1. College Recruiting 101

2. Facts
Less than 7% of high school football players continue playing in college
2% of HS athletes receive athletic scholarship money towards college
33% of all college players transfer in their careers

3. More of an art than a science
Each year is different
Based on needs of the team/school
Are you a good fit for each other? (depth, travel, major)

4. Typical Recruiting Visit
Specifically asks about a certain player (tells me what position needs they have)
Watch film on the spot (most have already watched)
Same Questions
What are his grades/transcripts?
How is his work ethic and character?
Can I take a look at him? (if rules allow – the eye ball test)

5. Coach-to-Player Recruiting
Social media and texting
Keep your coach in the loop
Limited on contact during certain times (contact them first)

6. College Levels NCAA NAIA Community Colleges FBS (Div. I)
FCS (Div. IAA)
Div. II
Div. III
NAIA
Community Colleges

7. NCAA – FBS, FCS
Highest level of college football – the most elite athletes in that position
Rosters will speak volumes (sizes, recruiting areas, etc.)
Usually begin junior year (sometimes earlier – could be changing)
Can offer a full scholarship which covers most if not all costs for school
Academics – minimum 2.3 Core GPA (16 classes – locks in senior year)
Walk-on

8. Division II Next best level of football – size, speed, weight, etc.
Less scholarships available to offer
Take one and break it up into three partial scholarships
Make up the rest with financial aid and/or loans
Academic rules very similar to Div. I’s

9. Division III Most are private schools
Can only provide money to students based on academics
Provide a financial aid package with academic scholarships, financial aid, and loans
Different rules regarding practices, meetings, etc.
Usually much more strict on academic requirements

10. NAIA Separate governing body from the NCAA Compared to NCAA Div. II
Less strict on academic requirements
Break up scholarships just like Div. II

11. Community (Junior) Colleges
Most go due to academics
Much cheaper route to take
Surrounded by great JCs – get players out
Huge positive – colleges will only look at your recent body of work
Can be easier to transfer into your dream school
Practice film counts – great competition
Academic Qualifiers – ability to transfer in less than 2 years

12. What can you do? - Athletically
Work to be the best player on your team in every aspect (grades, weights, leadership, etc.)
Perform tremendously on Friday nights
Research schools that match your size, ability, academics, majors, location, costs
Send film and contact schools (bye week routine)
Present yourself in a professional manner – sell yourself
Visit schools of interest (attend camps)

13. What can you do - Academically
NCAA Eligibility Center (Clearinghouse) – before start of junior year
Take the SAT and ACT (research schools’ preferences)
Complete the A – G requirements
Take care of business in the classroom – 3.0 GPA or higher (16 core classes)