College Recruiting
Kent Denver offers opportunities for athletes of all skill levels to pursue their passions, be a part of a team and compete. We also ensure that our most serious athletes with ambitions of playing a sport beyond high school have the resources to get there, and our track record speaks for itself. Over the past five years, nearly 13% of our student-athletes have gone on to play a sport at the next level—more than twice the national average.
Playing at the Next Level
Every year after graduation, several Kent Denver student-athletes go on to continue their playing careers in college.
With the help and support of dedicated college counselors, coaches, athletic administrators and advisors, our students receive personalized guidance during the college search process to find a home that’s right for them.
Celebrating Our Athletes
Every year, Kent Denver looks forward to recognizing senior student-athletes who will be continuing their athletic careers in college. To that end, we have established guidelines for school signing days that align with the official NCAA signing periods. Browse our slideshow to see highlights from this year's Signing Day celebrations!
Zach Lewis (Vassar College—Lacrosse)
Nigel Fay (Lawrence University—Lacrosse)
Hayden Agron (Babson College—Lacrosse), Ruby Acharya (Connecticut College—Lacrosse) and Ava Buese (Chapman University—Lacrosse)
Riahn Singh (Macalester College—Golf)
Caleb Fay (United States Air Force Academy—Basketball)
Alexandria H. (Boston University—Track & Field) and Austin Duncan (Washburn University—Basketball)
Dylan Khailer (University of Colorado Boulder—Track & Field)
Tatum Johnson (Georgetown—Field Hockey)
Govind Kapur (Colorado School of Mines—Swimming)
Nigel Fay (Lawrence University—Lacrosse), Zach Lewis (Vassar College—Lacrosse), Caleb Fay (United States Air Force Academy—Basketball) and Yianni Balafas (University of Chicago—Football)
Hadley Carrington (Rhodes College—Soccer) and Ava Buese (Chapman University—Lacrosse)
Austin Duncan (Washburn University—Basketball) and Ava Buese (Chapman University—Lacrosse)
Class of 2026 College-Bound Athletes
The College Recruiting Process
We encourage students interested in pursuing college athletics to follow these year-by-year guidelines throughout their Upper School journey at Kent Denver.
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- 9th Grade
9th Grade
Be actively engaged on the playing field and in the classroom. Look for ways to build your skills throughout the year, and ask for feedback from coaches.
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- 10th Grade
10th Grade
Develop an academic plan, and create an athletic resume. With the support of your parents, coaches and College Counseling, begin to explore colleges you might be interested in for athletic and academic reasons.
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- 11th Grade
11th Grade
Make an appointment with your college counselor to calculate your NCAA Core GPA, and take your necessary standardized testing. Work with your coach to contact and visit colleges that you are most interested in.
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- 12th Grade
12th Grade
Continue to update your resume and highlight film, and schedule official college visits as necessary. Complete financial aid paperwork, and keep an eye out for important deadlines!