Do D1 colleges recruit athletes from community colleges?

I'm a student-athlete at a community college hoping to transfer to a Division 1 school. I'm curious about how often D1 schools recruit athletes from community colleges and what the process might be like.

Absolutely, Division 1 colleges do recruit athletes from community colleges! The process is similar to high school recruiting in many ways. College coaches scout for talent, often looking at stats and watching games or matches, and they may reach out directly if they're interested. The NCAA also has a transfer portal where coaches can see athletes who are interested in transferring.

Transfer athletes have to meet certain academic requirements to be eligible to compete at a D1 school, much like athletes coming straight out of high school. For example, these students typically need to have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher in transferable courses.

As a community college athlete with hopes of transferring to D1, it's important to be proactive. Contact coaches at schools you're interested in. Send them your stats, any footage you have of you competing, and your academic transcript.

For student-athletes, the process of transferring from a community college to a D1 school can be complex, so ensure that you become familiar with the NCAA rules and regulations to remain in compliance, and don't hesitate to ask your current coach for guidance, as they've likely helped other students on this journey in the past.

Good luck!