NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3 is made up of 439 schools. They make up approximately 40% of all NCAA institutions. 81% are private and 19% are public. The average size of Division 3 schools is 2,600. They range in size from a few hundred students to over 21,000. In 1973 a split occurred in …
NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2 really is the middle ground of NCAA athletics. Few Division 2 schools are known nationally, but most are recognizable within their state or region. There are currently 314 member colleges. Division 2 is made up of smaller public universities and many private schools. Only six of the schools …
For our first interview, I am pleased to share with you the insights of a NCAA Division 1 Volleyball Coach. This coach is at one of the major universities whose name you would recognize. The coach has asked not to be mentioned by name, but was still willing to give us some incredible insight …
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NCAA Division I NCAA Division 1 schools are typically the most noticeable in the public eye. There are really two different levels of Division 1 programs, though they all compete for the same championship (with the exception of football). The highest level of collegiate sport exists mostly within the five big Division 1 conferences; the …
How much do grades matter if your child is a gifted athlete hoping to compete in college? Will athletic talent alone make college affordable for your family? The short answer is no. It takes more than athletic talent to be a college athlete, let alone be an athlete on scholarship. Your child’s grades matter and …
Are you planning your child’s future based on a belief in one of these athletic scholarship myths? A common misconception is that an athletic scholarship will provide a free college education. However, most college athletes do not receive a full-ride scholarship. I know that is disappointing, especially if you have spent the evening surfing the …
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The NAIA is the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. It is made up of over 250 colleges and universities and 65,000 student-athletes. According to their mission statement they are “a governing body of small athletic programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics.” In addition, the NAIA provides member institutions “opportunities to support their institutional …
