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2009 COLLEGE LACROSSE RECRUITING SEMINAR

2009 COLLEGE LACROSSE RECRUITING SEMINAR. sponsored by…………. Metacomet Select Lacrosse. and RILAX, the Rhode Island Chapter of USLacrosse. Special thanks to. Coach Keely McDonald Head Coach: Brown University. Coach Lars Tiffany Head Coach: Brown University. Coach Mike Pressler

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2009 COLLEGE LACROSSE RECRUITING SEMINAR

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  1. 2009 COLLEGE LACROSSE RECRUITING SEMINAR

  2. sponsored by………….Metacomet Select Lacrosse

  3. and RILAX, the Rhode Island Chapter of USLacrosse

  4. Special thanks to • Coach Keely McDonald • Head Coach: Brown University

  5. Coach Lars Tiffany • Head Coach: Brown University

  6. Coach Mike Pressler • Head Coach: Bryant University

  7. Coach Andrew Fink Head Coach: Mount Ida College

  8. Coach Keith Loftis • Assistant Coach: Providence College

  9. Coach Mike Koperda • Head Coach: Rhode Island College

  10. Selina Collier • Head Coach: Roger Williams University

  11. Coach Meg Miller Former Assistant Coach: Brown University

  12. LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA DENVER UNION WNEC WNEC CORNELL BRYANT JOHNS HOPKINS UNION UNION DENVER CONNECTICUT COLLEGE ROLLINS BRYANT GETTYSBURG NAVY PREP

  13. OUTLINE • So you want to play in college? What you need to consider. • What level is best for you? • A recruiting timetable • Recruiting guidelines • Admissions policies • Financial considerations • Additional sources of information

  14. What to consider in a college • Academic goals • Financial considerations • Geographical location of the college • Size of the college • Take lacrosse out of the equation

  15. Lacrosse considerations • Review the roster. How many and where are they from. How many play your position? How many return after freshman year? www.laxpower.com/links • Review the schedule. Local games? Spring trip? • Review the stats. Won/loss record. How many players get game time? • Review the coach’s bio and team philosophy • Review the commitment.

  16. What level of play? • Division I • Division II • Division III • Club

  17. Division 1 • 59 men’s and 88 women’s teams • 12.6 and 12.0 scholarships – for fully funded programs • High profile • Major time commitment • Men’s teams with recent RI grads include Bryant, Cornell, Denver, Hartford, Johns Hopkins, Virginia • Women’s teams with recent RI grads include Cal, Davidson, Harvard, Oregon, Presbyterian

  18. Division II • 34 men’s and 50 women’s teams • 10.8 and 9.9 scholarships for fully funded programs • Moderate to major time commitment • Wide range of competition • Men’s teams with recent RI grads include: Assumption, Merrimack, Rollins and St. Anselm • Women’s teams with recent RI grads include: Bentley, St. Anselm, Stonehill

  19. Division III • 156 men’s teams and 185 women’s teams • No athletic scholarships • Wide range of time commitment and competition • Men’s teams with recent RI grads include: Bowdoin, Clark, Conn Coll., Curry, Gettysburg, Roger Williams, Salve Regina Stevens, Union, WNEC and Wooster • Women’s teams with recent RI grads include: Babson, Catholic, Conn Coll., RIC, Skidmore, Wm. Smith and Union

  20. Club • Over 200 men’s and women’s club teams • Most are “pay for play” • Very wide range of commitment and competition level. “Virtual varsity” to pick-up. • Local teams include Bridgewater St., Boston College, Boston U., UConn, Northeastern, URI and WPI. • National teams include BYU, Colorado St., Michigan, Tennessee, Texas

  21. Timetable Sophomore year Junior year Rising Senior Senior year Note that timetables vary among colleges. Many Division I and some top level DII and DIII have accelerated recruiting schedules.

  22. Sophomore year • Maintain high academic standards • Start to visit colleges to compare big vs. small, urban vs. rural, academic profiles, etc. • Try to be a multi sport athlete • Attend either team camps or individual camps in the summer

  23. Junior Year • Register and take the SAT, SAT II, ACT • Take as many Honors and AP courses as you can • Create a resume/profile. Include your H.S. and summer lacrosse schedule • Begin to narrow your list of potential colleges. Consider academic profile, level of lacrosse, type of school, distance from home, cost. Be realistic. • Complete on-line questionnaire for schools of interest. • Take unofficial college visits. Junior days. • Participate in multiple sports if possible

  24. After the junior season • Contact the coaches at the top 5 -10 schools that you are considering and indicate that they are at the top of your list. • Ask coaches what summer camps they plan to attend. Obtain references from as many sources as possible. • Prepare a DVD. Include at least 15 minutes of unedited game film. You can also include highlights of your play. Send the DVD with your academic/lacrosse resume and summer schedule to your top college choices. • Attend recruiting camps and/or participate in team recruiting tournaments. • Consider attending a summer camp at a particular college of interest.

  25. Summer Camps and Tournaments • Boys’ vs. Girls’ summer experiences • Showcases: IAS (boys and girls), NEPL • Select teams: Metacomets, NESLL, Next Level, Ocean State Lacrosse, etc. • Recruiting camps: LT 300, Big 3, NE 150, Elite 180, Peak 200, Top 205, Jake Reed/Jen Adams • Team tournaments: NESLL Bulldog Classic, Champ Camp, Hotbeds, Brine Shootout, etc and National Draw, All Star Express, Champions Cup and Capital Cup • Specific college camps • Remember to tailor your summer schedule to your ability and aspirations. Beware of burn out!

  26. Senior year • Continue to challenge yourself academically. Honors/AP classes. • Retake standardized tests if necessary. • Evaluate your academic and athletic profile. Does it match the profile of the schools that interest you? • Talk with past teammates about their college experiences. Reference “recruits” section on www. laxpower.com • Register with the NCAA clearinghouse if considering DI or DII. • Overnight visits.

  27. Senior year, continued • Maintain contact with coaches. Update them with academic information and test scores. • Answer all questionnaires and letters. Be honest with coaches; let them know where they stand and what you are thinking. • Visit your top choices and meet with the coaching staff. Be prepared and ask questions. • Make a decision on ED, EA, regular decision application.

  28. Guidelines for contacts Division I • Contacts and phone calls not allowed until July 1 after junior year. Division II • Contacts and phone calls can not be made prior to June 15 following junior year. Division III • Contacts allowed after junior year • No restrictions on phone calls

  29. Contacting Coaches • Be informed. Research the college and the team. • Complete on-line questionnaire. • E-mail or mail your academic and lacrosse resume. The coach will determine if you are “recruitable”. • Include HS game schedule and/or summer schedule and contact info for your current coaches. • Send academic transcript if requested.

  30. Sample lacrosse resume • Contact Information • School information • Academic information: GPA, Class Rank, Honors/AP courses • Lacrosse team information: HS and Club • Lacrosse Stats and Honors • Spring and/or Summer schedule • References

  31. Meeting with a coach • Be prepared, do your homework. Look and act mature. Ask questions that may include: • How much class time is missed? Travel, etc. • How many players are you recruiting at my position and where do I stand? • How do you see me contributing to the team? • What is your roster size? How many at my position? • What is your policy on cuts? • Do you require Early Decision? • Will you support me for admission? • Be honest with the Coach! • Parents: Let your child do the talking!

  32. Overnight visit • Most often during fall of Senior year. • By invitation from coach • Allows prospective student athlete to interact with current team players on a social level, attend class and observe practice. Dress and act appropriately. • The visit is a mutually beneficial event. • Send a thank you note to Coach and host • Make a pro’s and con’s list after visit.

  33. Admission information • Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Regular Decision: Pro’s and con’s • Admission support varies a great deal and can come at different times. • Priority Applications and Pre-reads • Slots for athletes • Compare your GPA, test scores, etc. to middle 50% of last year’s class • Be realistic about your chances for admission as well as academic success

  34. Financial Considerations • Merit Aid • Financial Aid • Athletic scholarships

  35. Merit Aid • Much more common than athletic aid, especially for local players. Good academic credentials can save you a lot of money. • Information is available on college websites in the “grants and scholarships” section. Colleges often use a matrix that includes GPA, test scores and class rank.

  36. Financial Aid • Does the college practice Need Blind admissions? • Does the college completely cover EFC? • Deadlines are very important • FAFSA and Profile forms • Grants vs. loans • Rhode Island College Planning Center: Bristol and Warwick • Not for profit vs. For profit scholarship and financial aid resources

  37. Athletic Scholarships • Scholarship limits per division • Most DI and DII teams are not fully funded and some do not offer athletic scholarships (Patriot League, etc) • A “full ride” is a myth. Most colleges allocate scholarship funds among many student athletes.

  38. Resources • Team links: www.laxpower.com • Women’s recruiting guidelines: www.eteamz.com/IntercollegiateWomensLacr/ • NCAA clearinghouse www.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter • Faceoff magazine and recruiting articles: www.insidelacrosse.com • The Draw magazine: www.womenslacrosse.com • Local lacrosse news: www.rilacrosse.com • Recruiting article: www.lhs.lexington.org/sports/lacrosse/forparents • Choosing DIII: http://myespn.go.com/blogs/highschoollacrosse/0-3-37/Campbell--Choosing-Division-III.html%3Cbr%20/%3E

  39. Recruiting Showcases and Camps • N.E. Top 150 boys’ recruiting camp: www.newenglandtop150lacrossecamp.com. • LT 300 boys’ recruiting camp: www.brownlaceossecamps.com • New England Premier Lacrosse Showcase: www.premierlax.com • IAS Showcase for boys and girls: www.indooractionsports.com • Top 205 recruiting camp for boys: www.top205lacrossecamps.com • NESLL/Bulldog Classic for boys and girls: www.nesllbuldoglacrosse.net • Elite 180 Recruiting Camp: www.elite180lax.com

  40. Select teams • Metacomet Select Lacrosse (girls): www.metacometselect.com • NESLL (boys and girls): www.nesll.org • Team Lacrosse/Next Level lacrosse: www.teamlacrosse.net • Ocean State Warriors (boys) www.oceanlax.com

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