NCSA College Recruiting

08/28/2026

From "almost clueless" about the recruiting process to profile views from her future school, Division 3 field hockey commit, Caitlin Wolff, was able to utilize NCSA to really make the recruiting process easier.

Learn more about Caitlin's story and how she was able to put in the work and really tap into her NCSA Recruiting Coach to get the upper hand in the process and find the right fit at the next level. USA Field Hockey

08/27/2026

For student-athletes interested in playing college sports, an athletic resume is one of the most important recruiting tools you can create. Coaches often review resumes alongside highlight videos, transcripts and recruiting profiles to quickly evaluate potential recruits.

Whether you are just getting started or updating your current materials, this guide explains how to build an athletic resume that is clear, organized and useful for college recruiting.

Learn how to build an athletic resume that helps athletes stand out to college coaches and programs.

08/27/2026

Back-to-school season is the perfect time for student-athletes and families to reset their college recruiting plan and make sure they’re taking the right steps during the school year.

In this episode of College Recruiting Explained, hosts Pat O’Malley and John Ludlam walk through a practical back-to-school recruiting checklist for high school athletes. They cover how athletes can determine the right college level, stay on track academically, update their NCSA recruiting profile, communicate with college coaches, avoid common recruiting mistakes, and take action during a busy school year.

Whether you’re just starting the recruiting process or trying to gain more exposure, this episode will help athletes and parents understand what to focus on now to create more college opportunities.

Questions covered include:
How should an athlete determine what level of college athletics is right for them?
What should athletes be doing now to stay in a strong academic position?
What information should every athlete update on their recruiting profile?
When should athletes start communicating with college coaches?
What are common mistakes athletes make when contacting coaches?
What are 3 things every student-athlete should do this week to move recruiting forward?

08/27/2026

August means the turn of the NCAA calendar, and with that is new recruiting rules and dates. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing the new NCAA recruiting calendars for the 2026-27 calendar.

Here is Division 1 Women's Soccer. As a reminder, the recruiting calendars dictate when and how a college coach can interact with recruits, so it's important to understand what type of communication is allowed. Scroll through to see the calendars as well as what each recruiting period means!

08/26/2026

Even though Tony Overpeck had been through the process himself when he played, he quickly found how much the process had changed when his sons Anthony and David began the process.

That's where the Overpeck family turned to NCSA. From tools to evaluate colleges to their own personal recruiting coach, Anthony and David eventually find the right fit at the NAIA level. Learn more about their journey and how NCSA was able to help them through the process!

08/25/2026

August means the turn of the NCAA calendar, and with that is new recruiting rules and dates. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing the new NCAA recruiting calendars for the 2026-27 calendar.

Here is Division 1 Men's Soccer. As a reminder, the recruiting calendars dictate when and how a college coach can interact with recruits, so it's important to understand what type of communication is allowed. Scroll through to see the calendars as well as what each recruiting period means!

08/24/2026

August means the turn of the NCAA calendar, and with that is new recruiting rules and dates. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing the new NCAA recruiting calendars for the 2026-27 calendar.

Here is Division 1 Track & Field and Cross Country. As a reminder, the recruiting calendars dictate when and how a college coach can interact with recruits, so it's important to understand what type of communication is allowed. Scroll through to see the calendars as well as what each recruiting period means!

08/21/2026

August means the turn of the NCAA calendar, and with that is new recruiting rules and dates. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing the new NCAA recruiting calendars for the 2026-27 calendar.

Here is Division 1 Women's Basketball As a reminder, the recruiting calendars dictate when and how a college coach can interact with recruits, so it's important to understand what type of communication is allowed. Scroll through to see the calendars as well as what each recruiting period means!

08/20/2026

Contact periods, dead periods, quiet periods...

There's so many NCAA rules floating around and while they can sound complicated, they're pretty simple to understand! Check out the graphics included to learn what each period is, what it means and how it impacts the communication you can have with college coaches!

08/19/2026

The college recruiting landscape has changed dramatically in recent years due to two important factors, changes to NIL rules as well as adjustments to the transfer process.

For high school athletes and families, understanding the transfer portal impact on recruiting is now essential when building a college recruiting strategy.

Learn more about the impact the transfer portal has had

Learn how the transfer portal affects college recruiting and what high school athletes should know when building their strategy.