Recruiting guides for families
Short summaries of the rules and decisions that come up along the way. Every page lists its official sources.
Rules checked Oct 18, 2026. Organized by topic, for any graduating class and any state.
Scholarships & Offers
Verbal vs. written offers, what replaced the NLI, and aid at every level.
Read the guide →Roster Limits & New Scholarship Rules
The House settlement explained: 34-man rosters, the 11.7 cap and the new eligibility clock.
Read the guide →Transfer Portal & High School Recruits
Why college transfers now compete with high school seniors, and the D1 baseball window dates.
Read the guide →NIL for Recruits
What high school players headed to D1 must report, and what is not allowed.
Read the guide →Recruiting Scams & Red Flags
What paid recruiting services can and can't do, and the warning signs.
Read the guide →The JUCO Path
How junior college works and how players move on to NCAA schools.
Read the guide →MLB Draft Basics
Drafted out of high school? Advisors vs. agents and how to protect college eligibility.
Read the guide →Official & Unofficial Visits
Who pays, what you need first, and the D1 baseball visit changes.
Read the guide →GPA & Academics
Core GPA, eligibility by level and the 10/7 rule.
Read the guide →Timeline & Contact Rules
When coaches can contact you, freshman through senior year.
Read the rules →Go deeper in the playbook
Every guide turns into a step-by-step plan in the playbook: an offer worksheet, visit guide, glossary, budget checklist and more.
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