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ASSISTING COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES Eligibility, Recruitment and Resources

ASSISTING COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES Eligibility, Recruitment and Resources. Introduction. Why Are We Here? NCAA - D1 --180, 699 athletes D2 --120,434 athletes D3 --191,398 athletes NAIA - ~65,000 athletes NJCAA - 2 year Junior Colleges ~50,000 athletes

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ASSISTING COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES Eligibility, Recruitment and Resources

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  1. ASSISTING COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT ATHLETESEligibility, Recruitment and Resources

  2. Introduction Why Are We Here? NCAA - D1 --180, 699 athletes D2 --120,434 athletes D3 --191,398 athletes NAIA - ~65,000 athletes NJCAA - 2 year Junior Colleges ~50,000 athletes There’s many options our there, but its about finding the right fit athletically, academically, financially, socially, etc….. 600,00+ College Athletes

  3. NCAA Divisions

  4. NCAA Division III Eligibility Requirements • High school diploma • Each university sets their own admissions standards, financial aid (no athletic based scholarships) and athletic eligibility. • Do NOT have to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse but should still set up a student profile • 82% of all student-athletes receive some form of academic grant or need-based scholarships, but not direct athletic money. Some money through endowments and private sponsorship. Tends to be smaller, more expensive schools.

  5. Reality Check

  6. Reality Check

  7. NCAA Division II Eligibility Requirements • Graduate from high school • 16 Core Courses • 3 English • 2 Math (Algebra 1 or higher) • 2 Natural or Physical Science • 3 additional from above areas • 2 Social Science • 4 Additional from all areas or foreign language • ACT/SAT score matching your core course GPA on corresponding sliding scale • Early Academic Qualifier (After 6 semesters 2.5 Core GPA/14 Core & 68 Sum score on ACT**) • Helps with recruiting

  8. NCAA Division II Full Qualifier • Minimum GPA- 2.20/ACT Sum Score=70** • Can practice, compete and receive athletic money during 1st year of enrollment Partial Qualifier • Minimum GPA-2.0/ACT Sum Score=68** • Can practice and receive athletic money but cannot compete during 1st year of enrollment Non-Qualifier • Cannot receive $, practice, or compete during the first year of enrollment **ACT/SAT score matching your core course GPA on corresponding sliding scale • *** Students should be reminded that NCAA eligibility criteria is the minimal NCAA standards. • Universities often have higher academic standards that students must meet to be admitted to the University. The Higher the grades and test scores…less risk for the coaches

  9. NCAA Division I Eligibility Requirements • Graduate from high school in 8 academic semesters • 16 Core Courses • 4 English • 3 Math (Algebra 1 or higher) • 2 Natural or Physical Science • 1 additional from above areas • 2 Social Science • 4 Additional from all areas or foreign language • 10 of 16 Core Courses must be completed before the 7th semester (senior year) • ACT/SAT score matching your core course GPA on corresponding sliding scale • Early Academic Qualifier (After 6 semesters- 3.0 Core GPA/14 core and ACT sum of 75**)

  10. NCAA Division I

  11. NCAA Division I – August 2016 NCAA Eligibility certifies or denies students’ eligibility Full Qualifier Practice, Compete, Receive $ • 16 Core Courses • Core Course GPA 2.3 or higher • ACT/SAT matching core GPA based on sliding scale Non-Qualifier Cannot receive $, practice, or compete during the first year of enrollment Academic Redshirt Receive $, Practice… CANNOT compete the first year • 16 Core Courses • Core Course GPA of 2.0-2.99 • ACT/SAT matching core GPA based on sliding scale • Students must meet academic standards their 1st semester • ***Students should be reminded that NCAA eligibility criteria is the minimal NCAA standards. • Universities often have higher academic standards that students must meet to be admitted to the University. Higher grades and test scores…less risk for the coaches***

  12. NCAA “Clearinghouse” www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org Students must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center in order to be identified as a student eligible to participate in DI or DII athletics. • Fee waiver available for students who qualify • Official transcript sent through school ACT sent (ACT Code-9999) • Sum Score-combined score of your highest subscore for each of the areas (English, Math, Reading, Science) College coaches can ask for a player to be certified-- helps with recruiting

  13. CORE COURSE INFORMATION • College prep courses that have been approved by the NCAA • ONLY these courses are used to calculate a student’s core GPA for NCAA. • Most student’s Core GPA will be lower than their cumulative GPA. (ie: cumulative 2.788= core 2.409, cumulative 2.457= core 2.269) • Courses updated annually • Non-Traditional Course (ie: online, correspondence, credit recovery) have specific guidelines to be considered before ever enrolling in. Make sure you always communicate with your counselor and the NCAA when enrolling in any non-traditional course(s) and let them know you are a college-bound student athlete. They can help you confirm its NCAA approved • Transfer students from other high schools will have to work closely with previous school(s) for core course and transcript information. • Student who receive special education services (IEP) may have some variances in their eligibility. Please contact your counselor if that may apply to you • New Standards for EL (ELL) Students

  14. NAIA www.playnaia.org Eligibility Requirements Graduating HS seniors must meet 2 out of 3: • Minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale • 18 ACT or 860 SAT • Graduate in top 50% of class Eligibility Center Separate from NCAA • All student athletes must register and complete student profile • $70 (fee waiver available) • Early decision • 3.0 GPA 16 ACT end of junior year • 2.5 GPA 16 ACT midway senior year if before 18-19 school year Check Website for colleges– 300+ to choose from NAIA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete PowerPoint presentations for students/parents and posters Annual NAIA Sports Showcase- 1 stop shopping with all NAIA schools. (Soccer, Baseball, Football, basketball & lacrosse)

  15. JUNIOR COLLEGE www.njcaa.org Eligibility → Must graduate from high school Divisions 1, 2, and 3 vary by sport A+ for Missouri junior colleges Transfer rules: • If student has not met NCAA eligibility out of high school, they have to remain at the junior college for 2-4 semesters(depending on D1 or D2) and maintain a 2.0 before eligible to transfer.

  16. What should I be doing now? Freshmen • Highest Grades Possible-work with your teachers, counselor, tutoring, etc… • Understand credits you need for graduation as well as which of your classes are considered core courses • Know your core GPA • Communicate with your counselor and coaches that you want to compete at the college level • Know what your coaches want from you and do even more. Off-season just as important as during season • Stay eligible for high school sports • Attend camps andclinics • NCAA Profile Page Sophomores • Highest Grades Possible-work with your teachers, counselor, tutoring, etc… • Understand credits needed for graduation as well as which of your classes are considered core courses • Continue to communicate with your counselor and coaches. Enroll in NCAA approved core courses • Know your core GPA • Begin to research and communicate with college coaches. • Prospective Athlete questionnaire • Entrance Requirements • Do what you can to compete at the highest level—shoot for varsity. • Stay eligible for high school sports • Attend camps andclinics • NCAA Profile Page

  17. What should I be doing now? Juniors • Highest Grades Possible-work with your teachers, counselor, tutoring, etc.. • Work with counselor on Core GPA • Continue to work with your coaches on realistic levels of play to consider. • Email/contact college coaches • Videos • Sports resume • Lots of resources with samples • ACT-take 2 times • Send to NCAA (9999) • NAIA (9876) • Register with NCAA/NAIA Clearinghouse • NCAA Website Registration Checklist Seniors • Highest Grades Possible-work with your teachers, counselor, tutoring, etc.. • Meet with counselor to check core courses and Core GPA/eligibility • Continue to work with your coaches on realistic levels of play to consider. • Email/contact college coaches • Videos • Sports resume • Lots of resources with samples • Retake ACT if needed– Send to NCAA/NAIA • Add sub scores for NCAA • Register with NCAA/NAIA Clearinghouse if you haven’t (use Checklist on website) • Send transcripts

  18. RESOURCES • www.njcaa.org (junior college) • www.playnaia.org • NCAA Website— • NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete • www.NCAA.org/playcollegesports • www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

  19. CONTACT INFORMATION Massey Arnold • Lindenwood Assistant Director of Compliance marnold@lindenwood.edu • 636.255.2216 Trudy Steins Pattonville High School tsteins@psdr3.org 314.213.8568

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