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Please pick up your information packet.
Preparing for the future
Willis Athletic College Night
Willis High School Signing Class of 2012
Fred Nixon
Quan West
Mitchell Kight
Robert Johnson
Autrey Golden
Erin Reece
Demarcus Kizzie
Zach Blake
Andrew Rodriguez
Trevon Tatum
Ryan Wilgers
Willie Gillispie
Cameron Johnson
Kevin Markham
Katelyn Bates
Grace Estes
Cali Roper
Zach Goodlander
Holden Helmnik
Texas State
Iowa State
Trinity University
Avila University
University of Texas El Paso
Cisco Jr. College
University of Texas El Paso
Texas Lutheran University
Texas Lutheran University
Arkansas Tech University
East Tx Baptist University
Illinois College
Angelina Junior College
North Central Junior College
Corpus Christi A&M
Texas Lutheran University
Rice University
Sam Houston State University
University of Texas
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Baseball
Baseball
Softball
Softball
Track
Track
Baseball
Willis High School Signing Class of 2011
Johnathan Culp
Terrail Bush
Justin Harris
Gus Antonio
Hope Estes
Rachel Mccrary
Sarah Debrow
Matt Danton
Taylor Schneider
Garrett Grantom
Mary Hardin Baylor
Hardin Simmons University
Hardin Simmons University
Hardin Simmons University
Trinity Valley JC
Abilene Christian University
St. Edwards University
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Wharton County Junior College
University of Nebraska Kearney
Football
Football
Football
Football
Softball
Softball
Softball
Baseball
Volleyball
Wrestling
Willis High School Signing Class of 2010
Brent Walters
Trey Shepherd
Evan Hollins
Devante Graham
Phillip Olsommer
Colton Turner
Emma Nelson
Candace Luna
Jennie Watkins
Chelsea Corona
Julia fishbein
Shelby Stephens
Lamar University
Trinity Valley University
Southern Nazarene
New Mexico Military Institute
Avila University
St. Marys University
University of Houston
Lon Morris
Colby College
Mississippi College
East Texas Baptist
UT Dallas
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Swimming
Softball
Volleyball
Girls Soccer
Girls Soccer
Softball
Willis High School Signing Class of 2009
Everett Reed
Austin Luke
Ryan Lasky
Mason Felder
Justin Hawthorne
Texas Lutheran University
TVCC / Southern Arkansas
UTEP
Kansas Wesleyan University
Mary Hardin Baylor University
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Going “Pro”
NCAA Public Service Announcement
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Going “Pro”
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# of H.S. Athletes Who Become:
NFL players - .37%
MLB players - .33 %
NBA players - .21%
TOTAL – .91% become professional
athletes
What Are Your Odds ?
# of H.S. Athletes Who Become:
– 8.7 %
 Lawyers – 6.9 %
 Businessmen – 15.6 %
 TOTAL – 31.2 % become doctors, lawyers,
and Businessmen
 Doctors
INTRODUCTION:
WHY IS EDUCATION
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IMPORTANT?
There are nearly one million high school football players
and about 500,000 basketball players. Of that number,
about 250 make it to the NFL and about 50 make it to the
NBA.
 Less than 3 percent of college seniors will play one year
in a professional sport.
 The odds of a high school football player making it to the
pros at all – let alone having a career – are about 6,000 to
1; the odds for a high school basketball player – 10,000 to
1.
 Take a hard look at the numbers and think about what
will matter in the long run – a college education.
Willis Athletics
What
we do to prepare
your student – athlete
for the future.
Willis Athletics
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1. Teach life skills
 Physical
Conditioning & Development
 Discipline
 Relating to Peers
 Relating to Authority
 Reacting to & Handling Emotions
College Night
OVERVIEW
 Four
parts of Initial eligibility.
 Initial Eligibility rules.
 How to assist students with the
initial eligibility process
 Recruiting.
Four Parts of Initial Eligibility
1.
Graduation from high school.
2.
Minimum core grade-point average.
3.
Minimum ACT or SAT test score.
4.
Completion of 16 Core Courses
How to Assist Your Students
Freshman / Sophomore Year
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Guide students in their selection of CORE
COURSES
Meet high-school graduation requirements.
Make great Semester grades. (A’s & B’s)
Take PSAT (Beginning of Sophomore year)
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Attend Prep Classes for ACT/SAT during your Soph.
year
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Take SAT or ACT at the end of Sophomore year
How to Assist Your Students
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Take Core Classes And Make Great Grades in
Core Classes
A
core course must:
 Be
an academic course in one or a combination of these
areas:
 English, mathematics, natural/physical science,
social science, foreign language.
How to Assist Your Students
Junior year
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Attend Prep Classes for ACT/SAT during your junior year.
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Make great Semester grades
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At the end of junior year
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Take ACT or SAT test
Make great Semester grades
Register on line with the NCAA eligibility center. (During
the summer between your Junior and Senior year)
Counselor sends six-semester transcripts to the
eligibility center (You must have a transcript release form
on file with your school)
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SAT / ACT
QUESTIONS
SAT & ACT TEST
Where to Sign up????
Signing up for the SAT
Go to www.collegeboard.org
(you will need ss#, credit card, and make sure to print admission ticket)
Signing up for the ACT
Go to www.actstudent.org
(you will need ss#, credit card, and make sure to print admission ticket)
When signing up make sure your username is your first name,
last name or first name middle initial, last name. Your
PASSWORD needs to be wewillwin14, wewillwin15, or
wewillwin16 (The number represents the year you graduate)
2014 SAT Test Dates
Test Date
 May 3, 2014
 June 7, 2014
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Test Fee
Late Fee
Registration Deadline
April 4, 2014
May 9, 2014
$51.00
$27.50
Reg. Registration
w/Late Fee
$51.00
$78.50
If you are short on time, registration packets must be
postmarked by the Registration Deadline dates.
2014 ACT Test Dates
Test Date
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April 12, 2014
 June 14, 2014
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Registration Deadline
March 7, 2014
May 9, 2014
Test Fee (No Writing) $36.50
Test Fee ( + Writing) $52.50
Late Fee
$23.00
Standby Fee
$45.00
If you are short on time, registration packets must be postmarked
by the Registration Deadline dates.
SAT & ACT TEST
If you are a student who is on free or reduced
lunch, you can get a fee waiver for the SAT ,
ACT, and Eligibility Center. (see your
counselor-Mrs. Whitman)
You can use the SAT/ACT fee waivers starting your junior year.
You can use one fee waiver for each test (maximum of one (each)
per year). We like our athletes to take the test starting sophomore
year, so you would have to pay for that one. The eligibility center
fee waiver doesn’t need to be used until the end of junior year or
beginning of your senior year.
SAT & ACT TEST
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What score must I make on the SAT or
ACT to secure that I will qualify for
college?
 The
minimum score will vary according to
you’re CORE GPA, in correlation with the
sliding scale.
To Qualify for Division 1 & 1AA
You will need a minimum Core GPA of 2.3
CORE GPA
SAT (Verb/Math only)
ACT
3.550 and above
400
37
3.525
410
38
3.500
420
39
3.475
430
40
3.450
440
41
3.425
450
41
2.150
960
81
2.125
970
82
2.100
980
83
2.075
990
84
2.050
1000
85
2.025
1010
86
2.000
1020
86
To Qualify for Division 2
You will need a minimum Core GPA of 2.0
You will usually need a score of
860 on SAT and 19 on the
ACT
To Qualify for Division 3 and NAIA
You will need to meet 2 of 3 requirements:
You will need a minimum Core GPA of 2.0 or 2.5
depending on School (Some NAIA don’t use core, but
use overall GPA.)
You will usually need a score of 860 on SAT and 19 on the
ACT (The higher the score, the more academic money
they will be able to help you with)
You will need to rank in the top half of your class
SAT & ACT TESTS
When should I take the test?
 You should consider taking the test during
the spring of your Sophomore year.
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 How
many times can I take the test?
 The test can be taken as many times as
one desires.
SAT TEST
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3 hour test that measures verbal and mathematic
reasoning skills.
 Math section includes algebra, geometry, data
analysis, probability and statistics.
 Critical reading, sentence completion and analogies.
 A writing Section has been added.
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Score will be 200-800 for each section.
 For athletic purposes they will only use the Math
& Verbal sections to determine
qualification.(There are some schools that will
require all three parts).
 For more info, go to www.collegeboard.org
ACT TEST
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3 hr. curriculum test that consists of Reading,
English, Science and Math (optional writing).
Tests what you have learned in high school.
Scores range from 1 to 36.
As a general rule, a score of 18 will qualify.
For more info, go to www.actstudent.org
Comparing the SAT/ACT Test
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SAT tests aptitude, or ability of the
student.
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SAT penalizes the student for incorrect
answers (therefore it is not wise to answer
every question).
Comparing the SAT/ACT Test
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ACT does not penalize the student for
incorrect answers (therefore the student
needs to answer every question).
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ACT tests for content knowledge, or what
the student has learned from their high
school curriculum.
SAT & ACT TESTS
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Is it possible to interchange scores on
the SAT ?
 YES,
It is possible and suggested to
interchange scores as you desire. One
can interchange a Math or Verbal score
from one test to another to accumulate the
highest possible score.
Interchanging your test scores:
SAT
Math
Verbal
Total Score
SAT 10/10
350
470
820
SAT 12/11
420
440
860
Scores used
420
470
890
ACT
Math
Science
English
Reading
Composite
ACT 10/10
13
16
13
17
14
ACT 12/11
17
14
18
16
16
Scores
used
17
16
18
17
17
How to Assist Your Students
During their 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th grade year
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Continue to monitor course selection.
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Accumulate a High CORE G.P.A
Attend Prep Classes for ACT/SAT
Make great Semester grades
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NCAA
Initial Eligibility
Initial Eligibility
Requirement for DIV I-IA
2014
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16 Core Courses
4 years of English
3 years of math (at Algebra I or higher)
2 years of science (one must be a lab)
1 year of additional English, math or
science
2 years of social studies
4 years of additional core-course units (any
above, foreign language)
Initial Eligibility
Requirements Division II
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16 Core Courses
3 years of English
2 years of math (at Algebra I or higher)
2 years of science (one must be a lab)
3 years of additional English, math or
science
2 years of social studies
4 years of additional core-course units (From
any area above or foreign language)
NCAA Requirements
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NCAA-Division III: Based on eligibility
requirements set by the member institution
and the college’s participating athletic
conference.
CORE COURSES GRADE VALUES
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To determine the core-course grade-point average,
convert each grade earned
**Semester Avg. Grades**
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A = 4 GRADE POINTS
B = 3 GRADE POINTS
C = 2 GRADE POINTS
D = 1 GRADE POINTS
Honors or advanced Placement Course Grade Point
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A = 5 GRADE POINTS
B = 4 GRADE POINTS
C = 3 GRADE POINTS
WILLIS CORE COURSES GRADE VALUES
**Semester Avg. Grades**
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A
B
C
D
(90 -100) = 4 GRADE POINTS
(80-89) = 3 GRADE POINTS
(75-79) = 2 GRADE POINTS
(70-74) = 1 GRADE POINTS
Honors or advanced Placement Course Grade Point
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A = 5 GRADE POINTS
B = 4 GRADE POINTS
C = 3 GRADE POINTS
D = 2 GRADE POINTS
NCAA Requirements
NCAA Division I-A, Division I-AA:
 16 Core Courses
 Minimum SAT Score of 840 (Depends on Sliding Scale)
 Minimum ACT Score of 18 (Depends on Sliding Scale)
 Minimum CORE GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0
scale.
**SAT & ACT Score my vary depending on
the Sliding Scale.
NCAA Requirements
NCAA Division II:
 16 Core Courses
 Minimum SAT Score of 820
 Minimum ACT Score of 18
 Minimum CORE GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0
scale.
NCAA Requirements
NCAA DIV III & NAIA:
 Qualification criteria are based on any 2 of
the 3 requirements outlined below.
A
minimum GPA of 2.0 -2.5 on a 4.0 scale
 A combined score for the SAT of 860 or ACT
of 19
 Rank top 50% of high school graduating class
NCAA Eligibility Center
Approved Core Courses for
Willis High School – 447565
Approved Core Courses – an academic course in one or a combination of English, Math,
Science, Social Science (studies), foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy,
four-year college preparatory, and be at or above regular academic level.
4 years English
3 years Math (Algebra 1 or higher)
2 years Science
1 additional year of English, Math, or Science
2 years Social Studies
4 years of additional courses from any area above or foreign language, nondoctrinal
religion/philosophy
Computer science courses can be used only if your high school grants graduation credit in math
or natural/physical science and the courses appear on core course list under math or science.
NCAA Requirements
SLIDING SCALE
The sliding scale is a combination of CORE GPA
& SAT OR ACT SCORES. The sliding scale is
designed to correlate the core GPA & exam to
develop the score index for college
qualification. This only applies to Division I
and Division I-AA
Division I Initial-Eligibility Index
Current Rule
This is an abbreviated version of the index. For the full index, see
the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete.
Core GradePoint Average
SAT
ACT
2.500
840
68
2.300
900
75
2.100
970
82
2.000
1010
86
(Sum of Scores)
Initial Eligibility
 To View any New Rules…
 Go to www.ncaa.org
 Go to the Custom Home Pages pull-down
menu.
 Select Prospect/Parent page.
 Follow prompts.
NCAA
Eligibility Center
Eligibility Center Registration
You can register for the Eligibility
Center online at
http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
Make sure you let your students’
counselor know what your username
and password are.
What the Eligibility Center is!!
The eligibility center evaluates your academic
record to determine if you are eligible to
participate in a Division I or II college as a
freshman student-athlete.
**(The eligibility center is not the NCAA, but an
organization that performs services relative to
initial eligibility for the NCAA.)
Who Needs to Register with the eligibility
center?
A student who plans to attend an
NCAA Division I or II institution
and
Who wishes to participate in
intercollegiate athletics.
Eligibility Center VOCABULARY
QUALIFIER,
A qualifier is a student – athlete who has met all the requirements of the eligibility center or NCAA.
NON-QUALIFIER,
A non-qualifier is a student who has not graduated from high school or who has presented neither the corecurriculum grade-point average and/or SAT / ACT scores required for a qualifier. He or She can ‘t
receive aid, cannot practice, and cannot compete in the first year of enrollment
When Should Students Register?
Register on-line at the conclusion
of the junior year.
The eligibility center will not
process a transcript with fewer
than six semesters represented.
College
Recruiting
RECRUITING HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
The Recruiting process is a highly exciting
time for all young athletes. It is often a time
when all their hard work both academically
and athletically finally begins to show visible
results.
What do I as an athlete and a parent need
to know about the recruiting process?
RECRUITING TERMINOLOGY
Contact – this occurs any time a coach
has any face to face contact with you or
your family off their campus and more
than a hello is said.
This also includes any contact with you or
your family by the coach at your high
school or anywhere you are competing.
RECRUITING TERMINOLOGY
Contact Period – During this time,
a college coach may have in person
contact with you and/or your parents on
or off the college’s campus. The coach
may also watch you play or visit your
high school. You and your parents may
visit a college campus and the coach may
write and telephone you during this
period.
RECRUITING TERMINOLOGY
Dead Period – The college coach
may not have any in person contact
with you or your parents at any time in
the dead period.
RECRUITING TERMINOLOGY
Evaluation – An evaluation is an
activity by a coach to evaluate your
academic or athletics ability. This
would include visiting your high
school or watching you practice or
compete.
RECRUITING TERMINOLOGY
Evaluation Period – The college coach may
watch you play or visit your high school, but
cannot have any in-person conversations
with you or your parents off the colleges
campus. You and your parents can visit a
college campus during this period. A coach
may write and telephone you or your parents
during this time.
RECRUITING TERMINOLOGY
Official Visit – any visit to a college
campus by you or your parents paid for by
the college. The college may pay the
following expenses.
-Transportation to and from
-Room and Meals 3 per day
-Reasonable entertainment expenses, including
-3 comp admissions to a home game.
RECRUITING TERMINOLOGY
Official Visit cont’d – Before a college
may invite you on an official visit, you
will have to provide the college with a
copy of your high-school transcript
(Division I & II only), and SAT, ACT
Score, and be registered with Eligibility
Center.
RECRUITING TERMINOLOGY
Quiet Period – The college coach may not
have any in person contact with you or you
parents off the college’s campus. The coach
may not watch you play or visit you high
school during this period. You and your
parents may visit a college campus during
this time. A coach may write or telephone
you or your parents during this time.
RECRUITING TERMINOLOGY
Unofficial Visit – Any visit by you an your parents
to a college campus paid for by you or your
parents. The only expense you may receive from
the college is three complimentary admissions to a
home athletics contest. You may make as many
unofficial visits as you like and may take those visits
at any time. The only time you cannot talk with a
coach during an unofficial visit is during a dead
period
RECRUITING
The recruiting process for most Division I athletes
usually begins at the beginning of their Sophomore
year of High School.
This does not mean that no contact means no
chance of Scholarship.
Recruiting Sophomore
Year (Class 2016)
Division 1 FCS & FBS
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Recruiting Materials
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May receive questionnaires and camp brochures only
Phone calls.
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You may make calls to coach at your expense only.
 College coach can not call you.
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Off Campus Contact.
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Official Visit.
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Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Unofficial Visit.
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You may make an unlimited number of unofficial visits
Recruiting Junior
Year (Class 2015)
Division 1 FCS & FBS
 Recruiting Materials
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You may begin receiving mail September 1 of your Junior year
Phone calls.
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You may make calls to coach at your expense only.
 College coach can call you once beginning April 15 – May 31.
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Off Campus Contact.
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Official Visit.
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Not Allowed
Not Allowed
Unofficial Visit.
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You may make an unlimited number of unofficial visits
Recruiting Senior
Year (Class 2014)
Division 1 FCS & FBS
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Recruiting Materials
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Phone calls.
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Allowed beginning opening day of classes your senior year.
You are limited to one official visit per college up to a maximum of 5 visits to division 1
colleges
Unofficial Visit.
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Allowed beginning November 25.
Official Visit.
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You may make calls to coach at your expense only.
College coach can call you once a week beginning September 1.
Off Campus Contact.
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Allowed
You may make an unlimited number of unofficial visits
Evaluations & Contacts.
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Up to 6 contacts during your senior year beginning November 25. Only one evaluation
during September, October, and November.
Recruiting Sophomore
Year (Class 2016)
Division II
Same as Division I
 Receive
brochures for camps.
 You may visit or call unlimited amount of
times.
 No contact by Coaches, or Faculty.
Recruiting Junior
Year (Class 2015)
Division II
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Recruiting Materials - A coach may
begin sending you printed recruiting
materials Sept. 1 of this year.
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Calls – Coach may call you once per
week beginning June 15 between your
Jr. and Sr. year. (You may make
unlimited calls)
Recruiting Senior
Year (Class 2014)
Division II
 Off Campus Contact – A college coach can
have contact with you or your parents/legal
guardians off the college’s campus beginning
June 15 after your Jr. year.
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They are limited to 3 in person contacts off
campus.
Official Visits – You may make official visits
starting the opening day of classes your Sr.
year.
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You may make only one official visit per college
and up to a maximum of five official visits to
Division I and II colleges.
Recruiting
Division III
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Printed Materials – Anytime
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Telephone Calls – No limit how many, or
when, or by who.
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Off Campus Contact – A college coach may
begin to have contact with you and your
parents/legal guardians off the college’s
campus after your Jr. year.
Recruiting
Division III
Unofficial Visits – Unlimited
 Official Visits – You may make official
visits starting the opening day of
classes your senior year.
 You may make only one official visit per
college, to unlimited colleges (Div. III)
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Recruiting Sophomore, Junior, & Senior
Year (Class 2014, 2015, 2016)
Start filling out questionnaires online.
Division I : Go to the specific school’s website to do this.
www.d1football.com has a list of schools
Division II: Go to the specific school’s website to do this.
www.d2football.com has a list of schools
Division III: Go to www.d3football.com
Click on Teams E N W S or ALL
Choose the team you want and fill out the
questionnaire.
Recruiting
Differences in Divisions
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Division I Colleges -Are divided into two sub divisions
 Div. 1 FBS (University of Texas)
 Div. 1 FCS (Sam Houston State)
 Offer
Full Athletic Scholarships
 There
are exceptions to other sports like
baseball and track. They will sometimes offer
partial scholarships. Most of the time you
receive a full athletic scholarship
Recruiting
Differences in Divisions
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Division II Colleges
(Abilene Christian University)
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Offer Full Athletic Scholarships. Usually only give half
scholarships or partial scholarships. They try to pick
up the rest of the scholarship with your FAFSA
Division III
(East Texas Baptist University)
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Scholarships and aid are governed by schools,
conference and other NCAA regulations. These are
usually academic scholarships
Recruiting
Differences in Divisions
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NAIA Colleges
(Kansas Wesleyan University)
 Offer Full Athletic Scholarships, but usually
only give partial and compensate with
academic money to make up the difference in
tuition and fees.
Recruiting Visits
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Unofficial Visit
 Prospect
pays all expenses.
 Institution may provide 3 complimentary
admissions to an on-campus athletics event.
 Prospect may take an unofficial visit at any
time.
 Prospect may take as many unofficial visits as
he/she wishes.
Recruiting Visits
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Official visits
 Institution
finances all or part of the visit.
 Maximum of 5 visits per prospect.
 One visit per school.
 Maximum 48 hours in length.
 Academic requirements for visit:
 Division
I: Test score and transcript.
 Division II: Test score.
 Division I & II: Must be registered with
Clearinghouse
Recruiting
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National Letter of Intent (NLI)
 Binding
one-year agreement.
 Prospect must attend that institution for one
year.
 Institution must provide prospect with athletics
financial aid in conjunction with the NLI.
 Athletic aid is for one year only, renewed on a
year-to year basis.
Number of Scholarships Women’s
Sports Division I
Basketball – 15
Gymnastics – 12
Tennis – 8
Volleyball – 12
 Cross Country/Track and Field – 18
 Golf - 6
 Soccer – 12
 Softball - 12
 Swimming – 14
 Rowing – 20
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(Head Count Sport)
(Head Count Sport)
(Head Count Sport)
(Head Count Sport)
(Equivalency Sport)
(Equivalency Sport)
(Equivalency Sport)
(Equivalency Sport)
(Equivalency Sport)
(Equivalency Sport)
Number of Scholarships Men’s
Sports Division I (FBS)
Basketball – 13
(Head Count Sport)
Football - 85
(Head Count Sport)
Football (FCS) – 63
(Equivalency Sport)
Cross Country/Track and Field – 12.6 (Equivalency Sport)
 Golf - 4.5
(Equivalency Sport)
 Soccer – 9.9
(Equivalency Sport)
 Baseball- 11.7
(Equivalency Sport)
 Swimming – 9.9
(Equivalency Sport)
 Tennis – 4.5
(Equivalency Sport)
 Ice Hockey – 18
(Equivalency Sport)
 Wrestling – 9.9
(Equivalency Sport)
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The Roles in Recruiting
 Parents
role
Seasonal
 Players
role
Preparation
 Coaches
role
Player
information
The Parents Role
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Spring
 Grades (Final Exam Are important) Stay on top of
your child’s grades
 Summer
 Conditioning Programs. Make sure they are working
out and staying in shape. “Summer Pride”
 Fall
 Grades in Core Classes. Make A’s in your core
classes
 Winter
 Grades (Final Exams Are important) Study!!
Players Role in Recruiting
The team’s success attributes to your success
 Academics – Make A’s year round
 Recruiting calls
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Plan conversation
Have Backup plan
Be prepared to ask Questions
Rehearse
Listen closely and take notes
Listen for audible clues and listen to yourself
Fill out questionnaires and return to colleges 
If you don’t fill out they think you aren’t interested
Players Role in Recruiting
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Be organized and have a plan. Research
Colleges that interest you.
Sign up to take the test
Let us know when you get your scores in
Be realistic in your expectations
Keep the TEAM first and remember that the
more success we have as a TEAM, the more
rewards there are for everyone.
Don’t get caught up with the things you can’t
control.
The Coaches Role
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Academics
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Publicity
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Grade Check System
Send athletic information about our athletes to
every university in the United States
Recruiting Profile sheet
Getting colleges transcripts and test
scores
The Coaches Role
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Provide Universities with highlight video
on every senior who wishes to try and
compete at the next level
Official College visits
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Organize and Schedule personal visits to Universities.
College seminars to educate our athletes.
What Does All This Mean?
Start Preparing Realistically
 First
and Foremost, a “Student Athlete”
 Must begin thinking about tomorrow,
today.
 Keep records of Academic Info. current
 Be thinking what field and which school is
of interest for me, my child.
Work, Work, Work….
 Academically..What
you do today
effects what you can do tomorrow.
 Athletically.. Are you doing the right
things? (Strength/Conditioning and
Skills)
 Socially….Be Involved. Multi-task.
Be Realistic
Everyone will not get a scholarship.
 Not to discourage, but to be honest. We want you to
enjoy this time and learn lessons that will apply to the
rest of your life.
 Control What you can Control
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Academics
Strength Training/Skill Work
ATTITUDE
Being The Best Person You Can Be.
Recruiting Sites
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www.berecruitied.com – free profile until you put film
facebook– upload video and communicate with coaches
www.youtube.com – coaches like this option because of
the ease to see highlights.
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www.nextlevelathlete.com – player combines
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www.ncaa.org– a guide for college bound student athlete
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www.ncsasports.org– player combines
TRANSCRIPTS
 It’s
imperative that you fill out the
transcript release form. When you
have completed the form, return it to
the counselors office. (Coach Gentry
needs all football players release
forms). He will give a copy to the
counselors office. Universities need
the transcripts to assure that you
qualify for their University.
FAFSA
 FAFSA
stands for Free Application for
Student Aid. Anyone who is planning
on attending college is to fill out a
form. Forms are available in the
counselor’s office or on the internet at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. This is very
important, because federal student
aid is given out on a first come-first
served basis. The earliest aid can be
applied for is January 1, and the
latest date is June 30.
Important Telephone Numbers
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Eligibility Center Customer Service
 877/262-1492
Eligibility Center 24-Hour Automated Line
 877/861-3003
Eligibility Center Fax
 319/337-1556
NCAA National Office
 317/917-6222
NCAA Fax
 317/917-6622
NCAA Hotline
 800/638-3731
www.CollegeBoard.com
INFO FOR THE FOLLOWING AND MORE:
 Financial
Aid information
 FAFSA
 PROFILE
 Loans
 Scholarship
information
 Major and Career Profiles
 College tuitions
 How to apply to colleges
 SAT information
 School Comparison tool
Websites to obtain additional aid
for College
www.fastweb.com
 www.collegenet.com
 www.cashe.com
 www.finaid.org
 www.e-hound.org
 www.collegeforalltexans.com
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IN CONCLUSION
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Know we are working for your student/athletes.
Recruiters - Know we will be honest with all
recruiters about our athletes, always.
Letters - Mean they are tracking you and
evaluating you.
Camps - Are for evaluation not to teach you
how to play the game. Chance to showcase
yourself.
Test Scores - SAT or ACT as a Sophomore &
Junior.
Scholarships – We don’t give out scholarships
but, we will do everything possible to help you.
My Contact Information
Ryan Gentry
Recruiting Coordinator Willis High School
Office – 936-856-1316
Email – rgentry@willisisd.org
I can send you a copy of this power point and
answer any questions you may think of at a later
date.
THANK YOU
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