Sting Lacrosse is here to help you create a plan for college recruiting. We help you understand the steps involved with recruiting, including the do’s and don’ts, questions to ask coaches, the importance of your GPA, managing your social media, email communication, academic requirements for admission, NCAA dead and quiet periods, etc.
We outline in about 10 steps the college recruiting process and work with you and your parents to build a customized plan and action steps for you to follow that can help you during your recruitment process.
We will help you create a customized player resume (print and digital) and your very own Sting Featured Athlete website that you can share with coaches, family and friends. Select the tab below to view our Featured Athletes.
Our complete package includes all of the items listed above or you can select only a customized lacrosse recruiting website.
If you’re planning to play at the 2017 Sand Storm Tournament read more about our Sand Storm Recruiting Special – SAND STORM RECRUITING
Contact us directly at (619)320-8776 or stinglacrosse2014@gmail.com for more information.
College Scholarships
Please note that lacrosse college scholarships only cover a portion of college costs. Division I and Division II are the only division’s that award athletic scholarships. The scholarships awarded are set by the NCAA and most often the roster size is greater than the NCAA allowed number of scholarships.
College Scholarships
| DIVISION | Scholarships | Avg Roster Size |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA Division I (Men’s) | 12.6 | 39.3 |
| NCAA Division I (Women’s) | 12 | 29.9 |
| NCAA Division II (Men’s) | 10.8 | 39.8 |
| NCAA Division II (Women’s) | 9.9 | 22.9 |
| Source: www.uslacrosse.org/parents/recruiting | ||
News About Early Recruiting
Questions to Consider
Here are a list of questions for you and your parents to consider as you begin considering the recruitment process.
- What major or area of study do you want to pursue in college?
- Do you really love lacrosse?
- Realistically, what level of play are you qualified?
- Do you want to attend a college close or far away from home?
- Can you fit in the time required by lacrosse away from your school work?
- Do you want to attend a big or little school?
- Do you prefer playing for an established program or a start-up program?
- Can you afford to pay for this college, especially if you lose your scholarship?
NCAA Clearinghouse
What is the NCAA Clearinghouse?
The NCAA Clearinghouse is an organization outside of the NCAA which performs academic record evaluations to determine if a prospective student-athlete is eligible to participate at an NCAA Division I or II college as a freshman student-athlete.
Who needs to be certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse?
All freshman and two-year college transfers who do not have an associate degree and would like to participate in any sport at an NCAA member institution (Division I or II) must register for the academic portion of the Clearinghouse.
* Please note that it’s important to understand the NCAA Clearinghouse requirements and steps to registration.
Note: Sting Lacrosse has no affiliation with any of these institutions, and no endorsement from either Sting Lacrosse or any institution is implied.