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College Athlete Session

College Athlete Session. Harvard Summer Institute June 2014. Who Are the Players?. Student-athlete Parents Coaches Counselors. What Should You Be Doing?. Communicate Take charge of your goals Be realistic. Academics: Always the First Priority. Check out the academic “fit”

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College Athlete Session

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  1. College Athlete Session Harvard Summer Institute June 2014

  2. Who Are the Players? • Student-athlete • Parents • Coaches • Counselors

  3. What Should You Be Doing? • Communicate • Take charge of your goals • Be realistic

  4. Academics: Always the First Priority • Check out the academic “fit” • Meet with your counselor/college counselor • Check out the athletic “fit” • Meet with your coach • Check out the rest • Size, location, student body, major or academic interests

  5. NCAA Eligibility Center • Student-athletes who are Division I, II bound must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org • Student-athletes must complete the amateurism questions and pay the registration fee during the junior year • Test scores and transcripts must be sent directly from the testing agency to the NCAA Eligibility Center

  6. Glenbrook College Athlete Books • List of NCAA approved GBS/ GBN core courses • Sample letters/ resumes for the student-athlete • Athletic association websites and resources

  7. Athletic Admissions at the University of Michigan • Athletic department and admissions office in constant communication • Discuss eligibility • Review “blue-chip” athletes • Use university academic requirements borderline to university standards, not NCAA

  8. University of Michigan Athletic Admissions • Coaches may appeal admission decision, but with approval from the Athletic Director and athletic liaison • Director of Admissions makes the final decision

  9. Drawbacks to Selective Division I Programs • Student may not be ready to deal with the pressure of college sports (academic, media, athletic) • More promises of admission/ scholarship are sometimes made than can be fulfilled • Stress can often disrupt the high school senior year experience

  10. Drawbacks… • Selective colleges are becoming more selective • Competition for “blue chip” athletes will occasionally pressure admissions to accept academically weak students • Strong programs can mean less initial playing time

  11. Advising the Potential Student Athlete • Make sure students are aware of eligibility rules • Encourage unofficial campus visits • Showcase campus life and academic factors

  12. What are the Pressures on the Director to Admit Athletes? • Saying “No” • Being responsible to the university, along with making sure that it is the right fit for the student • Being accountable to alumni, coaches and students who often blame admissions for weak athletic teams

  13. Can We Talk? • Emphasize the communication between the student-athlete, counselor and coach • Send transcripts to colleges so there is no delay in getting information even before the application

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