A Parent's Guide to NCAA Eligibility and Recruiting — What to Know Early
A Parent's Guide to NCAA Eligibility and Recruiting — What to Know Early
Most of what's written about NCAA recruiting is aimed at the athlete. This is aimed at you.
The Timeline Starts Earlier Than You Think
Eligibility planning effectively starts in 9th grade, not junior year.
Core courses accumulate from freshman year
Division I locks in 10 of 16 core courses before senior year even begins
Coaches are often researching athletes years before they're legally allowed to contact them
What You Can Actually Control
Course selection, confirmed with your student's counselor every year
Registering with the Eligibility Center early
Keeping your own understanding of the rules current
What You Can't Control (and Shouldn't Try To)
When coaches are legally allowed to contact your athlete
The outcome of recruiting
A Note on Involvement
Being informed and organized genuinely helps. Being the primary point of contact with coaches tends to work against your student.
Bottom Line
Your biggest leverage point is early academic tracking, not late-stage involvement.
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