Your Timeline Page

Your Personalized Recruiting Roadmap: What to Do Right Now

The recruiting journey is non-linear, but it is not random. Select your current grade level below to find your priority checklist. These steps are organized to ensure you focus on the right actions—whether you’re building habits in middle school or making final decisions as a senior.

Building the Foundation (Middle School: Grades 6–8)

Development, academics, and multi-sport involvement.

Getting Organized (Early High School: Grades 9-10)

Creating an athletic profile, confirming core academic courses, and initial target school research.

The Action Phase (High School Junior Year: Grade 11)

Active coach outreach, video creation, campus visits, and target list refinement.

The Final Push (High School Senior Year: Grade 12)

Official visits, financial aid packages, acceptance, and National Letter of Intent (NLI) signing.

Time to Take Action

Knowing your timeline is just the first step. The next is mastering communication. Whether you are sending your first email or preparing for a phone interview, the ability to clearly, professionally, and strategically communicate with a college coach is your greatest asset.

COMPARE COLLEGE COMPETITION LEVEL

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