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NEXT STEP. Recruiting Seminar. Chances of Being a Pro Athlete. 728 Total Football Programs. Differences Between Divisions. DIVISION III. DIVISION II. DIVISION I. 120 Schools Schools must sponsor 14 sports (7 male/7 female or 6 male/8 female)

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  1. NEXT STEP Recruiting Seminar

  2. Chances of Being a Pro Athlete

  3. 728 Total Football Programs

  4. Differences Between Divisions DIVISION III DIVISION II DIVISION I • 120 Schools • Schools must sponsor 14 sports (7 male/7 female or 6 male/8 female) • Scholarships are full (Men’s: FBS Football, Basketball/Women’s: Basketball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Volleyball • Must sit a year if transferring from lower division • 281 Schools • Schools must sponsor 10 sports • Scholarships are usually divided and not full. Difference is made up in academic scholarships and grants • Can be immediately eligible when transferring from D-I • Texas examples: Dallas Baptist, Texas A&M-Commerce, Midwestern State, Tarleton State • 449 Schools • Schools must sponsor 10 sports • There are no athletic scholarships. All money comes from academic scholarships and grants • Can be immediately eligible when transferring from Division I or II • Texas examples: Hardin-Simmons, Austin College, Howard Payne

  5. NCAA Recruiting Definitions • Prospective Student Athlete (PSA) • Recruited Student Athlete • Representative of Athletics Interest • Telephone Calls • Official Visit • Unofficial Visit • Contact • Contact Period • Evaluation

  6. Eligibility and Eligibility Center • Must register for NCAA participation and official visit opportunity • $70 Fee to register (May apply for waiver) • Eligibility • 16 Core Classes • 4 English, 3 math, 2 natural or physical science, 2 social science, 1 extra English, math or science, 4 extra core (including foreign language) • Must be on the high school’s 48H • SAT/ACT Scores • Test scores on a sliding scale: 2.0-1010/86 2.5-820/68 • Not penalized for taking the test more than once • Test scores must come to eligibility center directly from the testing agency. Code: 9999

  7. Example of a PSA’s Eligibility Status

  8. Core GPA Calculation A = 4 pts. B = 3 pts. C = 2 pts. D = 1 pt. ENGLISH (4) MATH (3) SCIENCE (2) Eng I B Alg I C Phys Sci B Eng 2 C Geom D Biology C Eng 3 D Alg II C Eng 4 C 8 pts. 5 pts. 5 pts English, Math, or Science (1) SOC SCI. (2) Other CORE(4) Chemistry C U.S. Hist B W Hist C Psych/Soc C Spanish I A Spanish II B Spanish III B 2 pts. 5 pts. 12 pts “Extra” Core Courses Alg III D U.S. Geog D 37 Points / 16 Core Courses = 2.312 CORE GPA

  9. SAT Test Score Calculation SAT DATEVERBAL/CRMATHWRCOMP March 440430 350 1220 June 400 480360 1240 ELIGIBILITY CENTER SAT SCORE 440 + 480 = 920

  10. Eligibility Determination High School Graduate: Yes Core Courses: 16 Core GPA: 2.312 SAT: 920 ACT: 74

  11. Recruiting Materials • Can send starting September 1st of Junior year • General correspondence • Business card • Camp or clinic brochure • Questionnaire • Non-athletic publications • NCAA publications • Game programs (can not be mailed) • Pre enrollment information • Institutional note cards

  12. NLI/Scholarships • Full Scholarships cover: • Room, books, board, tuition, and fees • Cannot receive a written offer prior to August 1st of senior year • Verbal commitments are non binding to either party • Scholarships are one year renewable agreements

  13. Division I Scholarships Men Women Basketball: 15 Gymnastics: 12 Tennis: 12 Volleyball: 12 Softball: 12 Cross Country and Track: 18 Golf: 6 Soccer: 14 Swimming: 14 • Football (FBS): 85 with no more than 25 initials • Football (FCS): 63 with no more than 30 initials with 85 maximum on scholarship • Basketball: 13 • Baseball: 11.7 • Gymnastics: 6.3 • Tennis: 4.5 • Volleyball: 4.5 • Wrestling: 9.9 • Swimming: 9.9 • Cross Country and Track: 12.6 • Golf: 4.5 • Soccer: 9.9

  14. Division II Scholarships Men Women Basketball: 10 Cross Country and Track: 12.6 Golf: 5.4 Gymnastics: 6 Soccer: 9.9 Softball: 7.2 Swimming: 8.1 Tennis: 6 Volleyball: 8 • Football: 36 • Basketball: 10 • Baseball: 9 • Golf: 3.6 • Gymnastics: 5.4 • Soccer: 9 • Swimming: 8.1 • Wrestling: 9

  15. Signing Dates • Sport Initial Date Final Date • Basketball and • other sports not listed • (Early Period) Nov. 09, 2011 Nov. 16, 2011 • Basketball (Regular) April 11, 2011 May 16, 2012 • Football Feb. 1, 2012 April 1, 2012 • Soccer, Track C.C. Feb. 1, 2011 August 1, 2012 • All Other Sports April 11, 2012 August 1, 2012 • (Regular Period)

  16. Recruiting Calendar • A guideline of when things happen in recruiting • Calendars will vary by sport and division • College coaches can only call you during certain times, evaluate you off their campus at certain times and have a face to face meeting with you during certain times • They can write you anytime after they are allowed to • You can call and write them anytime. You can visit them on their campus anytime except a dead period. You can only officially visit during certain times.

  17. Camps, Combines, and Private Coaching • Camps • There are two types: Skill Development Camps and “Showcase” Camps • Colleges can have their own camps but are limited to certain times of the year. Must be open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender. Division 1 coaches cannot work camps outside of their state unless it is a private camp. • Combines • Organized activity that tests an athlete’s athletic ability. Usually height and weight are taken. Tests may include: 40 yard dash, vertical jump, standing broad jump, 5-10-5 agility • College coaches cannot attend but can have access to testing results • Usually run by private companies or individuals selling the results to colleges or a services to athletes • Private Coaching • Individual instruction provided by a variety of different people (ex. Coaches, ex. Players, lower level coaches) • Be careful you don’t get involved with people that are not credible. Use your coaches for guidance.

  18. Decision Making/ Social Media • Universities look at character as much as academic and athletic ability • One bad decision can affect your scholarship opportunities • Social media such as Facebook and Twitter are monitored. Be careful with pictures and comments you post, they are permanent.

  19. General Recruiting Thoughts • Be proactive • Take the standardized test early and often • Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center at the completion of junior year • Take the initiative for your academic success. Meet with your counselor early and often to make sure you have the necessary core classes to meet eligibility standards. Understand that there is a big difference to the NCAA between an 89 and a 90. Ask your teacher if there is anything you can do extra to get over the top. • Make good decisions in your personal life. One bad decision can affect you in more ways than one. • Be coachable. The best evaluator of your ability is your coaches. Listen to them and they will help you get better. • Attend camps for 2 purposes: To get better or to be evaluated and for you to evaluate the schools that you want to attend. • You are not being recruited just because you are getting letters. Phone calls, hand written notes, home visits and official visit indicate interest by a particular school. • Have fun and enjoy the journey. Remember why you started playing athletics in the first place. All you can do is your best so don’t stress about the rest!

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