Track and Field - Where am I eligible for recruitment?

Athletic Recruits
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<p>Hi all, hurdler here going into his Sr. year. I am looking to be recruited for track and field in college. </p>

<p>Here are my times:</p>

<p>55m HH: 7.85a
110m HH: 15.16a
400m H: 55.23a
300m H: 39.0c</p>

<p>Since track is a lot more cut and dry about recruitment, where should I be looking and where would I be competitive? I have looked at the NCSA guideline page, but I'd prefer certain schools/leagues (ex. NESCAC) where I could be recruited. I'm asking for help because I don't want to waste my time or a coach's time with trying to work out recruitment where I don't have a chance. </p>

<p>Academically, I'm very sound for an athlete and I have a good volunteering background. Scores are also good for me. If there's anything else I can include, please ask.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I think you’d be very competitive in the NESCAC. Take a look at this years outdoor championships:
[url=&lt;a href=“http://www.nescac.com/sports/track/2011-12/championship/champ_results.htm]NESCAC[/url”&gt;http://www.nescac.com/sports/track/2011-12/championship/champ_results.htm]NESCAC[/url</a>]</p>

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<p>I agree that you could be competitive in that conference. Coming from someone who just went through the track recruiting process, I would advise you to send out as many questionnaires as possible. Even though I succeeded in getting an NLI from the school of my dreams, there were times during the recruiting process when I wished that I had contacted more schools. I feel like if you are someone who is undecided, uncommitted, and unbiased you’re in a good position to explore. Also, don’t worry about wasting a coach’s time. If you are not a fit they won’t pursue you. Also, don’t worry about wasting your own time either. You will only grow and increase your awareness the more you experience the world of athletic recruitment. Besides, you’ll only do this once. Finally, don’t limit yourself. Continue to look at meet results like those provided by varska and you might come across other conferences and programs that would be a good match.</p>

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<p>I second Fleurdelis’ advice. Do not worry about wasting a coach’s time … recruiting is part of their job. Their response (or lack of response) will let you know if they are interested very quickly. In addition, if you have specific school in which you are interested it will take very little of your time to fill out their recruiting forms to start the process. Finally, unless you are a top-top recruit in track & field A LOT of recruiting is initiated by the athlete. It sounds like you’re a great candidate (congrats) … so go to it and good luck!</p>