FREE RESOURCES

We have compiled a bunch of great free resources here for both sides of the process- the field hockey recruiting process and the school search/admissions process.

SCHOOL SEARCH/ADMISSIONS RESOURCES

College Search Tool w/Profiles

College Ranking Lists

Majors & Careers

College Search

College Rankings

Scholarship Search

Best Colleges Rankings

FIELD HOCKEY RECRUITING RESOURCES

Next College Student Athlete (NCSA) is MAX Field Hockey’s recruiting consulting partner and they have a TON of free resources on their site.  If you are looking for more one-on-one guidance ($), create a free, online NCSA recruiting profile to get started with them.

 

HOW TO GET RECRUITED

To get the process started, you need to know where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. This section is dedicated to giving your family the baseline knowledge you need to know to get the ball rolling, including:

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SEARCHING FOR COLLEGES

While, student-athletes usually have a couple of dream schools in mind, the chances of those coaches recruiting their position and offering a scholarship might not be too likely. That’s why we tell every athlete to research several programs and build a school list to maximize their opportunities and find their best college matches.

Read more about searching for colleges.

 

COMMUNICATING WITH COACHES

When families think about college recruiting, communicating with coaches is usually the first thing that comes to mind. And it is a very important part of the process! However, there are a lot of misconceptions about when and how athletes can contact coaches. We provide expert insights into

Read more about communicating with college coaches.

CREATING YOUR HIGHLIGHT OR SKILLS VIDEO

A great highlight video can sometimes be a difference-maker that gets a student-athlete some serious attention from college coaches. We explain what coaches look for in highlight and skills videos and help families capture the right footage for their athletes.

Read more about highlight and skills videos.

ATTENDING CAMPS, COMBINES AND SHOWCASES

There are numerous events for student-athletes to attend. From camps to combines, showcases to evaluation camps, and so much more, it’s important to know the purpose of each one and to narrow down what’s right for you in your recruiting.

Read more about camps, combines and showcases.

ENSURING YOUR NCAA ELIGIBILITY

The NCAA is responsible for creating the recruiting rules, academic eligibility requirements and amateurism requirements for college-bound student-athletes at the Division I, Division II and Division III level. There’s a lot to know, so we’ve created our NCAA eligibility center to explain the whole process.

Read more about NCAA eligibility.

MANAGING YOUR RECRUITING PROCESS

There are many times during the recruiting process where families are left wondering, “Now what do we do?” Managing your recruiting is an understated, yet crucial, part of the process. During this time, recruits need to

Read more about managing your recruiting.