David Markridge, Senior Recruiting Specialist

San Francisco State University

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(312) 429-4716

I came to NCSA in 2015 to make a difference in the lives of student-athletes by helping them find the right college fit so they can achieve their academic, athletic and life goals. I am a former collegiate and professional athlete, as well as former coach at the youth and high school level, and now have a son playing Division 1 baseball. I know what coaches are looking for in their prospects and can give unique insight into what the recruiting process looks like from all angles.

I want to be able to pass my knowledge along to families so that they can navigate through the recruiting process with ease. Sports have played an integral role in my life, as well as the lives of my children, and they teach so many life lessons about teamwork, determination, hard work, and what it takes to achieve success. I am excited to help student-athletes find the path to their best college fit that will teach them these same life lessons and more. I have unfortunately witnessed too many qualified student-athletes not go on to realize their dreams, simply because they didn’t know what to do with their recruiting process. I want to make sure that any qualified student-athlete that I speak with never has that happen to them.

The most rewarding part of working at NCSA is knowing my company is truly making a difference in the lives of student-athletes and their families. NCSA isn’t just about playing sports in college. It is about changing lives and creating future leaders around the world.