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NCAA vs. NAIA

Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by fastpitchdad1994, Oct 27, 2011.

  1. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:46 AM #1
    fastpitchdad1994

    fastpitchdad1994 Where is the GURU???

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    Looking on some feedback on the differences between the 2 organization. Based on what I have read on the net, NAIA schools are smaller and comparable to NCAA D2 & D3 schools. Any coaches or parents who have first hand experience with NAIA schools your thought would be greatly appreciated
     
  2. Oct 27, 2011 at 1:36 PM #2
    JefferMC

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    When I was in college, my school had about 500 students and played NAIA. Yes, NAIA are normally small schools that don't want to have to deal with NCAA rules and/or fees.
     
  3. Oct 27, 2011 at 4:05 PM #3
    WndMillR

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    NAIA has there own set of rules, championships, etc...
    Have own scholarship rules, playing seasons, etc
    It is not an NCAA sponsored school..

    Like playing USSSA instead of ASA....
    Not saying that NCAA is better, just NAIA is smaller, and operates under a different set of rules, guidelines, etc
    Not aware of any NAIA schools in NC, except for St Andrews next year...

    NCAA and NAIA schools rarely play each other.

    Heavily based in Alabama, Tenn, Ky, and Midwest, west coast....
     
  4. Oct 27, 2011 at 6:09 PM #4
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    NAIA

    NAIA can have powerhouses as admission standards and recruiting rules are different from NCAA. More freedom with both these areas. There are schools in this area that started at NAIA level!:coffee:
     
  5. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM #5
    Daddydobber*

    Daddydobber* Where Did He Go ???

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    Not aware of any NAIA schools in NC, except for St Andrews next year...


    Montreat !!!!!!!!!!!
     
  6. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:45 PM #6
    prklandsoftballdad

    prklandsoftballdad Set my brother FREE!!

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    Montreat is the only NAIA school in NC. They play alot in GA, KY, and WV. Very small school, but man is it pretty up there. New coach who will get that program rolling.
     
  7. Oct 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM #7
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    NAIA

    I believe that USC-Beaufort is NAIA affiliated. Ty could confirm. They have a new Softball program starting this year.
     
  8. Oct 28, 2011 at 12:15 PM #8
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    Note my post said started out as NAIA, not presently NAIA.
     
  10. Oct 28, 2011 at 11:53 PM #10
    Daddydobber*

    Daddydobber* Where Did He Go ???

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    Was referring to Windmillr about no Naia schools in NC area isn't Montreat still a Naia school ????
     

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