We break down the college athletic recruiting process for student-athletes aiming to compete at East Coast schools across all NCAA divisions. From understanding different division requirements to mastering coach communications, this guide walks through every critical step of positioning yourself as both an athlete and student.

• NCAA has three primary divisions with different competitive intensities and scholarship opportunities
• Division 1 (Duke, Boston College, UPenn) offers the most competitive programs, with early recruiting and athletic scholarships (except Ivy League)
• Division 2 (Bentley, Pace) balances academics and athletics with scholarship possibilities
• Division 3 (NESCAC schools like Amherst, Williams, Tufts) offers no athletic scholarships but very competitive programs
• Start building your athletic resume and highlight reel during freshman/sophomore years
• Research schools for academic/athletic fit and roster opportunities
• Proactively communicate with coaches through personalized emails with highlights
• Attend camps and showcases where target school coaches will be present
• Maintain strong academics - coaches recruit athletes but admissions accepts students
• Coaches look beyond talent for character, academic ability, communication skills, and program commitment
• Coach support can boost your application, especially with early recruitment

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