Expert guidance for fencing athletes pursuing college recruitment
Your recruiting chances depend on three factors: your JNPL ranking relative to target programs, your academic profile, and how proactively you engage with coaches. Athletes who rank in the top 16 nationally and maintain a 3.8+ GPA have strong odds at multiple D1 programs. The biggest factor most athletes underestimate is coach outreach — coaches can't recruit you if they don't know you exist.