Division II Recruiting Reality | Katelyn Smith | Part II

In Part 2 of this Significant Recruiting conversation, Adams State University Athletic Director Katelyn Smith breaks down the realities of recruiting at the NCAA Division II level.

This episode covers:

• How the transfer portal is changing roster opportunities
• Why high school athletes are now competing with college transfers
• What NIL actually looks like at the Division II level
• How partial scholarships and financial planning work
• What Division II coaches are truly looking for in recruits
• Why fit, development, and retention matter more than chasing a level

If you’re a student-athlete, parent, or coach trying to understand where the real opportunities exist in today’s recruiting environment, this episode provides honest insight from the athletic director’s perspective.

For more about Katelyn Smith:  Adams State University AD | Katelyn Smith Bio

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