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An independent explainer, written for families working this out for the first time.

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General information about how university and college athletics are organised, what eligibility depends on, and how recruiting tends to work.

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Not an agency, not a recruiting service, and not affiliated with any association or school. Rules change between seasons — confirm anything decisive with the association or the institution itself.

• PathwaysThe main pathways into university and college sport in Canada and the United States, and how they differ.
• EligibilityWhat determines whether a student athlete can play: academic records, amateur status, and immigration paperwork.
• RecruitingContacting coaches, video that is worth watching, and the warning signs of a bad advisor.