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10-25-2013, 06:19 AM
My son has been a NCSA member since the 8th grade. He is a senior now. It cost $750 back then. He goes to Gallatin County High School, which isn`t on any colleges radar and my son has a lot of talent, so I figured it would be a good investment. They have done a pretty good job as far as getting him exposure. They match the player to colleges that he would be a good fit for, according to size, athleticism, and grades. They also post on their profile key measurable and make a video when you send clips to them. I`m sure I`ve left some things out, but as far as the service, my son has been invited to many camps, and receives emails from coaches for game visits, ect. Hope this helps a little.
10-25-2013, 07:33 AM
All of what they do can be done by both parents and should be done by the coaches. But if you don't have the time then pay.
10-25-2013, 08:22 AM
That is true, but a lot of parents don`t know the ins and outs of recruiting. I know I didn`t ,but I have learned from NCSA and for my son it has helped a bunch.
10-25-2013, 08:47 AM
Here is some advice. There is always going to be somebody to take your money and say they can help you realize your dream of having your son or grandson get a college football scholarship. There are 2-3-4 services out there. They pen hook kids and parents with a rep and table set up at the various for profit combines.
A lot of times, these services will hook you up with a NAIA or D2 school which will give you a half or one-fourth scholarship (or less) and the rest is paid for with good 'ol student loans.
If your son is not being recruited, it is for a reason. Too small for a position. Bad hands. Too slow. Unfavorable BMI. Trust me. If you have the hands and the size and the speed, you will be recruited. Recruiters and recruiting services are in constant contact with HS coaches, sports writers, bloggers,..anywhere they can get information.
Rather than spending $1,000 to $2,500, you would be better served by meeting with your son's coach and position coach and say you are interested in your son going to the next level. They get calls all the time from recruiters. Then get someone locally to make you a nicely done highlight reel and also some video of a normal game sequence. Start mailing them out the summer of his junior year. Be realistic in your expectations. I would not mail tapes to Alabama. But I would take a good look at D2 and NAIA schools. That is where most of the NCSA kids end up going.
There is always the Rolex found in the weeds. Every year you will read about a few lightly recruited kids who were missed and end up blossoming at the next level. It does not happen very often.
If you are determined to spend $2,500 to help your child succeed at the next level, spend it on academic tutoring and ACT prep courses. A high ACT score will pay huge dividends in college.
A lot of times, these services will hook you up with a NAIA or D2 school which will give you a half or one-fourth scholarship (or less) and the rest is paid for with good 'ol student loans.
If your son is not being recruited, it is for a reason. Too small for a position. Bad hands. Too slow. Unfavorable BMI. Trust me. If you have the hands and the size and the speed, you will be recruited. Recruiters and recruiting services are in constant contact with HS coaches, sports writers, bloggers,..anywhere they can get information.
Rather than spending $1,000 to $2,500, you would be better served by meeting with your son's coach and position coach and say you are interested in your son going to the next level. They get calls all the time from recruiters. Then get someone locally to make you a nicely done highlight reel and also some video of a normal game sequence. Start mailing them out the summer of his junior year. Be realistic in your expectations. I would not mail tapes to Alabama. But I would take a good look at D2 and NAIA schools. That is where most of the NCSA kids end up going.
There is always the Rolex found in the weeds. Every year you will read about a few lightly recruited kids who were missed and end up blossoming at the next level. It does not happen very often.
If you are determined to spend $2,500 to help your child succeed at the next level, spend it on academic tutoring and ACT prep courses. A high ACT score will pay huge dividends in college.
10-25-2013, 10:26 AM
Everything you said is very true,to a point. Gallatin County doesn't get the press like a Highlands,Trinity, BG,ect. I paid $750 5 years ago,no way could I pay what these services cost now. My kid has put up very good numbers this year, in receiving, interceptions, kick returns,but he definitely isn't a D1 size player. He has D3 and NAIA schools recruiting him, but for me this was money well spent. I just wanted to tell my experience with NCSA, but it's not for everyone.
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