The “Balance” and Benefits of Division II Athletics Division I athletics own the limelight – their exposure in major revenue sports like football and basketball is on par with the pros. Division III, which does not offer formal athletic scholarships, offers college sports at a more relaxed pace. It includes academic gems like NYU and the University of Chicago, along with elite liberal arts schools like Brandeis and Williams College. Division II is the middle child of college sports: without the luster of DI or the rigorous academic reputation of DIII, it has struggled to define itself. But for an athlete who’s serious about exploring all the possibilities at the college level, DII is definitely worth another look. It offers a unique emphasis on the balance between academics and athletics. Read on to find out what makes Division II different. Limited Training Schedule Division II restricts how much time student-athletes can spend on athletically-related activities – exact rules vary some from sport to sport, but the guideline is 20 hours during the season, 8 hours in the offseason, and a week off around Christmas. This leaves a bit more time for family, friends, and homework. Athletic Scholarships Unlike Division III, Division II does offer athletic scholarships. They are not always as generous as DI scholarships (and most sports have a few less to offer) but many DII athletes supplement them with academic, leadership, and other scholarships. All Division II sports are “equivalency” (meaning coaches can divide each “full” scholarship into pieces and give it to multiple athletes). The number of available scholarships in each sport: Baseball: 9 Men’s and Women’s Basketball: 10 Men’s and Women’s Track/Cross Country: 12.6 Field Hockey (Women’s): 6.3 Football: 36 Men’s Golf: 3.6 Women’s Golf: 5.4 Men’s Ice Hockey: 13.5 Women’s Ice Hockey: 18 Men’s Lacrosse: 10.8 Women’s Lacrosse: 9.9 Rowing (Women’s): 20 Men’s Soccer: 9 Women’s Soccer: 9.9 Softball: 7.2 Men’s and Women’s Swimming/Diving: 8.1 Men’s Tennis: 4.5 Women’s Tennis: 6 Men’s Volleyball: 4.5 Women’s Volleyball: 8 Men’s Water Polo: 4.5 Women’s Water Polo: 8 Wrestling: 9
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 00:59:13 +0000
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