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College Preparation
Support academics, college fit, organization, and athlete-led communication.
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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.
Open resource →FitDivision Options
Compare NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA, and junior college.
Open resource →ParentDetailed Parent Guide
Open the complete college pathway parent resource.
Open resource →Questions families ask
Where do we confirm changing details?
Use the current meet announcement, your club’s calendar, and the latest coach communication. Ask the coach to resolve conflicting information before making plans.
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