Elsebeth Birman is a former college student-athlete who is currently the Director of Player Development at Shenandoah University (D3) and the founder of Hoops Through Life.

In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions, Elsebeth discusses her own college sports recruiting process, the realities of D2 athletic scholarships, developing her own coaching style, her favorite D3 coaching memories, and much more.

When NIL became legal five years ago, most people assumed it would only benefit the biggest stars in college sports.

But the reality has been different and we think this group of alumni have found a way to align NIL with D3 in a really sustainable way that reduces donor fatigue.

Before a D3 coach starts to seriously recruit you, they will usually Google you. Before they call your high school coach, they’ll check your social media. Before they offer you a roster spot, they'll check your recent posts.

Your social media presence is part of your recruiting presence whether you like it or not. Today, we’re showing you how to build a social media profile that helps your recruiting process, rather than hurting it.

Most families assume the price on a college website is what they’ll pay - but it’s usually not.

In this 5-part series, we’re highlighting financial aid resources in each U.S. State (and D.C.) that can help NCAA D3 recruits and their families reduce the cost of college.

In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions, Scott Brosius talks about his recruiting journey, his professional baseball career, and what brought him full circle back to Linfield University, where he now serves as Athletic Director.

The conversation is packed with lessons for any student-athlete navigating the recruiting process, especially those frustrated that the big schools aren't calling.

No college offers yet from schools on your list? Take a deep breath.

Here are the 10 most common reasons that prospective college athletes don’t get offers, and what you can do about each one.

With v5 of the 2026 Camps List we have set a new mark with 460+ D3-focused college recruiting events.

There are events that are designed to get you recruited and others that are meant for skill development above all.

Most families assume the price on a college website is what they’ll pay in tuition - but it’s usually not.

In this 5-part series, we’re highlighting financial aid resources in each U.S. State (and D.C.) that can help recruits and their families reduce the cost of college at NCAA D3 schools.

This is designed for a prospective D3 sports recruit entering their Junior or Senior Season - But, if you are younger than that, you can still learn something!

Here’s our suggested blueprint for this Summer…

For most recruits, the college search process starts with athletics.

But in our experience the athletes who end up happiest with their decision usually think much bigger than just playing time, facilities, or conference standings.

Here are 10 factors every recruit should seriously consider before committing to a school.

We launched our live Q&A series with D3 coaches to make it easier for our readers to get their questions about school, sports, and admissions answered directly. And it has already lead to our subscribers getting D3 college offers.

Our next two Live Q&A’s: May 3rd with Case Western Head Coach Todd McGuinness and May 10th with Brandeis Head Coach Jean Bain

In this most recent episode, we were joined by the Head Coach of Swarthmore College Men’s Basketball, Shane Loeffler.

Parents and athletes stress over getting "cleared" by the NCAA Clearinghouse (now officially known as the NCAA Eligibility Center).

For D1 and D2 hopefuls, it’s a mandatory hoop to jump through complete with registration fees, complex core-course GPA calculations, and official amateurism certifications.

But if your target schools are in Division III aka D3? You can take a deep breath and skip the red tape. Here is exactly why D3 recruits don't need to stress over the Eligibility Center, and the one free step you actually should take instead.

We’re spotlighting the former D3 Athletes & Coaches who are now leading a team as a Head Coach in the 2026 D1 Men’s Basketball Tournament - otherwise known as March Madness.

In this year’s March Madness field alone, there are number of squads to root for: 11 Teams coached by a former D3 player (+1 borderline “D3” cases) and 5 Teams coached by a former D3 coach.

We’ve consolidated every single D3 men’s basketball program into one streamlined platform designed for recruits and their families.

Verified Contact Info: Head coach emails for each school

Fully Sortable: Filter by state, conference, or school to find your perfect fit

Built for Efficiency: Turn hours of research into a few clicks

Stop searching. Start connecting.

The calendar has turned to March and the fields of 64 for the 2026 Women’s and Men’s NCAA D3 Basketball tournaments are set.

Now it’s time for you to make your picks in our D3 Bracket Games!

The Head Coach of Pacific University Men’s Basketball, Justin Lunt, joins us for a Live Q&A on Sunday, 3/8/26 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.

This is a series designed to help high school recruits get their questions answered directly by college coaches.

Hey parents, this one’s for you.

You care. You’re organized. You want to help your kid find the best fit — athletically, academically, and financially.

But here’s the truth: When it comes to D3 recruiting, the best parent is a measured co-pilot, not the leader of the process.