NCSA College Recruiting is the largest college athletic recruiting platform, with over 40,000 college coaches using NCSA to find athletes across 31 sports. Founded by athletes, we support student-athletes in their self-discovery and journey to playing their sport in college. For over 25 years, NCSA College Recruiting has offered recruiting advice and college coach connections to high school student-athletes around the world. We believe the right athletic and academic fit can launch a lifetime of success.As part of IMG Academy, the world leader in sports education, we help student-athletes on their path to playing sports in college and offer a holistic college recruiting experience. We instill skills and habits that form a foundation for success by enabling direct access to college coaches and expert guidance, by leading innovation in sports-minded education, by building a talented team that inspires the next generation of athletes, and by making a positive impact on our communities.
Written by the business, not verified by us.NCSA College Recruiting (www.ncsasports.org) has a 4.1 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 202 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Education & Training and its reputation is good. 20% of reviews are 1 star, a relatively high share; The business has replied to 89% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss User experience, Customer service. Last updated 2026-09-05.
Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated coaching staff for their extensive knowledge, helpful advice, and professional guidance through the entire college recruitment journey. Consumers also appreciate the intuitive platform and valuable online resources that make managing athletic profiles and connecting with college programs much simpler. Some reviewers were not happy with the high costs, noting that the required membership fees felt extremely steep and disappointing. Others mentioned frustrations with aggressive sales tactics, unhelpful customer service interactions, and long-term commitments that became rather stressful over time.
Auto-generated from all reviews of this business. For reference only.Tbh we were a little underwhelmed by NCSA for the first two years. However, after meeting Coach Santos Carrillo we have changed our mind. He was great to work with, very affable, knowledgeable and has the bonafides to back it up. He produced right away. We have had some very productive conversations with programs and an offer after we spoke with Santos. I would recommend NCSA because of our experience with Coach Carrillo.
NCSA really makes the recruiting process more manageable. The athlete and family still has work to do that no one can do for them, but having so many robust resources all in one place is really nice
A fantastic service as you step into the unknown of college recruiting While there is a lot of information online there is no substitute for being able to speak with people with experience across so many programmes who are independent in their view. Coach Nick (rowing) was helpful, proactive, had a ton of experience and knowledge and really made a difference to our Son’s outcome.
Helpful, direct and supportive. Grateful to have someone with this knowledge on our team!
If you have a serious athlete who is motivated to play in college I highly recommend getting an upper tier NCSA account for them as early as possible. We purchased a 2nd from the top MVP package when our daughter was in 8th grade. She will be able to utilize this package until she graduates from college. NCSA recruiters can help college players who are in a transfer portal if need be. Her recruiting coach has been extremely helpful by letting us know what to focus on and what her next steps are along the way. Our membership includes weekly live lessons on topics like what the different college levels for athletes and how to deal with performance anxiety. You can access these lessons in their website archive as well. Our daughter had a long term sports injury right before high school so her recruiting coach was great helping us navigate her recruiting process during that. Her recruiting coach also knows what goals are best for her to focus on and the steps it takes get there. We paid a one time fee that will help carry our daughter thru college. I have learned a lot from the online live lessons because those are run by experts in the topics covered. NCSA also has links for your child to explore what college campus life is like as well. NCSA is extremely worth it if you purchase a plan that lasts through college and you join early. Take advantage of the monthly recruiter phone meetings and attend live lessons. Your child will also be in the NCSA data base that college recruiters can view. We have been very happy with the services and recruiting help NCSA has provided so far!
Great customer service; positive feedback and useful information for a young player trying to be recruited.
Coach Amanda has been incredibly knowledgeable, offering valuable advice throughout our daughter's recruiting journey. Her insight have made a real difference in helping us navigate the process with confidence
The biggest value is the ability to find contact information for nearly every college and coaching staff. But there is more than that with all the seminars NCSA gives about recruiting, personal growth, work outs, acadmeics, etc. The ability to have a point of contact (Coach Foster for us) to ask questions and get coaching and evaluation sessions with, is a huge positive.
Jonathan is great! Communicates well and provides invaluable information! Would definitely recommend him to anyone!
A great opportunity to reach out to the schools your interested in and you learn a lot about the recruiting process.
My Coach is great and she does amazing making sure I get the information I need for my recruiting process.
Coach is great. She is very knowledgeable. Always has the answers we need. She also follows up with an email in a very timely manner with other information needed. Highly recommend NCSA.
Great interaction with coach who helped me and child.
NCSA has opened up incredible opportunities for my daughter. As a result of the exposure her profile has gotten she will have the opportunity to choose between a focus on her athletic career (D1,D2,NAIA) or her educational career with the option of attending elite schools at the D3 level. These opportunities would either not have been possible or would have been much more difficult to access without NCSA. She has been contacted by more than 70 institutions (email, phone, text) requesting calls and has been offered by more than 10.
Coach Sullivan is great! He takes time with me to explain the college recruiting process and my performance. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
We were paired with Tanner as our son's football recruiter. Tanner is knowledgeable, easily accessible, answers questions and gives advice. The recruiting process is stressful, but Tanner keeps us reassured and focused. The NCSA website is filled with great information and easy to navigate.
Coach Drew and NCSA Have Been a Blessing in Our Recruiting Journey Working with Coach Drew at NCSA has truly been one of the best decisions we’ve made in this entire college recruiting process. From day one, he’s been honest, straightforward, and incredibly supportive — qualities that reflect exactly what NCSA stands for. The journey to a Division 1 wrestling program can be stressful and confusing at times, but Coach Drew made it feel manageable and even exciting. He genuinely cared about our son’s goals and took the time to guide us through every step with patience and clarity. You can tell he’s not just doing a job — he truly cares about the athletes and their families. We always felt heard, supported, and guided in the right direction. Coach Drew went above and beyond to help us make smart decisions and stay confident through the ups and downs. I can honestly say I would recommend NCSA and Coach Drew to any family going through the recruiting process. He’s everything you hope for in a coach and mentor — knowledgeable, kind, and completely dedicated to helping kids reach their
Coach Pannone does a great job in assisting us through the college recruiting process. He is also tremendous at breaking down film and teaching.
What made my experience great .. was the day 1 attention this company provides. If you need to speak to someone there available. And schools do invite you to different camps.. I love this platform 😊
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