College Athletics Jr Parent Night APLUS

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Follow your dream College Athletics Varsity Mentoring

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Tonight’s Program: Provide information about college athletics Help advise potential athletes and their families about their role in this process Introduce the NCAA Clearinghouse Dispel myths Answer any questions

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Do I Want to Participate in College Athletics? At What Level of Intensity Time Commitment will vary across Divisions and Programs Level of Play will vary across Divisions and Programs What is the coach’s background, success, and goals One year commitment (4 year retention is 25 – 30 %) The Experience will vary for every Student-Athlete

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The Building Blocks of Prospective Student Athletes: Recommendations for your students: Visit the campus if possible before senior year See the team play, meet the coaches and the players (Overnights?) Have your coach call with a recommendation Call the coach at the schools of interest. They want to hear from the student. Keep parents involved and in contact with the coach (at the end) Apply early to the schools of interest Be realistic in choosing the school How important is the sport to you? Are you committed to spending the time and energy necessary to be a successful student-athlete?

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The Building Blocks of Prospective Student Athletes: Recommendations for student-athletes: Play often with and against highest level possible Make the grades – do the work! Overachieve – the next grade builds on the previous year Begin the process (look at colleges on Naviance) Review NCAA Guide for the College Bound Athlete (handout) Register with the Clearing house Junior/Senior Year Develop a player resume and write to the schools of interest (handout) Produce a video if possible (keep it short, 10 minutes) Play at as many high profile events as possible AND PLAY WELL!!! Update important information – Playing schedule, Awards, Honors Prepare applications for admission

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Various Divisions in Intercollegiate Athletics: NCAA Division I: No tryouts, Athletic Aid NCAA Division II: Tryouts, Athletic Aid NCAA Division III: No tryouts, No Athletic Aid NAIA: Tryouts, Athletic Aid NJCAA Division I: Athletic Aid NJCAA Division 3: No Athletic Aid Athletic Aid will vary with the sport and the school Aid will be based on Coach’s interest and the need Programs without athletic aid work with Financial Aid

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What do coaches look for: Can the candidate play at their school’s level? What success has the student had in high school athletics? Do they have the ability: physical, tactical and mental attitude to be successful? Can they meet the institution’s academic standards? NCAA v. individual college’s standards Eligibility Center: “qualifier” status Does the candidate have character? Leadership ability? Goals for life and for sports? What is their behavior before, during and after a game?

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How Do You Express an Interest to Play? Meet with your HS Coach to see Contacts and Recommendations Write a letter & athletic resume to coaches or programs Fill out on-line questionnaires or mass mailings Visit the School and meet with the Coach Call or email the Coach 2-way street of communication Team sports v. individual sports High school v. club teams Highlight Videos

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The NCAA Clearinghouse & The Eligibility Center www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Division I & II Only Determines athletic eligibility for college 16 Core Courses (Division I) 14 Core Courses (Division II) Sliding Scale – Core GPA / Test Score Index Register by the end of the Junior Year Meet w/ your Counselor for Scheduling Approved Classes Fee $60

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The time line for prospective student athletes: Grade 11 Register with the eligibility center. Make sure you are still on course to meet core-course requirements (verify you have the correct number of core courses and that the core courses are on your high school's accepted classes). F-M HS - 331895 After your junior year, have your high school guidance counselor send a copy of your transcript. If you have attended any other high schools, make sure a transcript is sent to the eligibility center from each high school. When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999"). Begin your amateurism questionnaire.

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The time line for prospective student athletes: Grade 12 When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999"). Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature online on or after April 1 if you are expecting to enroll in college in the fall semester. Have your high school guidance counselor send a final transcript with proof of graduation to the eligibility center (After July 1st ).

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Questions for the prospective student athlete (see handout): What type of college experience are you looking for? Location… Close to home v opposite coast (3-5hrs) Academic, Athletic, Social, City/Country… Size…Team/Sport Specifics… How many players are graduating and what positions will be available? What are the time commitments of a student athlete? What is the training like in and out of season? What are the graduation rates of the school? (All athletes and the team) What is it like to be a student athlete? What are the academic benefits and special services for athletes?

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Recruiting terms: NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete Contact Contact period Dead period Evaluation Evaluation period Official visit Prospective student-athlete Quiet period Unofficial visit Verbal commitment Qualifiers Red shirting

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Know the process and the myths: Match student’s academic skills, athletic skills and desire to play with the appropriate college. Understand the Different levels of Athletic Scholarship (What is a Full Scholarship?) Explain to the student athlete that meeting NCAA requirements does not guarantee admission into a college. The student must still meet the college’s admission requirements. Make the Choice on the School Coaches leave programs Student’s interest change in the sport Injuries may occur that end a career Playing Time & Success of program may vary

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Questions? Thank you for your participation. George Jefferson Varsity Mentoring