1. SEND OUT PROSPECT INFORMATION
2. SEND OUT HIGHLIGHTS AND FILM
3. CONTACT COACHES
4. MAKE MYSELF AVAILABLE TO MEET
WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO
ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
PARENTS – GET INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS
- THERE ARE THOSE THAT LOOK TO EXPLOIT ATHLETES.
- COLLEGE VISITS IN THE SUMMER (LET ME KNOW)
- SEND LETTERS TO THE SCHOOLS YOUR ARE INTERESTED
IN ALONG WITH A LINK TO HIGHLIGHT FILM
- SELECT A SCHOOL W/O ATHLETICS IN THE PICTURE
(COACHES CAN CHANGE IF YOU DON’T PLAY YOU DON’T WANT TO BE STUCK AT A SCHOOL
YOU DON’T LIKE)
WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO HELP
YOUR SON ACHIEVE HIS GOALS
- LOG ON TO THE NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER - $65 FEE
(www. eligibilitycenter.com)
- KNOW THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (SLIDING SCALE)
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SIGN UP FOR YOUR SAT TEST
- MAY 4 (DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS APRIL 5)
- JUNE 1 (DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS MAY 2)
DIVISION I
16 Core-Course Rule
16 Core Courses:
• 4years of English.
• 3years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).
• 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if
offered by high school).
• 1 year of additional English, mathematics or
natural/physical science.
• 2 years of social science.
• 4 years of additional courses (from any area above,
foreign language or non doctrinal religion/philosophy).
14 Core-Course Rule
14 Core Courses:
- 3years of English.
- 2years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2
years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if
offered by high school).
- 2year of additional English, mathematics or
natural/physical science.
- 2 years of social science.
- 3years of additional courses (from any area
above, foreign language or non doctrinal
religion/philosophy).
• Division II has no sliding scale. The minimum core grade-point average is
2.000. The minimum SAT score is 820 (verbal and math sections only) and
the minimum ACT sum score is 68.
• 14 core courses are currently required for Division II. However, beginning
2013, students will be required to complete 16 core courses.
• 16 core courses are required for Division I.
• The SAT combined score is based on the verbal and math sections only.
The writing section will not be used.
• SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the Eligibility Center
from the testing agency. Scores on transcripts will not be used.
• Students enrolling at an NCAA Division I or II institution for the first time
need to also complete the amateurism questionnaire through the
Eligibility Center Web site. Students need to request final amateurism
certification prior to enrollment.
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TRAIN AND PREPARE YOURSELF – MAKE THE MOST OF
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
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WHEN LOOKING FOR SUMMER CAMPS, YOU NEED TO
KNOW THAT IT IS A TRY OUT.
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LIMIT THE CAMPS YOU ATTEND, BUT LOOK TO
MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE
(LAURENS 1ST AND GOAL CAMP – LAFAYETTE JUNE 2)
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“YOU ONLY GET ONE CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST
IMPRESSION”
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WHEN CREATING A HIGHLIGHT VIDEO, YOU
NEED TO REMEMBER THAT IT IS DESIGNED TO
MAKE COACHES WANT TO SEE MORE.
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20-25 PLAYS – DON’T MAKE THEM TOO LONG
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COACHES WILL WANT TO SEE GAME FILM
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YOU CAN HAVE A BAD PLAY NOT A BAD
GAME (BE CONSISTENT)
COACHES WILL MAKE CONTACT WITH YOU VIA
FACEBOOK, TWITTER, EMAIL AND PHONE.
MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF YOUR MESSAGES ARE
APPROPRIATE, ONCE YOU SEND IT, IT IS OUT
THERE
ASK YOURSELF THIS ABOUT ANYTHING YOU
POST ANYWHERE:
“WOULD I WANT A COLLEGE RECRUITER TO SEE OR
HEAR THIS?”
CONTACT PERIOD-
TIME WHEN IT IS PERMITTED FOR
COACHES TO MAKE IN PERSON, OFF CAMPUS RECRUITING CONTACTS
AND EVALUATIONS
EVALUATION PERIOD- COACHES ALLOWED TO BE INVOLVED
IN OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ASSESS ACADEMIC
QUALIFICATIONS AND PLAYING ABILITIES. NO IN-PERSON CONTACT
WITH THE RECRUITS DURING THIS PERIOD.
QUIET PERIOD- COACHES ONLY ALLOWED TO MAKE IN PERSON
CONTACT AT THE COLLEGE CAMPUS. NO OFF-CAMPUS CONTACT
PERMITTED.
DEAD PERIOD- NO CONTACT PERMITTED. HIGH SCHOOL
COACHES ARE ALLOWED TO CALL COLLEGE COACHES AT THIS TIME
- THESE TIMES CHANGE FROM YEAR TO
YEAR.
- THEY ARE LISTED ON THE ELIGIBILITY
CENTER WEB-SITE OR YOU CAN SEE YOUR
COACH.
- THERE IS LEGISLATION PENDING THAT
WOULD ALLOW CONTACT VIA SICIAL
NETWORK YEAR ROUND
REDSHIRTING - YOU MAY PRACTICE WITH THE TEAM AND
TRAVEL WITH THE TEAM BUT DO NOT LOSE A YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY
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KNOW THAT OFTEN TIMES A SCHOLARSHIP IS A YEAR TO YEAR
AGREEMENT. YOU MAY NOT BE INVITED BACK FOR YOUR FIFTH YEAR
IF YOU ARE INJURED AFTER “REDSHIRTING A YEAR”, YOU MAY APPLY TO
THE NCAA FOR A “MEDICAL HARDSHIP” FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR.
GREYSHIRTING - STUDENT ATHLETE TAKES LESS THAN 12
CREDIT HOURS THE FIRST (FALL) SEMESTER AND ESSENTIALLY DELAYS
HIS ENROLLMENT TIL THE NEXT YEAR. HAS NO CONTACT OR
PRACTICE TIME WITH TEAM UNTIL SECOND SEMESTER.
WALKING ON IS ALWAYS AN OPTION
IF YOU DECIDE!!
MANY SCHOOLS SAVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARD THEM TO
WALK-ONS WHO HAVE EARNED THEM AFTER SPING
PRACTICE
1. RECRUITING CAN BE A STRESSFUL TIME.
REMEMBER THAT IT IS A REWARD FOR YOUR HARD
WORK
2. ULTIMATELY IT IS THE COLLEGE’S DECISION WHO
THEY RECRUIT- ACCEPT THAT YOU HAVE VERY
LITTLE CONTROL OVER IT
3. REMEMBER THAT ACADEMICS IS ALWAYS THE FIRST
FACTOR CONSIDERED.
4.
IT IS YOUR DECISION
WILDCAT – PRIDE