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Few high school athletes fit in the highly selective NCAA Division I box.
Yet, entering the recruiting process, athletes well outside Division I parameters hold out hope that they are the exception. It’s a natural expectation for prospects who have been playing their sport since they were old enough to walk.
Yes, there are exceptions, but those athletes have at least one, if not two, of the four basic, desired D-I characteristics.
They are the four S’s: speed, size, strength and stats. You either have them or you don’t.
If you have two of them, you likely will get a look. If you have three, you could be recruited as a project. If you have all four, you are golden.
Rosters will tell you if you fit the size box. If you do, go to the next “S” on the checklist. If not, you probably fit into the D-II, D-III or NAIA box.
There is no shame in this realization, but finding out sooner allows you to concentrate your recruiting efforts where you likely will get more serious looks and offers.
Division I practices are something to behold. Seeing firsthand the speed of the players at your position is often eye-opening. The athletes you observe are the best in the land. They have proven they belong. They were recruited for specific reasons. After watching a D-I practice, you will know if you fit. Again, there is no shame in discovering your place. But holding onto something that likely won’t happen only slows your recruiting at other schools.
Finally, you must realize that what you see on television is a mirage. You cannot experience the pace of a game, even with the most advanced visual technologies, from your sofa. Being on site to see how quickly the game moves, how intelligent you must be and how coaches and players interact gives you much deeper insight into whether or not you can make the grade.
At National Scouting Report, our scouts see solid high school athletes every day who believe they fit into the D-I box. Some do. Most don’t.
The prospects who are open to all levels of college athletics are the ones who go on to have rewarding careers.
National Scouting Report is dedicated to finding scholarship opportunities for athletes who possess the talent, desire, and motivation to compete at the collegiate level. We’ve helped connect thousands of athletes with their perfect college.