Category: Athletic Recruiting
Recent Posts in Athletic Recruiting
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D2 and D3 Player Players in the NFL
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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…
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A Day in the Life of a Division 1 Football Player
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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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5 things you can’t overlook when comparing colleges (Free college comparison template)
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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…
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Searching for Colleges? This Is the Only College Search Tool You Need
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There are more than 5,300 colleges and universities across the U.S.—so where do you start when trying to find the right one? With our College Search tool, you can easily filter through schools based on your specific athletic, academic and college fit criteria. Looking for Division 1 schools close to home that cost less than…
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7 Ways to Celebrate Your Signing Day with Style
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It seems like Signing Day celebrations get crazier each year, from the recruit who jumped out of an airplane to the football player who showed up to his Signing Day with six cakes. However, you don’t have to go to these lengths to celebrate your Signing Day. In fact, most student-athletes opt out of the…
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Study: Time Demands of D1 Student-Athletes
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40-hour work weeks are the norm in most professions. On college campuses, amateur Division I student-athletes are expected to work much longer hours. The time demands of D1 student-athletes is large. The premier collegiate student-athletes essentially have two full-time jobs: student and athlete. To meet the demands of both, many Division I student-athletes end up…
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15 Inspirational Quotes For Athletes
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Freshman year is full of excitement, wonder and anxiety. If you’re gearing up for your first year of high school or college, then you are more than likely experiencing a combination of these three feelings and many more. It’s amazing how quickly we can go from being the big men and women on campus to…
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Michael Jordan’s Recruiting Story
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Michael Jordan. One name and a million images come to mind. Whether it’s that infamous tongue that stuck out while he was playing, or one of his many game winning shots, or his six championship rings that don his fingers, there is no denying that Michael Jordan left his mark on the game of basketball,…
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Athletic Scholarship Example
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Below is an example of an Athletic Letter of Intent / Scholarship Offer. For many recruits, this is the ultimate goal. Unfortunately, very few student-athletes and families fully understand that an athletic scholarship is a contract with a number of conditions. Keep in mind that this is simply an example and scholarship offers will vary.…
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Athletic Scholarships: Head Count Versus Equivalency
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The most commonly known scholarship, also referred to as a “grant-in-aid,” is the full scholarship, or “full ride.” The term “grant” is literal. This is not a loan, and students do not have to pay the money back. A full ride normally covers tuition, books, room, board, and associated fees. Bottom line: It’s a free…