Athletics Information for Recruited Varsity Student-Athletes

1. Athletics Information for Recruited Varsity Student-Athletes Terry Beattie, Director of Athletics Kellianne Milliner, Associate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator Deirdre Bertotti, Assistant Athletics Director, Compliance Dr. Tammy James, Professor, Department of Health, Academic Coordinator for Student Athletes

2. Get ready to go….What needs to be done BEFORE stepping onto the field • Eligibility Center • Academic Certification: Final Qualifier • Amateurism Certification: Final Certified • Athletic Training Room-Medical Forms • NCAA Compliance Forms

3. Eligibility Center • Register at www.eligibilitycenter.org • COMPLETE registration process • Answer all questions on the amateurism questionnaire • Pay • Submit transcripts from ALL high schools attended • Submit final transcript with proof of graduation from current high school • SAT scores must be sent in electronically via www.collegeboard.com • Eligibility Center Code is 9999 • Request for Final Amateurism Certification • Receive final certifications • Academic – Final Qualifier • Amateurism – Final: Certified Read all emails from the Eligibility Center and follow-up with any concerns or issues they may have.

4. Athletic Training RoomAnnual Medical Paperwork • Physical • Must occur within six months of initial practice • ALL sections of the physical form are filled out • Make sure the doctor SIGNS and DATES the physical • Make a COPY for the health center • Medical History Questionnaire • Questions related more to athletic injuries, etc • You will be contacted to do concussion testing upon arrival prior to practice • Insurance Requirement • Copy of insurance card • Signed insurance form • Sickle Cell Trait Testing Form and Questionnaire • Provide results of sickle cell test • Decline test • ADHD Medication Requirements • Submit documentation of medication • Physical • Must occur within six months of initial practice • ALL sections of the physical form are filled out • Make sure the doctor SIGNS and DATES the physical • Make a COPY for the health center • Medical History Questionnaire • Questions related more to athletic injuries, etc • You will be contacted to do concussion testing upon arrival prior to practice • Insurance Requirement • Copy of insurance card • Signed insurance form • Sickle Cell Trait Testing Form and Questionnaire • Provide results of sickle cell test • Decline test • ADHD Medication Requirements • Submit documentation of medication Football and Rugby will do some of this in an online system, all others will be completed by paper.

5. NCAA Compliance Forms • NCAA Student Athlete Statement Form • NCAA Drug Testing Form • NCAA HIPPA Form • WCU FERPA Release (medical/discipline) • PSAC Sportsmanship Pledge Will be sent around August 1st to your WCU email address.

6. Drug Testing • The NCAA conducts random drug testing each year on campus and possibly at championships • All Student-Athletes required to submit to testing or lose eligibility • WCU Athletics is working on a departmental policy to be rolled out in the Fall • ADHD medical exception: • MUST provide significant documentation for an exception. • Students allowed to participate while taking this medication, BUT should begin to acquire the information needed for an exception.

7. Resources you can go to • COACH • Is aware of all requirements of student-athletes • Will be able to assist with sport-specific issues • COMPLIANCE/STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES • Can help with NCAA questions regarding eligibility, rules, etc • Will provide opportunities for leadership, personal development, community service • Student can file insurance claim • ACADEMIC COORDINATOR • Will help with scheduling, academic major specific issues, graduation • ATHLETIC TRAINER • Can assist with injury and seeing physician

8. Student Athlete Support Services • Academic Success • Academic Mentoring Program • Mid Semester Reports • Horrocks Leadership Academy • Workshops, seminars, • HEA 208 • Personal and Professional Development • Programming for athletes using campus departments • Community Service • Team and individual

9. Student Athlete Support Services Academic Success Horrocks Leadership Academy Personal and Professional Development Community Service New Student Athlete Orientation Campus resources for personal development Programming with the CDC Teams Academic Mentoring Program Faculty Support Service learning and volunteer programs Engagement activities by Athletics • Mid-term grade reports • Missed class forms • AAB HEA 208-Lifeskills for Student-Athletes • Wellness Center • Counseling Center • LGBTQA • OMA • Leadership and Involvement • Women’s Center • GA mentors • Communication with profs • Weekly meetings Programming opportunities in coordination with DOSA and other Departments SAAC Emerging Leaders • Make A Wish fundraising • Community service opportunities C.L.A.S.

10. Academic Mentoring • Incoming AND returning student-athletes based on academic performance AND/OR coaches recommendation • Assist with adjustment to college, time management, studying, academic concerns • Meet weekly with a graduate level academic mentor • Must have a tutor from the LARC • Contact between mentor and coach, mentor and professors

11. Horrocks Leadership Academy New Student-Athlete Orientation HEA 208-Lifeskills for Student-Athletes Student-athlete only course focused on leadership In partnership with the Office of Leadership and Involvement: Emerging Leaders Institute Captains Leadership Advancement Series

12. Personal and Professional Development • Partnership with Campus resources to develop personal development workshops throughout the year • LARC • Counseling center • Office of Financial Aid • Department of Nutrition • Twardowski Career Development Center

13. Community Service • Make-A-Wish Foundation support • Division II SAAC philanthropy • Teams • Special events • Team Impact • Service Learning and Volunteer Programs • Resource to get athletes involved in existing programs • Opportunities offered to student-athletes throughout the year

14. Student Athlete Advisory Committee SAAC • Representatives from each team • Mission: The West Chester University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) exists as the voice of the student-athletes as a liaison between all teams and administrators, to oversee the welfare of all student athletes, and to promote a positive student athlete image by being involved, communicative and providing service to the community. https://youtu.be/CQ0J-pRWq80

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