ABOUT THE NCAA
The NCAA, or National Collegiate Athletic Association, is the most recognized collegiate athletic organization that
implements the rules and programs established by its vast membership of participating colleges.
The more than 1,250 members of the NCAA are divided into five
categories:
- active colleges and universities
- provisional colleges and
universities
- conferences
- affiliated organizations
- corresponding
members
The 1,024 active member schools self-determine which of three
divisions they will be classified in and must annually meet membership
criteria for that division:
- NCAA Division I (Ia and Iaa are only American Football designations)
- NCAA Division II
- NCAA Division III
To learn about the differences between the three divisions click here. Accustomed to smaller liberal arts-based private education, the majority of SSFS graduates tend to enter NCAA Division III colleges, though many choose to attend NCAA Division I colleges as well. To see a list of College Choices made by former Beest Men's Varsity Soccer Program members click here. To see a list of those Notable Alums from the SSFS Men's Varsity Soccer Program who went on to pursue soccer at the collegiate level click here.
ABOUT THE NAIA
The NAIA, or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics,
is home to nearly 300 member institutions, each dedicated to displaying character and respect in both athletics and academics. NAIA colleges and universities can be found throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 14 regions, the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports. To see the NAIA membership list of colleges click here.
ABOUT THE NJCAA
The NJCAA, or National Junior College Athletic Association (often abbreviated as Juco), is still another organization dedicated to collegiate athletics. The NJCAA is
the governing body of intercollegiate athletics for two-year colleges. To see the NJCAA membership list of colleges by region click here. The NJCAA is organized in two distinct divisions:
- NJCAA Division I
- NJCAA Division III
ABOUT THE NCCAA
The NCCAA, or National Christian College Athletic Association, serves as both a national and international agency for the promotion of outreach and ministry, and for the maintenance, enhancement, and promotion of intercollegiate athletic competition with a Christian perspective. NCCAA member-colleges are divided into two divisions (NCCAA Division I & II). To learn about the differences between the two divisions, as well as to see the NCCAA membership list of colleges by region click here. The NCCAA is organized in two distinct divisions:
- NCCAA Division I
- NCCAA Division II
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