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How to Make a Highlight Video
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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…
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Top Basketball Shooting Drills to Improve Accuracy and Confidence
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If you want to kick your basketball game up a notch, you need to start practicing like the pros. Basketball shooting drills are a great way to improve your shooting accuracy and consistency for competitive gameplay. There are a variety of drills that you can do to work on different aspects of your shooting. Over…
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15 Questions to Ask College Coaches (and 3 to Avoid)
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The recruiting process is a two-way street. Even though coaches are evaluating student-athletes, it’s also up to you and your family to evaluate a potential school or program. But how can you be sure that you’re making the right choice – that a school is the best fit? It’s important for you to do the research, create…
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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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What Are the Differences Between JV and Varsity?
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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
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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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NCSA Joins IMG Academy
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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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Should Parents Talk to College Coaches?
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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…
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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…