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Author: Suzie Hinman LockeCoach, Butler Community College (El Dorado, KS)The moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived! The offer is on the table; leaving one final question, where do I sign? But before you purchase new pens and start practicing your … Continued
“Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark TwainThe recruiting process, like athletics, is multifaceted and competitive, and there are … Continued
| FEATURE | D-1 | D-2 | D3 | NAIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Scholarships | Full | Partial | No | Yes |
| Academic Flexibility | Medium | High | Very High | High |
| Competition Level | Elite | High | Competitive | Competitive |
| Recruiting Intensity | Very High | High | Moderate | Moderate |