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Complete Personalized Guidance on Getting Recruited in College Sports

Timelines, templates, and advanced data for athletes aiming for the next level.

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Moving from high school to college sports is a complex process with strict rules and deadlines. The Resource Hub Premium membership clarifies the steps. We provide the calendars, communication tools, and regulatory updates you need to get seen by coaches and secure your future. This section gives you the tactical advantage needed to stand out.

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Includes everything in the Free Hub, plus these specific recruiting assets:

1. Mastering the Recruitment Process

  • Recruiting Timelines: Detailed calendars showing exactly when to contact coaches and when evaluation periods occur.
  • Direct Communication Tools: Access “Do’s and Don’ts” for letters to coaches, plus ready-to-use email templates to ensure your message gets read
  • Reference Guidance: Instructions on how to request and structure recommendation letters from your current coaches.
  • Video Highlight Strategy: Best practices for filming, storage options (up to 4 videos), and editing advice that aligns with what Division I, II, and III coaches want to see.

2. Advanced Regional & National Access

Go beyond local listings with expanded directories:
  • Travel Teams & Clubs: Recommendations for high-level travel squads that increase exposure.
  • Showcases & National Clinics: A list of major recruiting events where scouts are present.
  • Private Instruction: Connect with professionals for one-on-one lessons to address specific skill gaps.
3. Academic & Regulatory Support
  • Test Prep & Tutoring: Resources for SAT/ACT preparation to ensure NCAA eligibility.
  • College Guidance: Academic planning advice to match your grades with the right athletic programs.
  • NCAA & NIL Updates: Stay current on Name, Image, & Likeness rules and the latest scholarship standards for 2025-2026.
4. Parent & Athlete Strategies
  • The “Process” Guide: What happens after the Letter of Intent? We explain the steps.
  • Parent-to-Parent Tips: Honest advice on supporting your child’s journey without the anxiety.

Supporting Girls in Sport

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Supporting Girls in Sport
1. Removal of Scholarship Caps and Introduction of Roster Limits
  • What’s Changing: Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, NCAA Division I will eliminate sport-specific scholarship caps, allowing schools to offer scholarships to every athlete on their roster. To manage team sizes, new roster limits will be established.
  • Implications: This change provides schools with greater flexibility in allocating scholarships, potentially increasing opportunities for student-athletes. However, the introduction of roster limits means that while more athletes can receive scholarships, the total number of team members may be capped.
2. Changes to Recruiting Communication and Visit Timelines
  • Communication (reference sport specific timelines)
  • Visits (reference sport specific timelines)
  • Off-Campus Contacts (reference sport specific timelines)
3. Transfer Portal Adjustments
  • Notification-of-Transfer Windows: In sports such as basketball and football, the NCAA has adjusted the transfer windows. Notably, student-athletes whose head coach departs will have an additional 30-day transfer window starting the day after the coach’s departure.  Speak with your Insight-Athletic Advisor for specific details regarding your sport.
4. Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Facilitation
  • Effective Date: As of August 1, 2024, Division I schools can identify NIL opportunities and facilitate deals between student-athletes and third parties, provided the athletes disclose their NIL agreements. 
Recruiting Rules
  • Enhanced Communication Flexibility (CHANGE in rules)
  • Unrestricted Communication: Division II coaches can now communicate with prospective student-athletes via phone, text, email, or regular mail at any time, even with freshmen or sophomores. This change allows for earlier and more consistent engagement between coaches and recruits.
  • Division II coaches can begin offering official visits and having in-person, off-campus contact with recruits starting June 15 before their junior year of high school.
  • Unlike Division I, Division II recruiting calendars have become even more flexible, with very few restrictions on contact periods.
  • The only Dead Periods for Division II coaches—when face-to-face contact with recruits is not allowed—occur 48 hours before the start of a National Letter of Intent Signing Period. 
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
  • Earning Opportunities:
    • Division II student-athletes are allowed to profit from their NIL, engaging in activities such as endorsements, personal appearances, and social media promotions.
  • Institutional Involvement:
    • While athletes can participate in NIL activities, Division II institutions are prohibited from arranging or facilitating these opportunities.
  • Compliance:
    • Student-athletes must adhere to institutional policies and state laws regarding NIL activities and are required to report their NIL engagements to their respective institutions.
3. Transfer Process
  • Transfer Portal Usage:
    • Division II student-athletes intending to transfer must enter their name into the NCAA Transfer Portal. This process is initiated by the institution’s compliance officer or another authorized athletics administrator. 
  • One-Time Transfer Exception:
    • Student-athletes are granted a one-time transfer exception, allowing them to transfer to another institution without the requirement to sit out a year, provided they meet specific criteria.
  • Notification-of-Transfer Windows:
    • In sports like basketball and football, the NCAA has adjusted the transfer windows. Notably, student-athletes whose head coach departs will have an additional 30-day transfer window starting the day after the coach’s departure.
Recruiting Rules
  • Communication Flexibility: Division III coaches can initiate contact with prospective student-athletes at any time, without the restrictions present in Divisions I and II. This includes sending recruiting materials, making phone calls, and engaging in off-campus interactions.
  • Official Visits: Prospective student-athletes are permitted to take official visits to Division III campuses at any point during their high school career, provided they have completed their junior year.
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
  • Earning Opportunities: Division III student-athletes are allowed to profit from their NIL, similar to their counterparts in Divisions I and II. This includes activities such as endorsements, personal appearances, and social media promotions.
  • Institutional Involvement: While athletes can engage in NIL activities, Division III institutions are prohibited from arranging or facilitating these opportunities.
  • Compliance: Student-athletes must adhere to institutional policies and state laws regarding NIL activities and are required to report their NIL engagements to their respective institutions.
Transfer Process
  • Permission to Contact: Before engaging in any recruiting discussions with another NCAA institution, a Division III student-athlete must obtain written permission to contact from their current institution.
  • Transfer Portal Usage: Unlike Divisions I and II, the use of the NCAA Transfer Portal is not mandatory for Division III athletes. Some Division III institutions may opt to use the portal, while others may rely on the traditional permission to contact process.
  • One-Time Transfer Exception: Division III athletes are eligible for a one-time transfer exception, allowing them to transfer to another institution without sitting out a year, provided they meet specific criteria.

These updates reflect the NCAA’s ongoing efforts to adapt to the changing landscape of college athletics. Prospective student-athletes should familiarize themselves with these changes to navigate the recruiting process effectively. For the most current information, consult your Insight-Athletics Advisor.

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