The average age of collegiate athletes continues to rise each year. As a result, it is becoming increasingly difficult for recent high school graduates to compete physically with older and more mature athletes. With the average age of players increasing and the number of roster spots decreasing, finding the ideal college to continue an athletic career is becoming more challenging. 

Taking a gap year or post-graduate year can offer significant benefits, providing student-athletes with additional time to mature physically and mentally, further develop their skills, and improve their academic performance. This extra year may also open up scholarship opportunities and better position them for success in college athletics.

Gap years have become increasingly common and are often a wise choice for aspiring college athletes, offering them the chance to better prepare for the next step in their academic and athletic careers.

MFCA partners with several trusted organizations, both domestic and international, all of which have a proven track record of providing student-athletes with an additional year of holistic development after graduation, preparing them for success in college.