The Probability of Competing in College Athletics

Close to eight million student-athletes compete in high school athletics.  I believe the data showing the actual low probability of student-athletes who receive the opportunity to participate in college athletics needs to be consistently communicated by high school coaches, athletic directors, and administrators.  The following statistics provide a glimpse:

Per study by @NFHS_Org, the estimated probability of a HS FOOTBALL player competing in @NCAA is 6.5% (D-I is 2.5%). Numbers don't lie.
— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 29, 2015

Per study by @NFHS_Org, the estimated probability of a HS Men's Soccer player competing in @NCAA is 5.7% (D-I is 1.4%). Numbers don't lie.
— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 29, 2015

Per study by @NFHS_Org, the estimated probability of a HS BASEBALL player competing in @NCAA is 6.9% (D-I is 2.1%). Numbers don't lie.
— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 29, 2015

Per study by @NFHS_Org, the Estimated probability of a HS Men's BASKETBALL player competing in @NCAA is 3.4% (D-I is 1%). Numbers don't lie.
— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 29, 2015

Per @NFHS_Org study, estimated probability of a HS Women's Basketball player competing in @NCAA is 3.8% (D-I is 1.1%) Numbers don't lie.
— Craig Smith (@CSmithGoBlue) March 29, 2015

Information and data was courtesy of the NCAA, "Probability of competing in sports beyond high school" .  The article only included information on the aforementioned sports and Men's Ice Hockey.

The numbers do not lie.

Thanks for reading,

CS

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