College Recruiting Process
If you are interested in playing lacrosse in college, the information below will be useful.
Coach Decker can help guide you through the process. Complete this form to let him know what your current thoughts are. College Lacrosse Information Form
Quick Links and Info
NCAA Eligibility Center - If you are thinking about playing DI or DII, you must be certified by the NCAA - it takes some time to get through it all so don't wait to do this.
September 1 - Junior Year Contact Rule - This is unique to lacrosse
More details on Contact date rules
If you are interested in playing lacrosse in college or even considering it, this information may be useful to you.
First - Let Coach Decker know right away - fill out the form at the top of the page - it is good for us to meet before you start reaching out to schools.
It is good to start the process during your sophomore year but options are open if you decide later.
Look at the lacrosse websites of schools you are interested in and look for their recruiting page. If you are interested in the school, Complete the recruiting form.
Know what the general entrance requirements are for schools you are interested in and be sure you are close or working toward achieving those standards.
US Lacrosse offer some great basic information on playing in college. That page mostly shares the process from the coaches end but very good to know.
Narrowing down your schools - This NCAA Directory is a good tool to use. Sort schools by division and then by sport. limit it to one state or do All and then sort the list by state
This search is for DIII, Women's Lacrosse, and all states (sorted by state)
Club Lacrosse in college - This is an option if your school offers it. Most girls schools this is a reasonable option. Boys programs club programs can be much more competitive due to Title 9 and fewer Men's college programs that have moved to club.
If you are serious about playing College DI, Dll you will need to complete the NCAA Eligibility Center - You can fill it out for Dlll as well but not required
There are also third party recruiting groups you may want to consider
I am using FieldLevel and it is free - Just let me know and I will send you an invitation to join.
NCSA Next College Student Athlete - it has great general information and has the full list of school at each Division Level for Women's Lacrosse that you can acess for free. I believe the cheapest package is $500.
Alumni Connections - Go to the Alumni Section - to see where they are. If you want to know more about their school or lacrosse program, I can do my best to get you in touch with them.
Below are clinics / recruiting camps that Alumni have shared
Framingham State University - played there - Emily Burnett (D) - She loves playing for the long standing coach. They are competitive in their conference and regionally - DIII. She has also excelled their academically. . Clinic Information Registration Form These are good to attend whether you are interested in playing at FSU or not - a good value!!
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