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Everyone talks about the Power 4 Conferences.

12 Feb 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube segment, a former Division I coach (Speaker A) presents a ranked list of twelve Division I universities and their athletic facilities that are often overlooked compared to the traditional power conferences (SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12). The rankings, from 12 to 1, include University of Dayton, Grand Canyon University, High Point University, Rice University, Gonzaga University, Florida Atlantic University, University of Connecticut, University of Richmond, Coastal Carolina University, James Madison University, University of San Diego, and Liberty University. The speaker emphasizes that these schools offer strong exposure opportunities for athletes and invites viewers to comment for a free personal assessment, positioning the content as informal promotional guidance for prospective recruits.

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Here are the best D1 campuses and athletic facilities for the non obvious schools. Everybody knows about the power fours, the SEC, the ACC, the Big Ten and Big 12. But as a former D1 coach, I want to make sure I'm shining a light on great schools that are overlooked. So let's dive in. Coming in at number 12, the University of Dayton in Ohio. Coming in at number 11, Grand Canyon University in Arizona. They're fantastic. Make sure you check them out. Coming in at number 10, High Point University in North Carolina. Beautiful campus. Number nine, Rice University in Texas. Number eight, Gonzaga University in Washington state. Number seven, Florida Atlantic University, obviously in Florida. Number six, University of Connecticut. Number five, University of Richmond in Virginia. Number four, Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina. And number three, James Madison University in Virginia. Number two, the University of San Diego and California. And coming in at number one, Liberty University in Virginia. So if you're ever wondering if you're on track to get exposure and get interest and offers from these schools, comment map down below and I'll send you a free assessment. Good luck.