{"id":1516,"date":"2026-07-09T13:41:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.athletesagency.co.nz\/?p=1516"},"modified":"2026-07-09T13:41:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T13:41:34","slug":"a-parents-guide-to-u-s-college-recruiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.athletesagency.co.nz\/index.php\/2026\/07\/09\/a-parents-guide-to-u-s-college-recruiting\/","title":{"rendered":"A Parent&#8217;s Guide to U.S. College Recruiting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.athletesagency.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Screenshot-2026-07-09-at-14.37.12.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Screenshot 2026-07-09 at 14.37.12&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h1><strong>A Parent&#8217;s Guide to U.S. College Recruiting<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>For many parents, the thought of their child studying and competing in the United States is both exciting and daunting. The opportunities are incredible, but the recruiting process can quickly become overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>From understanding scholarships and eligibility to communicating with coaches and navigating visas, there are many moving parts and getting just one step wrong can limit your child&#8217;s opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The good news? 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In reality, international athletes need to actively market themselves through professional profiles, highlight videos, and consistent communication with coaches.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;About&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#fbfcfd&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|54px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>There Isn&#8217;t One &#8220;Right&#8221; Pathway<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>The U.S. college system offers many different opportunities, including NCAA Division I, II, &amp; II, NAIA, and Junior College programmes. The best fit isn&#8217;t always the biggest school or highest division- it depends on the athlete&#8217;s goals, academic interests, playing opportunities, and overall fit. 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