Your Guide to the Path from 919 Elite to College Football

At 919 Elite Football Club, we are committed to helping our student-athletes reach their full potential. Navigating the college recruiting process can be complex, but with the right tools and information, your family can take confident steps toward a future in college athletics.

Getting Started: NCAA & NAIA Eligibility

Before you can be recruited, you must register with the appropriate eligibility centers.

• NCAA Eligibility Center (Division I & II)

• NAIA Eligibility Center

• NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete 

Recruiting Success Checklist

Follow these key steps to increase your chances of being recruited:

Grades 8–9

☐ Focus on academics: build strong study habits
☐ Begin tracking your GPA and core courses
☐ Start building a highlight reel from game and training footage
☐ Set social media accounts to public and clean up digital presence

Grade 10

☐ Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
☐ Take the PSAT or Pre-ACT
☐ Begin researching colleges and football programs
☐ Continue to develop highlight videos
☐ Ask your coaches to evaluate your progress

Grade 11

☐ Take the SAT or ACT
☐ Contact coaches: email, DM, send your highlights
☐ Attend unofficial visits and college camps
☐ Maintain your grades and core course load
☐ Create a recruiting profile

Grade 12

☐ Finalize registration with NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Center
☐ Request final amateurism certification
☐ Submit FAFSA and apply to schools
☐ Narrow your top college choices
☐ Sign Letter of Intent if offered
☐ Stay eligible—don’t slack on academics