If you're on your national team or on the short list to join the national team in the next season or two you'll probably be recruited by colleges or universities without having to do much at all. But most student-athletes aren't at that level and they need to take an active role in the recruiting … Continue reading Communicating with college coaches
Information about the NCAA Eligibility Center
Student-athletes interested in competing in Division I or II intercollegiate athletics must register with the NCAA eligibility center (formerly called the "NCAA Clearinghouse"), and should do at the end of their junior year (not earlier). Eligibility is determined by both grades in core courses and SAT or ACT score. The higher the grades, the lower … Continue reading Information about the NCAA Eligibility Center
Questions to ask a college coach
You're a student-athlete who wants to compete in intercollegiate athletics. If you're serious, eventually you'll meet with a coach. Maybe you'll speak on the phone or maybe you'll meet when you visit campus. You'll have questions on your mind, but you might be afraid to ask them, but you must ask. Here are some questions … Continue reading Questions to ask a college coach
College Hockey Programs and Resources
There are 149 men's NCAA Div. I (60) and II/III (89) varsity hockey programs in the country and 101 women's NCAA Div. I (35) and III (66) varsity hockey programs. The USCHO is a great resource for men's and women's college hockey. Inside College Hockey and the College Hockey News each track men's Div. I … Continue reading College Hockey Programs and Resources