COLLEGE • FAMILY SUPPORT
Support the pathway.
Keep the athlete in ownership.
Parents provide organization, perspective, financial clarity, and emotional support while the athlete leads communication and decision-making.
Parent priorities
Keep academics first and understand eligibility requirements early.
Discuss total college fit: academics, team culture, coaching, location, cost, and opportunity.
Build an honest family financial range before recruiting becomes urgent.
Help organize records, visits, questions, deadlines, and documents.
Allow the athlete to communicate directly with coaches whenever possible.
Timeline
Recruiting Timeline
See age-appropriate priorities from middle school through senior year.
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Compare NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, and junior college.
Open resource →ParentDetailed Parent Guide
Open the complete college pathway parent resource.
Open resource →Build the athlete. Strengthen the person.
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