The Tech Fall Wrestling Club stands
behind our wrestlers and actively facilitates and supports their quest for
scholarships and inclusion on teams at the next level in their chosen
school. In addition to supporting our athletes with recommendations, we
will reach out to the contacts we have made in the sport over the years to
distribute and spread the word for our deserving wrestlers.
SHOULD I CREATE A HIGHLIGHT VIDEO OF MY WRESTLING FOR COLLEGE COACHES?
Abolutely YES. Include clips that illustrate your hard work, attentivness
to coaching, your favorite high level moves and chains. Keep in mind that
coaches determine their level of interest in recruiting you by your video
communicates to them a complete picture of you as a wrestler.
WHAT ARE THE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES LIKE FOR COLLEGE WRESTLING?
College wrestling team rosters are usually 30 to 35 individuals in all
collegiate wrestling programs if possible.
Most wrestling scholarships are partial scholarships, meaning you will
have to pay for some portion of your education.
D1 Wrestling Scholarships - Per team there are 9.9 scholarships at
the DI level.
D2 Wrestling Scholarships - Per team there are 9 scholarships for
DII programs.
NAIA Wrestling Scholarships - There are 8 scholarships per NAIA
programs.
NJCAA Wrestling Scholarships - NJCAA can offer up to 16
scholarships for their programs.
Things to Know about College Wrestling Scholarships...
For the most part, wrestling programs are under funded. What this means is
that College coaches don’t have the money to travel the country and find
every potential recruit. It is up to you to make up the difference and
actively promote yourself to coaches. Getting together your resume with
your results, video and future competitions can ensure coaches get the
opportunity to learn about you.
Frequently asked Wrestling Scholarship Questions...
HOW DO YOU GET RECRUITED FOR COLLEGE WRESTLING?
Here are some important strategies and tips to get noticed, get recruited,
and get an opportunity to wrestle in college:
-Take the First Step.
-Take Academics Seriously.
-Don't Blow it on Social Media.
-The Right Fit Off the Mat.
-Start the Process Early.
-Choose a College for More than Wrestling.
WHAT ARE SOME TOURNAMENTS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLERS SHOULD BE ATTENDING FOR
WRESTLING EXPOSURE?
College coaches are going to the top state and national tournaments. The
top tournament in the country is Super 32 for High School wrestlers and
Fargo for Cadet and Junior wrestling during the summer. There are also
several high level Wrestling Tourneys to attend in Virginia and South
Carolina.
Collegiate Recruiting Rules by Division...
NCAA Division 1 wrestling recruiting rules NCAA Division 1
wrestling programs have the most restrictive set of rules:
Any time: College coaches can send recruits general materials, such as
questionnaires, camp information, non-athletic information about the
school and materials published by the NCAA.
June 15 after sophomore year: Student-athletes can receive personal
contact and recruiting materials. Coaches can call athletes, send text
messages, direct messages and emails, as well as make verbal offers.
August 1 before junior year: Recruits can begin taking unofficial visits
and official visits to schools. Student-athletes can take one official
visit per school and are limited to five total official visits. For
example, a wrestling recruit might take three official visits in the fall
of junior year, and then two in the spring. Additionally, wrestling
coaches can also conduct off-campus contact with recruits
NCAA Division 2 wrestling recruiting rules
NCAA Division 2 recruiting rules are slightly more lenient than Division
1, especially when it comes to visits:
Any time: Like Division 1, coaches can send recruits general materials at
any point, including questionnaires, camp brochures, NCAA materials and
non-athletic information about the school. Student-athletes can go on an
unofficial visit, and they aren’t restricted in the number of unofficial
visits they take.
June 15 after sophomore year: College coaches can call, text, email,
direct message and conduct off-campus contact with an athlete and/or their
family. Student-athletes can also begin taking official visits at this
time. They are allowed one visit per college and are granted unlimited
total visits to Division 2 schools.
NCAA Division 3 wrestling recruiting rules
NCAA Division 3 doesn’t have limits on when coaches can contact recruits.
There are only restrictions in place around off-campus contact and
official visits. Wrestling student-athletes will find that most Division 3
coaches recruit during junior and senior year.
Any time: Student-athletes can receive printed materials—recruiting or
generic. Coaches can call, email, text and send direct messages to
student-athletes. Recruits can go on an unofficial visit at any point
during high school and aren’t restricted in the number of unofficial
visits they take.
After sophomore year: Coaches can contact student-athletes off campus.
January 1 of junior year: Student-athletes can start taking official
visits. They’re allowed one visit per college and can take as many
official visits to Division 3 programs as they like. Many wrestling
recruits visit Division 3 schools in late winter and spring of their
junior year.
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