Why Stanford dominates small sports

After winning the women’s soccer national championship, Stanford now boasts 114 NCAA titles, yet the football team has never contributed to that tally. Instead, the Cardinal dominate the “Olympic” sports, and the Farm has become the hot destination for the nation’s top athletes. With a combination of academics and athletics, Stanford is truly unlike any other school in the country, resulting in the best overall athletic program annually.

Last year, the Cardinal won their 23rd consecutive Learfield Director’s Cup, which is presented each year to the school with the most athletic success. Stanford led the nation with four NCAA titles in women’s volleyball, men’s soccer, women’s water polo, and…