Should I fence for a club or my high school team for college recruiting?

For college recruiting purposes, club fencing is significantly more important than high school team fencing. National rankings (JNPL) are built through USA Fencing club events (NACs, Summer Nationals), not high school competitions. College coaches primarily evaluate athletes based on their national club results, not high school team performance.

Key Points

• JNPL rankings are built through USA Fencing club events, not high school
• College coaches look at USA Fencing results, not high school records
• Club training typically provides higher-level coaching and competition
• High school fencing can be a positive addition but is not a primary factor
• Prioritize NACs and national events over high school tournaments

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