Resources

College Recruiting Resources for Families

Educational articles for parents and student-athletes who want to understand the recruiting and admissions process more clearly.

Learn the Process

Guides for Parents and Student-Athletes

Each guide explains part of the recruiting or admissions process in plain language. Full articles will be published here as they are completed.

Recruiting timelines vary by sport, graduation year, and development. Learning early helps families plan.

An overview of what programs commonly look at when reviewing an athlete's information and video.

A plain-language overview of NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, junior college, and community college options.

How to organize athletic, academic, and contact information so programs can review it quickly.

Guidance on professional introductions, follow-up, and appropriate parent involvement.

What programs generally expect from highlight footage, and how to keep video clear and useful.

Practical questions for coaches, admissions departments, and the family's own planning conversations.

Why grades, coursework, and academic preparation influence college opportunities.

Weighing athletics, academics, affordability, distance, and campus environment together.

Common missteps families make, from waiting too long to relying on a single college option.

These resources are educational only. Recruiting, admission, scholarship, and roster decisions are made by colleges and athletic programs.

Next Step

Send your question along with your athlete's sport and graduation year.