Former Notre Dame High School Athlete to continue football career at Columbia University

Kelly Hilinski’s commitment to Columbia University was a decision he knew would shape more than just his college career, but the foundation for his next forty years. His determination to play football at the collegiate level led to his decision to join NCSA Athletic Recruiting, an exclusive recruiting network that provides student athletes with the opportunity and technology to be proactive in their recruiting process. Not only did Kelly have the tools he needed for the recruiting process, NCSA also educated him on the steps he needed to take to achieve his goal.

Kelly has demonstrated the true meaning of “student-athlete.” Earning a 3.90 GPA, Kelly is a member of the National Honor Society, the Honor Roll, and is a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. He plans to pursue a degree at the university located in New York, New York.

As a varsity quarterback, Kelly is no stranger to a high level of competition.

Kelly’s self-motivation and trust in the recruiting process has rewarded him with the opportunity to play football as a Columbia Lion and earn a meaningful degree that will allow him to succeed in the future.