Like many high school athletes, your dream may be to play football at the college level. With the help of Varsityedge.com - our recruitment and eligibility resource partner - we have created this page to help you get started on your college athletic recruiting process. The Complete QB College Athletic Resource Page covers information on the college recruiting and application process, recruiting rules for the NCCA, NAIA, and NCJAA level, financial aid, tips for parents, how to research colleges and athletic programs and more. If you have questions about the college athletic recruiting process, do not be afraid to ask! If you have aspirations to play at the next level we want to help you get there and succeed...

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One of the challenges of the recruiting process is getting all the parties involved on the same page. This includes you the parents, your son or daughter, your high school coach, your summer coach, and most of all, your guidance counselor. Later in the recruiting process, college coaches will inject themselves into the equation, which will give you more to worry about. If you are counting, that is six different parties that may all have a different plan or opinion on what is supposed to happen.
Parent of a High School Athlete - Full Article Over the years, there have been many perceptions and myths developed about the college recruiting process. Understanding how recruiting works or how recruiting doesn’t work will help you become more successful in the process. Here are many myths and the reality when it comes to recruiting.
Myths & Realities of Athletic Recruiting - Full Article Selecting colleges or even thinking about what colleges to apply to is a difficult task for anyone. It’s hard to start thinking about college when you are in high school because it seems so far away. However, it’s a reality and many families wait too long or don’t have a game plan. There are over 1,200 schools in the NCAA alone in three divisions, not to mention the NAIA, Junior college and Independent Universities. Finding colleges that will be a good athletic, academic, financial and social fit is key to the recruiting process.
Researching & Visiting Colleges - Full Article How well you evaluate various athletic programs for talent and skill level given the multitude of conferences and programs throughout the country will play a big role in your success. If you are applying to colleges where your skills are not a good fit athletically, the coach will not be able to recruit you.
Evaluating College Athletic Programs - Full Article The recruiting process can often be difficult for parents and students because finding a college that offers the academic and athletic opportunities you are looking for isn’t easy. Often is the case that the right school for you isn’t interested in recruiting you, and the schools that are recruiting you are not the right school for you. Finding a match can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you research different programs.
Surviving The College Athletic Recruiting Process - Full Article The NCAA has a dizzying array of rules that coaches must follow. For a complete list of recruiting rules, please use the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete published by the NCCA each year. The contact rules below are specific to the sport of football organized by high school year but will vary for other sports.
Recruiting Contact Rules - Full Article The NCAA Eligibility Center is the organization that handles and processes ALL inquiries regarding an individual's initial eligibility status to play NCAA D1 and D2 athletics. Their web address is: www.eligibilitycenter.org. For complete eligibility information refer to the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete published by the NCCA. It was formerly called the NCAA Clearinghouse, but the new website is www.eligibilitycenter.org.
Eligibility - Full Article One of the most difficult tasks high school athletes face is determining how their athletic ability compares to other players they compete with or against and where their ability fits in with different colleges and levels. This is one of the more important tasks you can do because it helps you determine what level you can play at and what type of college programs to look for. Many families struggle with this task as no one wants to think they are not as good as they thought they were and pride usually gets the better of people. While you may be one of the top players in your league or state, if you have never faced any other competition, you may be surprised how many other talented HS athletes there are.
Rating Your Athletic Talent - Full Article There are many terms you might come across not only in the college recruiting process but in the college search and application process. The more familiar you make yourself with the terminology of this process the better it will be to get through.
Common Recruiting Terms - Full Article Financial Aid is often a resource that many families fail to take advantage of. Some don’t understand how it works, some don't start the process early enough, and others don't even apply, thinking they will not qualify. There is far more money in financial aid and grants than there is athletic scholarship money. There are many types of aid so don’t dismiss any school because of cost until you have explored all the financial possibilities at your disposal.
Financial Aid - Full Article