College College RecruitinRecruitin

gg

IT’S THEIR PARTY, IT’S THEIR PARTY, THEY INVITE WHO THEY INVITE WHO

THEY WANT.THEY WANT.

RecruitingRecruiting

The majority of college athletes are:The majority of college athletes are:

Not heavily recruitedNot heavily recruited

Not on athletic scholarshipNot on athletic scholarship

RecruitingRecruitingThe majority of colleges do not have

the:

BudgetStaffTime

To recruit every talented student athlete who exists.

Summary of Recruiting Summary of Recruiting Rules: Sophomore YearRules: Sophomore Year

You may receive brochures for camps and questionnaires.You may call the coach at your expense off campus.No contact allowed with coaches.No official visits allowedYou may make unlimited unofficial visits except during dead period.– Exceptions: Football & Basketball

Summary of Recruiting Summary of Recruiting Rules:Rules:

Junior YearJunior YearYou may receive recruiting materials and electronic correspondence beginning Sept. 1st of your Junior year You may make calls at your own expense.Coaches may call you beginning Sept. 1st of Junior Year. (June 15 for D2 before Jr. Year)Off campus contacts allowed starting July 1st after your Junior Year.No official visits allowedYou may make unlimited unofficial visits except during dead period.– Exceptions: football & basketball.

Summary of Recruiting Summary of Recruiting Rules D1: Senior YearRules D1: Senior Year

You can make calls to the coach at your expense.Coaches may call youOff campus contacts allowedOfficial visits may start after your first day of school senior year. (5)Coaches can contact you up to 3 times during senior year.Contacts are off campus conversations– Exceptions: Football and basketball

What Can I Do To Get My Child Recruited?

Accurately assess your athlete’s talent level by:

Talking to your high school coachTalking to coaches who have experience at the collegiate level.Arranging for your athlete to compete outside the local area. (Showcases, tournaments)Having an understanding of the talent level at the collegiate level. See a game or competition.Having a working knowledge of the odds of playing college athletics (see chart)

BEWAREBEWAREEverybody’s an expertBig Fish in the Small PondMoney spent doesn’t always mean an honest assessment is given.

Marketing Marketing your Student Athleteyour Student Athlete

Letter of introduction and resumeSubmit DVD or post on YouTubeEnlist the help of your coach–Connections–Phone Call–Letter

Marketing Marketing your Student Athleteyour Student Athlete

Arrange visits with college coachesAttend a showcase or college camp if interested in that school.

Coaches can’t recruit you if they Coaches can’t recruit you if they don’t know you exist!don’t know you exist!

ResponsibilityResponsibility

It is the parent’s and student athlete’s responsibility to do most of the preliminary work in the recruiting process.In most cases, when a college becomes interested in a student athlete, it will contact the high school or summer league coach and he or she can help from there.

Common Student Marketing Mistakes

Set realistic goals and expectations. It is OK to play Division III athletics.Don’t wait until your senior season to begin the marketing process. Start the beginning of your junior year.Don’t sit at home and wait for the phone to ring. Call the coach and set up a visit.

Important Questions to Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Ask Yourself When Visiting Colleges:Visiting Colleges:

Will I be happy here if athletics are no longer part of the equation.Am I willing to sacrifice a better education to play college athletics.Get on the field! 1.2 % of high school athletes play all 4 years of college sports.

Comments From Coaches

He big timed us last we called himAfter seeing a 2.39 on the student’s report card, “Ugh, that does not help the cause”“Love him as a player, cant take him as a student.”

NCAA NCAA EligibilityEligibility

and and Recruiting Recruiting SeminarSeminar

What Is the NCAA Eligibility Center?

The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies the academic and amateur credentials of all college-bound student athletes who wish to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics.

NCAA Eligibility Center Contact Information

NCAA Eligibility Center Certification Processing P.O. Box 7136Indianapolis, IN 46207-7136

www.eligibilitycenter.org

(877)-262-1492

Who Should Register?

Any student who wants to participate in NCAA college athletics at the Division I or Division II level during their first year of enrollment in college.

When Should I Register?When Should I Register?

Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse upon NCAA Division I or Division II Coaches requestAt the beginning of Junior Year

Let your guidance counselor know Let your guidance counselor know when you apply. when you apply.

How Do I Register?How Do I Register?

Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org$75.00 FeeFee waivers are available if you have already received a fee waiver from the SAT or ACT. (See High School Counselor)

Is There A Registration Is There A Registration Deadline?Deadline?

No, however, prospective student athletes must be certified as an amateur before they may receive an athletics scholarship, practice or compete at a Division I or Division II institution.

How Does the NCAA How Does the NCAA Determine Eligibility for Determine Eligibility for Division I & Division II Division I & Division II

Athletes?Athletes?

They determine academic eligibilityThey certify the amateurism of the student athlete

Division IIIDivision III

Academic certification is not requiredCertification of amateurism is completed by the college or university

What documents are What documents are required in order to required in order to certify eligibility?certify eligibility?

NCAA amateurism certification questionnaire (online) Cannot complete until April 1st of Senior Year.SAT or ACT test scores; Test scores must be reported directly from the SAT or ACT (9999) Final Official High School Transcript; Official Transcripts must come directly from the high school.Students request transcripts through the NCAA when they register; an electronic request from the NCAA is sent to Guidance through Naviance. The official transcript is then electronically sent to the NCAA from Guidance back through Naviance.

Amateurism Certification Amateurism Certification Review ItemsReview Items

Contacts with a professional teamSalary for participation in athleticsPrize moneyPlay with professionalsTryouts, practice or competition with a professional teamBenefits from an agent or prospective agent

Amateurism Certification Amateurism Certification Review ItemsReview Items

Agreement to be represented by an agentDelayed initial full-time collegiate enrollment to participate in organized sports competition

Additional information regarding NCAA amateurism

rules can be found at www.eligibilitycenter.org

Division I Eligibility Division I Eligibility RequirementsRequirements

Graduate from High SchoolComplete 16 core coursesEarn a minimum grade point average in your core courses: 2.3

Division I Eligibility Division I Eligibility RequirementsRequirements

– Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your core course grade-point average and test score sliding scale. Will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the 7th semester. (Before Senior year)

– 7 of the 10 must be a combination of English, Math or Natural or Physical Science.

– These 10 courses become locked in at the start of the 7th semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.

What is a Core Course?What is a Core Course?

Academic course in one or a combination of these areas: English, Math, Natural/Physical Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Comparative Religion or Philosophy.Class must be at or above your high school’s regular academic level (no remedial classes)

What is a Core Course?What is a Core Course?

Not all classes are considered core classes. Check your high school’s list of approved courses at www.eligibilitycenter.org or ask your guidance counselor.

Division I Core CoursesDivision I Core Courses 4 years of English3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher)2 years of Natural or Physical Science (including one year of Science lab if offered by your school)1 Extra year of English, Math, Natural or Physical Science2 years of Social Science4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or Foreign Language, Comparative Religion or Philosophy)

Division II Eligibility Division II Eligibility RequirementsRequirements

Graduate from High SchoolComplete 16 core coursesEarn a 2.0 grade point average or better in your core courses.Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68There is no sliding scale in Division II

Division II Core Courses

3 Years of English2 Years of Math (Algebra I or higher)2 Years of Natural or Physical Science (including one year of Science lab if offered by your high school)3 Additional Years of English, Math or Natural or Physical Science2 Years of Social Science4 Years of extra core courses (from any category above, or Foreign Language, Comparitive Religion or Philosophy)

Division II -ChangeDivision II -ChangeStudents enrolling at Division II College on or after Aug 1, 2018 will need to meet new academic requirements.Complete 16 core courseMeet the sliding scale of core course GPAGraduate from High school.

How is Your Core Course How is Your Core Course GPA Calculated?GPA Calculated?

Calculations are based on 4.0 scale;

A = 4 pointsB = 3 pointsC = 2 pointsD = 1 point

The best grades from your NCAA core courses are used.

Plus and minus grades will not be used to calculate your core course grade point average. Example: B+ = 3 Points

B = 3 Points

B- = 3 Points

SAT and ACT ScoresSAT and ACT ScoresYou must achieve the required test score on an SAT or ACT test before your full-time college enrollment.Your best sub score from different tests may be used to meet the minimum test-score requirementAll scores must be reported directly to the clearinghouse by the SAT or ACT (9999).The writing component of the ACT or SAT will NOT be used to determine your qualifier status.

Prep Schools and Prep Schools and ReclassifyingReclassifying

NCAA Clearing house clock starts when you enter high school.Student has four years to complete core course.Reclassifying is athletic not academic move.

Prep School and Post Grad Prep School and Post Grad YearYear

NCAA will accept one credit toward the calculation of the clearinghouse GPA.The NCAA will take any new SAT or ACT scores.