Learn more about the NCAA wrestling recruiting rules and calendar.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n From NCAA Division 1 to NAIA, every coach has a specific set of criteria that they\u2019re looking for in a wrestling recruit\u2014and it goes beyond the mat. When evaluating student-athletes, coaches consider academics, leadership qualities and potential just as much as athletic technique. After all, securing a college roster spot is limited, with only 2.9 percent<\/a> of high school wrestlers moving on to compete in college wrestling. This section will help student-athletes understand what coaches are looking for at each division level, how to lock down in-person evaluations, when to connect with coaches and what to expect when it comes to the different weight classes in college wrestling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take an in-depth look at the men\u2019s wrestling recruiting guidelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A full ride scholarship is the dream, right? Here\u2019s the thing: they\u2019re rare. Coaches can break up their scholarship money, meaning coaches are given a maximum number of scholarships they can award. For example, in NCAA Division 1, the average team size is 32 athletes and coaches have 30 scholarships available (schools that aren\u2019t fully funded will have less). Therefore, to make the most of their funds, coaches usually award partial scholarships, leaving student-athletes to pay for some or most of their college costs. To offset these costs, recruits with solid grades, high test scores and extracurricular activities under their belt can also qualify for grants, merit-based scholarships and academic scholarships. Student-athletes who have their sights set on a wrestling scholarship need to be proactive in their recruiting so they can be evaluated by college coaches early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s everything you need to know when it comes to wrestling scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n College wrestling coaches don\u2019t have the time to see every wrestling recruit in person, which is why a highlight video is such an important part of your online resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A well-made highlight video illustrates what a high school wrestling recruit has to offer in just a couple of minutes, but for your highlight video to be effective, you need to know exactly what coaches are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See what coaches look for in a wrestling highlight video.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wrestling camps and tournaments are an essential part of a student-athlete\u2019s recruiting journey for two reasons. First, they help level set expectations by allowing recruits to see how they match up against wrestlers from across the country. But more importantly, they provide an opportunity to be evaluated in-person by a college coach. Like many aspects of the wrestling recruiting process, picking the right camp and tournament takes some research and planning. For example, some tournaments follow traditional Folkstyle rules, while others compete using Freestyle and Greco Roman. In this section, we cover which tournaments attract the most talented recruits and college coaches from across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about wrestling camps and tournaments and find events near you.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Between the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, more than 500 colleges offer men\u2019s wrestling. When it comes to searching for the best college fit, there are several factors that student-athletes and their families need to think about outside of athletics, including academics, campus life and college costs. For example, athletes looking to stay close to home should know that several top wrestling programs are situated in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Even more, late bloomers or athletes who decided to pursue college wrestling later in their high school career might find that NAIA and JUCO programs allow them to continue competing while earning a college degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See all the colleges that offer men\u2019s wrestling. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n While NCSA provides student-athletes with an in-depth recruiting education, there are several wrestling recruiting websites that families can turn to when looking for advice. Websites like USA Wrestling<\/a>, FloWrestling<\/a>, and The Open Mat<\/a> can keep you informed about news and major events in the men\u2019s wrestling community. For men\u2019s wrestling recruiting rankings, student-athletes can visit NCSA\u2019s Power Rankings, or the NCAA website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDiscover what wrestling coaches look for in recruits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wrestling scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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