But the more thorough you are in your analysis, the more confident you’ll feel about your college decision. So, to help you save some time and energy, we […]
