Recruiting No two athletes or playing careers are the same. When considering what athletic path to take, it's important to understand ins and outs and the pros and cons of getting involved in the recruiting process. NCSA is the world's largest and most successful collegiate athletic recruiting network. Read NCSA stories Presented by There’s More Than Just Red Shirts in College Sports The shirts are less about extra laundry and more about an athlete’s specific eligibility status Best Colleges for 2020 Best Field Hockey Colleges November 28, 2019 Deciding to compete in college can be a game changer for student-athletes. Best Track and Field Colleges December 2, 2019 Looking for the best track & field colleges? Check out our Top 5 by division. Best Beach Volleyball Colleges June 2, 2023 Best Swimming Colleges November 21, 2019 Many high school swimmers have dreams of competing in the Olympics, while others simply want to compete collegiately. Best Wrestling Colleges June 2, 2023 Best Baseball Colleges June 2, 2023 The rankings below are designed to get you started on your college search by surfacing schools that you may not have thought to consider. Best Football Colleges June 2, 2023 College Football is one of the most competitive sports and with a lot of big names it can be hard to decide on the right fit. There are things more important than what division the school competes in for football. Best Softball Colleges June 2, 2023 NCSA Power Rankings help student-athletes find the right college fit athletically, academically, socially and financially. Best Basketball Colleges June 2, 2023 NCSA Power Rankings helps student-athletes identify the right fit athletically, academically, socially and financially. Looking to Up Your Game? Check out these camps and clinics in your area to help you achieve that next level Change Location Change Location Midwest 3 on 3 2025 December 3 on 3 Tournament Sports Offered Basketball About 11 miles from you Competition (Event, Meet, Tourney) • Boys, Girls Jan 26, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Champlin Park 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Dec 7, 2025 - Apr 9, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Maple Grove 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Dec 7, 2025 - Jun 21, 2026 Midwest 3 on 3 2026 Osseo Maple Grove 3 on 3 Basketball League Sports Offered Basketball About 12 miles from you League or Season (Club, Association, Team) • Boys, Girls Dec 7, 2025 - Aug 23, 2026 Soccer Camps International West Ham United International Academy UK Sports Offered Soccer About 1580 miles from you Training (Camp, Clinic, Class) • Boys, Co-ed Nov 4, 2025 - Jun 21, 2026 Soccer Camps International Barça Academy Summer Clinic (FC Barcelona) Spain Sports Offered Soccer About 1580 miles from you Training (Camp, Clinic, Class) • Co-ed Nov 4, 2025 - Jun 1, 2026 Soccer Camps International Atletico de Madrid High Performance Soccer Camp Sports Offered Soccer About 1580 miles from you Training (Camp, Clinic, Class) • Girls, Boys Nov 4, 2025 - Jun 14, 2026 Soccer Camps International Manchester City Football Camps England Sports Offered Soccer About 1580 miles from you Training (Camp, Clinic, Class) • Boys, Girls Nov 4, 2025 - Jul 19, 2026 Atlanta Junior Rowing Association 2025/2026 Winter Conditioning - Competitive Team Sports Offered Rowing About 894 miles from you Training (Camp, Clinic, Class) • Co-ed Oct 12, 2025 - Dec 25, 2025 Soccer Camps International Liverpool FC Football Camps UK Sports Offered Soccer About 1580 miles from you Training (Camp, Clinic, Class) • Girls, Boys Nov 4, 2025 - Jul 12, 2026 View More More recruiting articles Best Swimming Colleges Many high school swimmers have dreams of competing in the Olympics, while others simply want to compete collegiately. How to Make Practice Fun for a Lacrosse Goalie How Do You Feel About College Scouting in Youth Sports? Why Coaches Admit to Playing Favorites Coaches love athletes who make the team better and don’t just think about themselves Stay in the Game: Ejections Are Up in Youth Sports 5 Questions Families Ask About Athletic Scholarships To help student-athletes understand how athletic scholarships work and what to expect, we’ve answered five common questions about scholarships. Four Things College Coaches Look for on Campus Visits Before visiting any college make sure your family is on the same page College Recruits Feel the Pressure of Specialization Why Are Young Athletes Quitting Sports? Kids want action, freedom and control over their activites Parents, Take Notice: College Coaches Are Watching You! Three Ways Beach Coaches Can Prepare Their Athletes for the College Level A Guide to 2019 College Sports Camps View all recruiting articles