NCAA Division I Recruiting Standards
Notre Dame Track & Field Recruiting Standards
Real recruiting insight, coach-level perspective, and updated standards guidance for athletes interested in the University of Notre Dame.
Notre Dame Recruiting Overview
Understanding Notre Dame Track & Field Recruiting
Notre Dame remains one of the most recognizable and respected programs in NCAA Division I track and field and cross country. Recruiting at Notre Dame combines high-level athletic expectations with strong academic standards and a nationally recognized university brand.
As roster limits and transfer portal movement continue reshaping Division I recruiting, the process has become increasingly competitive — particularly at academically strong Power Conference programs like Notre Dame.
The standards listed below represent legitimate recruiting benchmarks directly connected to the Notre Dame coaching staff and should provide families with a much clearer understanding of what is typically required to receive meaningful recruiting attention.
Recruiting Standards
Notre Dame Women’s Recruiting Standards
| Event | Recruitable Standards |
|---|---|
| 100m | 11.69 |
| 200m | 23.90 |
| 400m | 54.87 |
| 800m | 2:09.61 |
| 1600m / Mile | 4:48 |
| 3200m / 2 Mile | 10:27 |
| 100m Hurdles | 14.21 |
| 300m Hurdles | 43.25 |
| 400m Hurdles | 61.70 |
| Long Jump | 19'4" |
| High Jump | 5'7" |
| Triple Jump | 39'10" |
| Pole Vault | 12'6" |
| Shot Put | 44'2" |
| Discus | 148'6" |
| Hammer Throw | 155'0" |
| Javelin | 136'0" |
Notre Dame Men’s Recruiting Standards
| Event | Recruitable Standards |
|---|---|
| 100m | 10.48 |
| 200m | 21.19 |
| 400m | 47.47 |
| 800m | 1:51.69 |
| Mile | 4:08 |
| 3200m / 2 Mile | 8:57 |
| 110m Hurdles | 14.12 |
| 300m Hurdles | 37.81 |
| 400m Hurdles | 52.90 |
| Long Jump | 23'9" |
| High Jump | 6'8" |
| Triple Jump | 47'2" |
| Pole Vault | 16'0" |
| Shot Put | 60'10" |
| Discus | 184'8" |
| Hammer Throw | 187'11" |
| Javelin | 189'10" |
*Recruiting standards and recruiting ranges can fluctuate slightly year-to-year based on roster needs, event-group priorities, transfer portal movement, and available scholarships/support.
Coach-Level Recruiting Insight
Why Families Work With Fast Track Recruiting
Willy Wood spent 20 years as the Head Coach at Columbia University and nearly three decades coaching at the NCAA Division I level.
That experience provides families with something most recruiting services cannot offer — real understanding of how college coaches evaluate athletes, prioritize recruiting needs, assess progression, and build rosters.
Fast Track Recruiting helps athletes and families:
Understand Realistic Recruiting Fit
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The New Recruiting Landscape
Division I Recruiting Has Become Increasingly Competitive
Families should understand that Power Conference recruiting has changed dramatically over the last several years.
Roster limits, transfer portal movement, NIL opportunities, and fifth-year athletes have significantly raised recruiting expectations across many Division I programs.
That does not mean athletes should panic.
It does mean families should approach recruiting strategically, realistically, and early — particularly at academically strong national programs like Notre Dame.
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