One of the biggest questions families should ask during recruiting:
“Which college level actually fits my athlete’s numbers?”
And honestly… this matters WAY more than chasing a certain division name or school logo.
A lot goes into figuring that out:
• GPA
• Athletic metrics
• Skill level
• Position
• Speed/power
• Competition level
• Game performance
• Coachability & work ethic
Here’s the reality:
Not every athlete fits every level — and that’s completely okay.
The goal isn’t to force a fit somewhere.
The goal is to find the place where your athlete can develop, compete, and truly be wanted.
There are amazing opportunities at every level:
🥎 D1
🥎 D2
🥎 D3
🥎 NAIA
🥎 JUCO
Sometimes the “right fit” ends up being different than what families originally pictured — and that’s normal.
Recruiting gets a lot less stressful when you stop focusing so much on the label… and start focusing on where your athlete realistically fits and can succeed long term.
The best leaders are warm and demanding.
- Leaders must listen.
- Leaders must support.
- Leaders must have high expectations.
"Yes, there are expectations and demands, but yes, you are a human being."
- Brad Stevens 🔥
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