Why are college bound football and basketball players not allowed to be sponsored through non-profit funding?

For many high school students, the college process is heavily dependent on athletic recruitment. Athletic recruitment is strictly regulated by the NCAA, and for football and basketball players specifically, there are other guidelines that must be followed in order to adhere to NCAA requirements.

NCAA regulations for football and basketball do not allow non-profit sponsorship for athletes for a number of reasons. One being that wealthy individuals who would provide this funding would likely want to assign specific players to their alma mater. Schools with wealthy and willing alumni would clearly have an unfair advantage, and in addition, this practice would not be fair to the entire pool of prospective college athletes.

This information is not easily accessible on the NCAA website, but with help from Athletic Resource, college athletes are able to access, understand, and comply with all NCAA restrictions. Athletic Resource, as its name implies, is a resource for any high school athlete who would like to play his/her sport in college. Here are some frequently asked questions that provide information about Athletic Resource.

Q: What do college recruiting services do?
A: College recruiting services provide the opportunity to connect students with colleges in order to obtain potential scholarships, so parents may not have to pay full tuition.

Q: What does Athletic Resource do that others don’t?
A: Athletic Resource verifies information (transcript, GPA, etc.) for every student compared to all others who don’t.

Q: What does Athletic Resource do for the money value?
A: Athletic Resource calls colleges directly and works with athletes one-on-one to create a profile to get athletes into their desired college to play their sport.

Athletic Resource provides a unique service to high school athletes who would like to play a sport in college, and if you would like to learn more about Athletic Resource’s mission or the recruitment process, please click on the logo below.