Do you want to play lacrosse in college?
This is the question you have to ask yourself! Playing lacrosse in college is a massive commitment and should not be taken lightly. The weekly time commitment for a college lacrosse player is about 35 hours of academics and 32 hours of athletics. If you do not want to commit that amount of time to lacrosse, then do not spend the time and money involved in recruiting and simple play for fun!
The process of getting recruited can be very puzzling and is not one-size-fits-all. Your recruiting process will be very different from any other player you play with. Our coaches guide our families through the process through constant communication. The keys below will help you stay focused and navigate the process.
NCAA
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a member-led organization dedicated to the well-being and lifelong success of college athletes.
Division I
Division I schools generally have the biggest student bodies, manage the largest athletics budgets and offer the most generous number of scholarships. Schools who are members of Division I commit to maintaining a high academic standard for student-athletes in addition to a wide range of opportunities for athletics participation.
Division II
Division II is a collection of more than 300 NCAA colleges and universities that provide thousands of student-athletes the opportunity to compete at a high level of scholarship athletics while excelling in the classroom and fully engaging in the broader campus experience. This balance, in which student-athletes are recognized for their academic success, athletics contributions and campus/community involvement, is at the heart of the Division II philosophy.
Division III
More than 190,000 student-athletes at 450 institutions make up Division III, the largest NCAA division both in number of participants and number of schools. The Division III experience offers participation in a competitive athletic environment that pushes student-athletes to excel on the field and build upon their potential by tackling new challenges across campus.
NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER
In order to play NCAA college lacrosse and receive a scholarship at the DI or DII level, you will need to register and be cleared by the NCAA.
The Eligibility Center, or Clearinghouse, is an NCAA organization that determines the academic eligibility and amateur status for all NCAA DI and DII athletes, sends important reminders, and creates a profile for DIII student-athletes.
NCAA Resources
Click on the links below for additional information regarding the NCAA and recruitment.