Get the timeline
What is on it
- Around 14: build the base
- Around 15 to 16: start looking around
- Around 16 to 17: reach out
- Around 17 to 18: decide
Every swimmer runs on a different clock. The ages are rough on purpose. Rules change, so check the current calendar at ncaa.org and with your club coach before you act on anything. No timeline can promise a scholarship, a roster spot, or a coach's reply.
Want it applied to your swimmer? See The 5-Day Club-to-College Path Review.