Recruiting
NCAA
The body governing most US college sports, across three divisions.
The NCAA governs most US college athletics across Divisions I, II and III. Each division has its own recruiting rules, scholarship policies and competitive profile.
Related terms
- NCAA Divisions
The three NCAA tiers, D1, D2 and D3, each with different rules.
- NAIA
A college-sports body with flexible recruiting and athletic aid.
- JUCO
Two-year college soccer, flexible, and great for late developers.
- NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA office that certifies a recruit is academically eligible.
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