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    What Nyzier Fourqurean’s Case Means For The Five-Year Rule

    Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean became the latest college football player granted an injunction to allow him to play an additional year in NCAA Division 1 football – and it could signal another step in potential major changes to what playing in different divisions means for a student-athlete’s eligibility. Current NCAA eligibility rules allow student-athletes five…

  • How NCSA Helped Austin Quark Get Recruited for College Baseball 

    Baseball Player Austin Quark’s NCSA baseball recruiting story  Find out how baseball player Alex Quark discovered how to find his best fit college – and receive an offer! Here’s how NCSA helped along the way. Start Your Recruiting Journey with NCSA Today! About Austin   Looking back on his recruiting experience, Austin reflected on how much…

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    High School Football 101: Rankings, Schedules, Playoffs & Recruiting Explained

    High school football is most known for “Friday Night Lights,” both the movie and book versions and the real-life games that take place across the country every week in the fall. In small communities, these football games tend to be especially widely supported. This is particularly true in Texas, where the final game of the…

  • How Alex Roberston Used NCSA to Launch Her College Pole Vaulting Career

    Pole Vaulter Alex Robertson’s NCSA track and field recruiting story Find out how pole vaulter Alex Robertson and her mom overcame the stress of college recruiting and gained confidence in the process. Here’s how NCSA helped along the way.  Start Your Recruiting Journey with NCSA Today!  About Alex  Alex and her mom Patricia knew they…

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    The Football Questionnaire: What You Need to Know

    To some, a football questionnaire may seem like a somewhat inconsequential step in the college football recruiting process. This is because this form, which is generally provided to promising recruits who are on a coaching staff’s radar, consists of basic information about a football recruit and may not appear important. However, that’s far from the…

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    Recruiting Tips for MultiSport Athletes: Why Colleges Take Notice

    Multisport athletes train or compete in more than one sport, often demonstrating a wide range of athletic skills. For example, a dual sport athlete in football and baseball might excel in tackling, running, fielding, and throwing, which helps balance muscle groups and improve overall fitness. Playing multiple sports year-round gives them more exposure to varied…

  • Recruiting Myths

    The college recruiting process can be complex and time-consuming, requiring athletes and families to stay informed about rules, important dates, and deadlines to succeed. This can be especially challenging for families new to the process, who may make decisions based on common myths. To help, NCSA has been guiding families through the recruiting journey for…

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    Does JUCO Count Against NCAA Eligibility? JUCO Ruling Explained.

    A recent ruling in an ongoing court case brought against the NCAA by one college football player could be the first step in major changes to what playing in junior college means for a student-athlete’s eligibility. Current NCAA eligibility rules allow student-athletes 5 years to compete athletically over the course of 4 seasons. There are…

  • How NCSA Helped Braxton Sanford Reach D1 Track & Field Pole Vault

    Pole Vaulter Braxton Sanford’s NCSA track and field recruiting story Getting recruited is the dream for so many student-athletes. Find out how pole vaulter Braxton Sanford reached his goal with the help of NCSA. Here’s his track and field recruiting story.   Start Your Recruiting Journey with NCSA Today! About Braxton  When Braxton was just…

  • How NCSA Helped Maddie Fleck Get Recruited: A Golf Recruiting Success Story

    Golfer Maddie Fleck’s NCSA recruiting story Getting recruited can be daunting, but golfer Maddie Fleck found success with the help of NCSA. Here’s her inspiring journey.  Start Your Recruiting Journey with NCSA Today! About Maddie Meet Maddie, a competitive golfer from Celina, Ohio who knew she wanted to play golf in college. She wasn’t sure…