Recruiting HQ
Two things every recruit needs: know where you stand academically, and know exactly what to send a college coach. Do both here. Nothing is saved or sent — it all stays on your screen.
Filter by division, conference, and state — or type a name. Click any match below to load it. The whole page then tunes to that school — eligibility path, academic fit, and a tailored coach email. Leave blank to see all levels.
Your academics
Use your NCAA core-course GPA if you know it (16 approved courses). If not, your overall GPA is a fine estimate to start.
Only used for the NAIA path.
NCAA D1 & D2 no longer require a test score for eligibility (rule change, Aug 2023). Test still helps NAIA and admissions/scholarships.
Register with the right eligibility center
Do this early — coaches can't officially recruit you until you're in the system.
NCAA Eligibility Center — register, submit transcripts. (D3 uses a free profile page, no certification.)
NAIA Eligibility Center — one registration for all NAIA schools.
No central clearinghouse — you enroll and certify through the college. HS diploma or GED is the key.
Your recruiting profile
Fill what you have. It builds a clean intro email plus your send-list on the right.
Your coach email
Edit anything before you send. Personalize the first line for each school — coaches spot a mass email instantly.
What to send / attach
- Highlight film link (Hudl) — best 5–7 plays first, jersey called out
- Unofficial transcript (PDF)
- Season + club schedule (so they can come watch)
- Verified measurables & combine numbers
- Your HS/club coach's contact info
- Academic info: GPA, test scores, intended major
- Camp / visit availability
- Use the coach's real name — and the right school
- Film in the first 15 seconds; don't make them dig
- Send from a clean, adult-sounding email address
- Short and specific beats long and generic
- Follow up once after 7–10 days if no reply
Your academics
Enter your numbers and I’ll match you to schools where you fit academically for admission — flagged Likely / Target / Reach.
Your matches
Admissions numbers are the school’s typical range (exact where known, otherwise a general guide by selectivity). Always confirm on the school’s page via the verify link — and remember recruited athletes sometimes get admissions support.
What to do, year by year
Check things off as you go — it saves on this device. Grades count from day one.
Freshman · 9th grade
Sophomore · 10th grade
Junior · 11th grade (the big year)
Senior · 12th grade
What families actually need to know
Straight talk to help you guide the process — and keep it in perspective.
The money truth
- Athletic scholarships are rarer and smaller than most families expect. In most sports (including football below the FBS level) coaches split partial scholarships across many players.
- D3 and the Ivy League give no athletic money — aid there is need-based or academic.
- Compare the net price (after aid), not the sticker price. Every school posts a Net Price Calculator on its admissions site.
- Academic/merit aid often beats athletic aid — a strong GPA and test score can be worth more than a roster spot. File the FAFSA.
Realistic odds
- About 7% of high school athletes play at any NCAA level; only about 2% at Division I.
- Most real opportunities are D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO — great paths worth pursuing.
- A roster spot is not the same as playing time, and neither guarantees a scholarship. Talk about it honestly and early.
Deadlines you can’t miss
- Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (and NAIA if relevant) — junior year.
- Take the SAT/ACT if a target school wants it (not required for NCAA eligibility since 2023, but often needed for admission/scholarships).
- FAFSA opens in the fall of senior year — file as early as you can.
- Know the signing / National Letter of Intent windows for your sport.
Your role (etiquette)
- Let your athlete lead communication with coaches — coaches want to hear from the kid, not the parent.
- Support the logistics: film, camps, visits, transcripts. Don’t negotiate or oversell.
- Ask good questions, stay positive, and keep the whole thing in perspective.
Avoiding scams & overpromises
- Be wary of paid recruiting services that promise exposure or “guarantee” offers — most of what they do, you can do for free.
- A verbal offer is not binding. Only a signed National Letter of Intent (or written aid agreement) is real.
- If it sounds too good to be true, verify directly with the school.
Contact rules
- Coaches are limited by NCAA rules on when and how they can contact recruits (it varies by division and grad year).
- Early silence doesn’t mean no interest — keep initiating.
- Your athlete can always reach out to coaches; camps and unofficial visits are the best ways to get seen.
Get paid — without losing eligibility
Starting the 2026–27 school year, the IHSAA lets Indiana high school athletes earn from their name, image & likeness — officially a Personal Branding Activity (PBA). Real opportunity, with hard rules. Learn the lines before you sign anything. This is guidance, not legal advice — always confirm with your athletic director and the IHSAA.
You CAN
- ✓ Post and monetize your own social media (sponsored posts, brand deals)
- ✓ Endorse or partner with brands unrelated to your school or sport
- ✓ Get paid for appearances, autograph signings, and promotions
- ✓ Run camps/clinics or coach youth sports for reasonable pay
- ✓ Offer skills-based services — tutoring, lessons, personal training
- ✓ Sell your own products, merch, or creative work
You CANNOT
- × Use any Hobart / school logo, name, uniform, or facilities
- × Say or imply the school or team endorses the deal
- × Partner with gambling, alcohol, tobacco, vaping/gaming, cannabis, adult, or illegal-substance brands
- × Take any deal tied to enrolling at or transferring to a school
- × Use booster “collectives” — not allowed for IHSAA athletes
- × Have the school arrange, negotiate, or fund your deal
Tell your AD within 48 hours of signing
Every PBA/NIL deal must be reported to your athletic director in writing within 48 hours of signing. Fill this in and it builds a clean, copy-ready notice.
Your AD notification letter
Edit before sending, and keep a copy for your records. Your school may have its own form too — ask your AD.
Play it smart
- Keep school gear out of every paid post — film off campus, in plain clothes
- Get every deal in writing and save it
- Loop in a parent/guardian before you sign — most brands require it if you are under 18
- Set aside part of every payment — NIL income can be taxable
- When in doubt, ask your AD first — eligibility is worth more than any single deal
Rules change and details vary by school. Confirm the current IHSAA policy → ihsaa.org
Find one-day football camps
One-day (prospect) camps are the fastest way to get seen — you work out in front of a college staff, get evaluated in person, and put a face to your film. Filter schools below, jump straight to each program’s camp info, and build your camp plan. Camp dates change every year — always confirm on the school’s official site before you register or travel.
Find a camp
Start near home — one-day camps make easy day trips. Click Find camp to open that program’s camp info, then + Add it to your plan.
Add a camp to my plan
My camps
How to work a one-day camp
- Email the position coach 1–2 weeks out — tell them you’re coming and send your film (use the Coach email tab)
- Register early; one-day camps cap spots and fill up fast
- Get there early, compete every rep, and be coachable — staffs grade attitude too
- Bring cleats, turfs, water, your own gear, and any required medical/insurance form
- Follow up that night: thank the coach, ask for feedback, and log it in your Outreach log
Camp schedules and prices are set by each school and change yearly. Confirm details on the official athletics site before registering.
What a D1 (FBS / FCS) player looks like
Pick a position to see the average size and typical testing numbers of players who reach that level, then enter yours to see where you stand. These are averages and ranges of who gets there — not cutoffs. Film and production matter most, players develop late, and weight/speed/strength/technique are all trainable. Height is the one thing you can't coach — so keep perspective and control what you can.
How do I measure up?
Enter your verified numbers (use camp/combine numbers if you have them). Nothing is saved.
Combine / camp testing targets
Typical numbers that test well at D1 camps, by position group. These vary by camp and are threshold-style, not hard cutoffs.
- These are averages of players who made it — plenty of exceptions exist, both ways. Being "under size" is not a no.
- Film beats measurables. Coaches offer players who produce on tape and compete; testing just gets you in the door.
- Most college players are NOT FBS. FCS, D2, D3, and NAIA are real, great football — check the "Find my fit" and "Camp finder" tabs for the right level.
- You develop late. Sophomore/junior numbers are a starting point, not a verdict — track your growth year over year.
- Train what you can control: weight room, speed work, route/technique, and grades. Height is the only thing on this page you can't change.
Benchmarks compiled July 2026 from public recruiting/combine guidelines. They are estimates, not guarantees — every program and coach is different.
