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Episode #155: Katelyn Smith on Recruiting

March 01, 2026 • Matt Rogers • Season 3 • Episode 155

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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

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