Okay, here’s my blog post about figuring out D2 colleges in Florida:
So, I wanted to get a better handle on the whole “D2 colleges in Florida” thing. You know, for my kid, who’s starting to think about college and sports. I started this whole process pretty clueless, just a parent with a vague idea.
The Initial Google Search
First, I just did a simple Google search. I typed in “d2 colleges in florida” and, you guessed it, got a ton of results. I started by clicking on a few of the top links, mostly from the NCAA website and some college listing sites. I felt a little overwhelmed, it was a lot of information to take in at once.
Digging Deeper into Lists
I noticed many sites listed the colleges, but I wanted a bit more context. So, I focused on making a list of my own. I opened a simple document and started copying and pasting the names of the Florida colleges that were labeled as “Division II.” It was a messy list at first, just names, but it was a start.
Checking Out Individual College Websites
Then, with my rough list in hand, I started visiting each college’s website. I figured the best place to get real info was straight from the source. I looked for their athletics pages, specifically, to confirm they were indeed D2 and to see what sports they offered. This took some time, each site is a little different, you know?
Making Sense of it All
As I went through each college website, I added notes to my list. Stuff like, “Oh, they have a strong baseball program,” or “This one seems to focus more on academics.” It helped me get a better feel for each school beyond just the D2 label.
My list includes these colleges:
- Barry University
- Eckerd College
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Florida Southern College
- Florida Institute of Technology
- Lynn University
- Nova Southeastern University
- Palm Beach Atlantic University
- Rollins College
- Saint Leo University
- University of Tampa
Finally get it
After all that digging, copying, pasting, and website browsing, I finally felt like I had a decent understanding of the D2 college scene in Florida. It wasn’t a quick process, but now I have a personalized resource that I can actually use. It’s not perfect, but it’s way better than that initial, overwhelming feeling I had at the start!