Recruiting research
Data-driven recruiting research
Long-form research articles sourced from NCAA, NCES, and recruiting industry data, with sources listed for every claim.
Eligibility and Compliance
NCAA contact period communication log and what 2026 reviews show families
Source-linked analysis of permissible contact tracking during contact periods in current NCAA calendar data for NCAA contact period communication log, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 23, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Recruiting inbox response time tracking and what 2026 reviews show families
Source-linked analysis of coach reply timing after initial contact in current NCAA communication data for recruiting inbox response time tracking, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 23, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Coach outreach contact log consistency and what 2026 reviews show families
Source-linked analysis of dated contact log for every coach interaction in current NCAA data for coach outreach contact log consistency, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 22, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
College list research and roster stability method for 2026
Source-linked analysis of roster and coaching stability as list criteria in current NCAA data for college list research roster stability, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 22, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Eligibility Center document receipt tracking and what 2026 reviews show families
Source-linked analysis of receipt-tracked core course and transcript submissions in current NCAA data for Eligibility Center document receipt tracking, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 22, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Highlight video distribution format and what 2026 reviews show families
Source-linked analysis of platform-specific video format and link integrity in current NCAA data for highlight video distribution and format, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 22, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Recruiting profile completeness audit and what 2026 reviews show families
Source-linked analysis of complete profile fields before coach contact in current NCAA data for recruiting profile completeness audit, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 22, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Athletic scholarship renewal and nonrenewal and what 2026 aid rules show
Source-linked analysis of athletics aid is awarded by period and may be renewed or nonrenewed with written notice in current NCAA data for 2026, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 18, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
College recruiting video length and coach engagement and what 2026 guidance shows
Source-linked analysis of highlight video should show current film with identifiable athlete and verifiable context in current recruiting practice for 2026, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 18, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA Eligibility Center certification timeline and what 2026 filings show families
Source-linked analysis of Eligibility Center certification requires transcript, course, and test confirmation before competition in current NCAA data for 2026, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 18, 2026.
College Athlete Academic Outcomes
NCAA initial eligibility core courses and GPA and what 2026 standards mean
Source-linked analysis of initial eligibility depends on core-course count and core GPA paired with test or sliding scale where applicable in current NCAA data for 2026, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 18, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA transfer portal entry timing and what 2026 windows tell families
Source-linked analysis of transfer portal notification requires entry within published window dates by division and sport in current NCAA data for 2026, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 18, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
College Athlete Financial Aid Offer Comparison Research for 2026
Source-linked analysis of financial aid offer comparison for college athletes, including scope, observation window, inference boundaries, limitations, and official references. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA Amateurism Certification Timeline Research for 2026
Source-linked analysis of amateurism certification timelines, including scope, observation window, inference boundaries, limitations, and official references. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA Initial Eligibility Transcript Review Research for 2026
Source-linked analysis of initial eligibility transcript review, including scope, observation window, inference boundaries, limitations, and official references. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA Recruiting Evaluation Period Research for 2026
Source-linked analysis of the recruiting evaluation period, including scope, observation window, inference boundaries, limitations, and official references. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA Transfer Portal Notification Window Research for 2026
Source-linked analysis of transfer portal notification windows, including scope, observation window, inference boundaries, limitations, and official references. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
College Athlete Transfer Credit Research for 2026
Source-linked analysis of transfer credit review, including scope, observation window, inference boundaries, limitations, and official references. Reviewed September 14, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
College Recruiting Communication Rules Research for 2026
Source-linked analysis of recruiting communication rules, including scope, observation window, inference boundaries, limitations, and official references. Reviewed September 14, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA Athletics Aid Renewal Research for 2026
Source-linked analysis of athletics aid renewal, including scope, observation window, inference boundaries, limitations, and official references. Reviewed September 14, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA Division II Eligibility Timeline Research for 2026
Source-linked analysis of Division II eligibility timeline, including scope, observation window, inference boundaries, limitations, and official references. Reviewed September 14, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA Official Visit Rules Research for 2026
Source-linked analysis of official visit rules, including scope, observation window, inference boundaries, limitations, and official references. Reviewed September 14, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
NCAA Division I eligibility clock and five-year window for 2026
Source-linked analysis of Five-year eligibility window in current NCAA data for division I eligibility clock, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 10, 2026.
Recruiting Data and Planning
Initial eligibility sliding scale and core GPA for 2026
Source-linked analysis of Sliding scale with core GPA in current NCAA data for initial eligibility sliding scale, including scope, limits, dates, and recruiting questions. Reviewed September 10, 2026.