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CFC. THE COLLEGE RECRUITING PROCESS. Edited By: Dave Clarke, Head Coach, Quinnipiac University. Visit colleges So./ Jr. year Attend games Prepare resume Contact schools Attend camps References Good contacts Sport contacts ODP contacts. Talk to college players
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CFC THE COLLEGE RECRUITING PROCESS Edited By: Dave Clarke, Head Coach, Quinnipiac University
Visit colleges So./ Jr. year Attend games Prepare resume Contact schools Attend camps References Good contacts Sport contacts ODP contacts Talk to college players Gain understanding of college athlete Day visit Overnight visit Take PSAT/SAT/ACT Gain appropriate work experience Start saving!!! How to get Started. . . CFC
NCAA Rules & Regulations CFC ** Note: DII and DIII have different rules to DI** • Academic Requirements (School vs. NCAA) • SAT & Core GPA (DI-Sliding scale, DII-2.0 and 820) • High school requirements (16 core classes DI, 14-DII) • NCAA Clearinghouse – Registration required • Amateur Clause • Contacts and Evaluations • E-mails – unlimited. No text messaging • Phone Calls – July 1 before Senior Year – 1 per week • Official Visit (5) – Senior year only • Unofficial Visit – Unlimited – any time • National Letter of Intent (NLI)
Player Evaluation CFC • Level of Experience • National, Regional, State, Club, High School • Who has coached the player – is it a college coach? • Players they have played with • Where can I see them play – tournaments, regionals • Technical, Tactical, Psychological, Physical • GPA, SAT’s and Academic Major • Extracurricular activities – is he/she a good person? • References • Financial needs - Athlete vs. the university
Recruiting Tips CFC • Start process early • Be honest with coaches and yourself • Don’t play one school off against another • Stay on schedule with paperwork • Return all calls and e-mails (courtesy) • Be assertive • Ask all the questions • You are going to college...not your parents! • Register for Clearinghouse • Do not rely on Guidance counselors! • Get Advice! Get Advice! Get Advice!
Tools You Need. . . CFC • Resume • Year of Graduation • Date of Birth • Address • Email • High School • SAT or ACT Scores • Desired Course of Study • Recent Athletic History/Accomplishments • Jersey # and Position • Athletic References – College coach, ODP/AAU, HS
Tools You Need (Cont’d). . . CFC • Letter of Introduction • Personalized • Express genuine interest • Attach upcoming schedule • Contact information (cell phone, home phone) • Check spelling, coach name, school, conference, etc. • DVD • Short and Brief • Jersey # and Color on Tape • 10-15 minutes – quality practice or key game
Resources CFC • High School/club coaching staff • NHS Alumni • NHS parents • www.ncaa.org • http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership_svcs/eligibility-recruiting/faqs/ie_quick_ref.pdf • www.collegesoccer.com • The Student Athlete Magazine • NCAA Guide for College Bound Student-Athlete
Divisional Differences CFC • NCAA I • Maximum 14 scholarships (Wsoc), 10 (Msoc), etc • Year round programs • Phone calls and off campus contact in senior year only • E-mail in junior and senior year only • Eligibility: Sliding scale for GPA & SAT (Example: 820 SAT = 2.55 GPA) • 16 core courses • NCAA II • Maximum 9.9 scholarships • 45 day spring season • Try outs allowed in recruiting process • Eligibility: Minimum 2.0 GPA, 820 SAT • 14 core courses • NCAA III • No athletic scholarships • Limited spring season • Unlimited contact in recruiting process
Financial Aid CFC • What is it? • Grants: Pell, Institutional • Scholarships: Academic, Athletic, State, Other • Loans: Stafford, Perkins, Plus, Personal • Work Study • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) • Cost of school – Scholarship/Financial Aid = EFC (How much you will pay) • Example 1: $50,000 (school) - $20,000 (scholarship) = $30,000 EFC • Example 2: $30,000 (school) - $10,000 (scholarship) = $20,000 EFC • Note the amount you pay as opposed to the amount of the scholarship • Note school, state and federal deadlines
Some Things to Consider CFC • NCAA Division I Men’s Scholarships: 9.9 Women’s Scholarships: 14 Average Scholarship: $8,000 Average Academic Scholarship $15,000 • North Carolina Women’s Soccer National Team Player = 100% Under 21 National Team Player = 85% Youth National Team Player = 65%