The Top 100 D1 Schools with Elite Athletics and Strong Academics

For High School Student-Athletes and Families

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Whether your athlete plays football, softball, baseball, soccer, basketball, or volleyball, this guide highlights top D1 programs that combine elite athletics, strong academics, and a great student experience.

 

What's Inside the Guide
  • The most athlete-friendly D1 colleges across the country
  • Programs that compete at a high level across multiple sports
  • A list designed to help your athlete find the right fit, not just the most famous name

 

Who This Is For

  • Parents of high school athletes across all sports

  • Families who want real clarity on where their athlete might fit best

  • Athletes who are serious about playing in college and want options beyond the obvious

 

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This list has helped hundreds of families find great-fit schools they hadn’t even considered — and it can help yours too.

Hi, my name is Alex Swenson.

I help high school athletes get noticed, recruited, and offered, without wasting time, money, or years of potential.

Over the past decade, I’ve guided hundreds of families through the recruiting maze using a clear, step-by-step system that actually works. From overlooked athletes to college signees, I've helped them find the right fit—athletically, academically, and financially.

Whether your child plays baseball, softball, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, or any other sport, the goal is the same:

To get them seen by the right programs…
To get on the radar of real decision-makers…
To move from “unknown” to “offered.”

This is the system I wish every family had from day one.

If you're looking for a proven roadmap, not more guesswork, you’re in the right place.

Let’s get to work.

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Experience the Success of Our Premier Athlete Commits:

Jordan Martinez, Committed to LSU Baseball

"As a parent, all you want is to see your child happy, confident, and reaching for their dreams. But the college baseball recruiting process? It felt like a maze — overwhelming, confusing, and full of uncertainty. We didn’t know where to start, what was real, or if our son was even on the right path.

Then we found Alex and Premier Athletes - and everything changed.

From day one, we felt guided. Not just by a coach, but by someone who understood the system inside and out and actually cared about our son’s journey. The clarity, the strategy, the communication tools — it gave us a roadmap. More importantly, it gave our son confidence.

Within months, he started getting real interest from schools that were a great fit both academically and athletically. The communication, the video, the way he was positioned — it all worked together. And now? He’s committed to a program he loves, with a scholarship to boot. 

Premier Athletes didn’t just help us get offers — it helped us get peace of mind. We finally felt like we weren’t doing this alone.

If you’re a parent who believes your son has what it takes but just needs the right exposure and direction — this program is the best investment you can make. It changed our family’s life."

The Martinez Family,
Proud Parents of a Future College Baseball Player:
Jordan Martinez committed to LSU

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Helping Dreams Come True — One Family at a Time

 Jason Bloxsom

"Alex, we really appreciate all your help along the way! This process happen quickly and you were a big part of it. Thank you again!" 

 Elizabeth Mendez

"I wanted to say thank you for everything. Your program has been so informative and helpful. The future is bright. Thank you!!!" 

 Brian Samuel

"I wanted you to know your resources and advice have really worked and I'm very glad we are part of your program. Thank you!" 

Todd Patterson

"Ethan has verbally committed to play baseball at Winona State. Between the baseball scholarship and the academic stuff he'll have everything covered! You were a huge part of this! Thanks for all your help!"

David Stewart

“Alex, I wanted to say thank you. Henry has committed to Santa Clara. I think it will be a great fit for baseball & academics. They are going to give him a shot to play 2-way! Thank you for all your help!"

Keith Treonze

"I want to thank you for all your help and continued education and guidance.
Your help has been instrumental. Max is now a part of the 2.2% that makes it! WOW!" 

Real Stories from Parents & Athletes Just Like You