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
