NCSA College Recruiting Blog
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Searching for Colleges? This Is the Only Tool You Need
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 […]
What Is an NCSA Recruiting Assessment?
If you’ve created your free online recruiting profile with NCSA, you’ve probably received emails and calls from NCSA encouraging you to set up a time for your free recruiting assessment with one of our recruiting specialists. We’ve designed these calls as a way to gauge During this call, the recruiting specialist will also activate the […]
19 Questions College Coaches Hate the Most
One of the most important things to do when looking to compete in your sport in college is to form relationships with college coaches and continue to build them throughout the process. A great way to make a coach less interested in you? Asking the wrong questions. We talked to six former college coaches and […]
7 Ways to Celebrate Your Signing Day with Style
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 […]