How to Get Recruited by a College Track and Field Team

Did you know that there are over 250 Division one and over 100 Division two colleges that offer scholarships for men and women for track and field? Not all athletic scholarships in track and field cover the whole cost of tuition, but they can put quite a dent in your tuition bill. Follow these steps if you would like to get recruited by a college track and field program.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Identify some colleges with track teams that you might be interested in attending. The College Sports Scholarships site provides contact information for all track and field coaches at NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA colleges.

2. Write to the coaches on these track and field teams and tell them you are interested in their schools. Find out what camps they recommend for your specialty. For example, if you are a thrower, your choice of camp will be different than if you are a runner.

3. Put together a package that highlights your skills and achievements. This includes medals, certificates and newspaper articles that you have been mentioned in. You can add letters of recommendation from high school coaches and coaches at camps you have attended when the time is right.

4. Look into some of the websites that connect coaches and athletes. Be Recruited is a fee-based site; Athletes Advance is free.

Tips & Warnings

• If a track coach asks you to provide more information about yourself, enclose copies of your materials and a clear, error-free letter outlining your achievements.

Resources

• Athletes Advance is a free database of student athletes.
• College Sports Scholarships offers lots of tips for track and fielders.
• Be Recruited is a fee-based service connecting athletes and coaches.

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