r/CollegeSwim • u/Socraticlearner • Aug 14 '23

Recruiting process

How does College recruiting works.. my daughter is a freshman in High School. we were approached by NCSA and the service seems pricey due to many things available are things we can do ourselves does anyone have any experience of how College recruiting works and or this company any feedback will be appreciated

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u/2adays Aug 14 '23

Haven't heard the best things about NCSA. From what I've ready, they take your money and you are still mostly on your own. There are definitely many sources out there to help you through the process yourself.

Biggest Tips:

  1. Prioritize what you want to go to school for and decide on the school and life you want, not just the sport (always consider the fact that an injury could end it all)

  2. Contact coaches early and often (they can't contact the athlete/family before the junior year or during dead periods but if they see you are interested then they keep that student in the back of their mind) Resource for how to contact coaches and sample emails. Know what the coaches are looking for.

  3. Know who the coach is through research and reviews from current/former athletes

  4. Campus visits (official and unofficial)

  5. Camps/showcases: participate in them if and when you can

  6. Talk to your current coach for help and guidance

  7. Consider the level of competitiveness you are not only capable of but how much time you want to dedicate to your sport. D1 is highly competitive but with that comes a decrease in social life (really need to be on top of time management)

  8. Understand your financial needs: D1 can offer athletic scholarships but D3 can't. Also know you can negotiate.

  9. Know the process and the steps that need to occur because it isn't as simple as talking to a coach. You need to know if you are NCAA eligible, register with them, and get into the school. DIY Guides are super helpful because they walk you through these steps

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u/Socraticlearner Aug 14 '23

this is awesome...thank you very much. thats why I was thinking. The call with them made me think about all the steps we as parents need to take as well as guiding our kid. However domt feel the need to pay for something I can do myself or kid can do too

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u/2adays Aug 14 '23

Exactly. They make it more complicated than it needs to be honestly.