Navigating College Recruitment as a Student-Athlete
Explore the essentials of continuing your athletic career in college as a student-athlete. Learn about the recruitment process, building your profile, marketing yourself effectively, and sending introductory emails to coaches for maximum exposure. Take proactive steps to enhance your chances of getting recruited.
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What You Can Do To Continue Your Career as a Student-Athlete in College?
OBJECTIVES of RECRUITING GET AN EDUCATION GO SOMEPLACE WHERE YOU CAN PLAY HAVE THEM PAY FOR IT
WHO GETS ME RECRUITED? Who is responsible for recruiting? Student-athlete Do what is necessary in the classroom and in the pool, on the field, court, mat, track, course, etc .. Do NOT wait until your senior year Family Communication with your family Variety of factors impact each family differently Coach Assists in the overall process Highlights Using contacts; communication with college coaches
THE RECRUITING GAME It s all about numbers . 400,000 student-athletes competing in 23 sports at more than 1,100 colleges/universities Student-athletes get placed into pools Minimum of 100 schools should be on your Correspondence List Obtain schools direct contact information Create a profile Return questionnaires
Recruiting Pools Myths/Methods Myths Colleges will find you Attending a camp or clinic increases exposure High School Coaches will get you recruited Online recruiting services (subscription) guarantee scholarships Methods Personal contact Biggest mistake is that not enough colleges are contacted Be committed to the process Create a profile Market yourself Send an introductory e-mail Use of a Sports Educational Recruiting Network
YOUR PROFILE Include: Grades Test Scores Sport Specific Statistics Conditioning Levels Sport Specific 40 yard dash, bench press max, 60 yard time, etc .
Marketing Yourself Maximize Exposure Creating an online highlight package Advantages Immediate access for the college coach Limited costs as compared to DVDs Professional appearance Should be short (3-5 minutes)
Sending an Introductory E-Mail Send directly to the Head Coach May send to assistant coach or recruiting coordinator Research schools individually as they each have their own system of recruiting
Sports Educational Recruiting Network Get started EARLY!!! The earlier you start, the greater the opportunity that you will have of receiving an athletic scholarship Helps you learn what colleges are looking for Assists in setting goals SERNs use extensive surveys from colleges and college coaches The more schools you are exposed to the more bargaining power you have www.ncsasports.org
The Fun Begins Phone Contact Set Up Guidelines Keep a record of who you spoke with, what you spoke about. Ask questions Will you be making a home visit ? Will I receive an invite to campus (official visit)? How many others are you recruiting at my position?
The Fun Continues The Home Visit Face-to-face Huge part of the evaluation process For both sides Remember these individuals are professional salespeople Not all institutions are able to afford home visits
The Fun Continues The Campus Visit Student-Athletes are allowed to make five official campus visits which are partially funded by the college/university Probably the most important part of the process Request a trip agenda ahead of time (48 hour time frame) Enjoy the process but remember the reason why you are visiting Check out living quarters, people watch, take in all of the experience with individuals that could potentially be your teammates When you return home send a letter or e-mail expressing your thanks
The Decision Assessment (with the help of Jack Renkens) Comfortable with campus experience? Coaches concerned with me beyond athletics? Does the team display a family atmosphere? Is the size, location, and appearance of the school fit my needs? Would I go here if it wasn t for athletics? If the current coach leaves would I want to stay? Does the scholarship offer fit my and my family s needs? Will I play regularly here and is that important to me?
A Year-By-Year Approach High School Freshmen Year Review the NCAA Core-Course Requirements Verify with your Guidance Counselor Start preparing an Athletic Profile/Resume Game Video Wish List of Colleges Contact Information for Colleges
A Year-By-Year Approach (contd) High School Sophomore Year Take the PSAT Continue to review the NCAA Core-Course Requirements Verify with your Guidance Counselor Register @ www.eligibilitycenter.org Go to ncaa.org Familiarize yourself with the recruiting calendars Refine Athletic Profile/Resume Game Video Wish List of Colleges-begin to reduce number Contact Information for Colleges
A Year-By-Year Approach (contd) High School Junior Year Continue to review NCAA Core Course Requirements Verify with your Guidance Counselor Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center @ www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Register and take the ACT or SAT (Fee Waivers) Use the code 9999 to have your official scores sent directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center and 9876 for the NAIA. Complete Transcript Release Forms for Guidance A copy of transcripts should be sent at the end of your Junior Year Monitor recruiting calendars @ www.ncaa.org Continue to modify Athletic Profile and College Wish List
A Year-By-Year Approach (contd) High School Senior Year Continue to review NCAA Core Course Requirements Verify during Senior Credit Check Complete the Eligibility Center s Amateurism Questionnaire Used to determine a prospect s eligibility according to NCAA Rules Have Guidance Counselor send final transcripts, including proof of graduation, to the Eligibility Center Retake the ACT or SAT (Fee Waivers) Finalize Athletic Profile and College Wish List Request final certification from Eligibility Center
Tracking Your Progress NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses for students enrolling August 1, 2013 www.eligibilitycenter.org Click Resources Click U.S. Students Click List of NCAA Courses Also check with Guidance to make sure courses you are taking count towards NCAA Requirements Students eligible for competition after August 1, 2016 will be required to have a 2.3 GPA (currently 2.0 for Division I and II). Division II will remain at 2.0
Tracking Your Progress (contd) Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core GPA Division II requires a minimum SAT Score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68 NCAA does not use Writing Section of SAT To view the Division I Sliding Scale visit www.eligibilitycenter.org Enter as an NCAA College-Bound Student-Athlete Click Resources Click U.S. Students Click Eligibility Quick Reference Sheet NAIA Requirements 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, 18 on the ACT, 860 on the SAT
Tracking Your Progress (contd) Division I Changes-Overview Increase minimum core-course GPA from 2.0 to 2.3 Ten of the 16 required core courses must be completed before the beginning of the seventh semester (FIRST OF SENIOR YEAR) A repeat of one of the locked in courses will not be used if taken after the seventh semester begins Seven of the 10 required courses must be English, Math, or Natural/Physical Science Increase in the overall core-course GPA as it relates to the ACT or SAT score, which results in a new sliding scale Impacts Class of 2016
Tracking Your Progress (contd) Division II Changes Increase in the number of required core courses from 14 to 16 One additional course in English, Math, or Science One additional course in any core academic area (English, Math, Science, Social Science) or Foreign Language, Comparative Religion/Philosophy Current Seniors (2013) must meet this new rule to participate in intercollegiate athletics at the Division II Level Finding Information: Reference Guide (copies on the table) See the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete available at www.eligibilitycenter.org See the Resources Page on the High School Portal at www.eligibilitycenter.org
TERMS TO KNOW FULL QUALIFIER College-Bound Student-Athlete may receive athletics aid (scholarship), practice and compete in the first year at the Division I college or university ACADEMIC REDSHIRT A College-Bound Student-Athlete may receive athletics aid (scholarship) in the first year of enrollment and may practice in the first regular academic term but may NOT compete in the first year of enrollment NONQUALIFIER A College-Bound Student-Athlete cannot receive athletics aid (scholarship), cannot practice and cannot compete in the first year of enrollment
FEE WAIVERS FEE WAIVERS In order to receive a fee waiver for the NCAA, student- athletes must first apply AND receive a fee waiver for the ACT and SAT In order to receive a fee waiver for the NAIA, student- athletes must first apply AND provide their counselor with their NAIA number Brochures available in Guidance.
RESOURCES/SITES SITES: National Collegiate Athletic Association PO Box 6222, Indianapolis, IN 46206 (888) 388-9748 www.ncaa.org National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 1200 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64106 (816) 595 8000 www.naia.org National Junior College Athletic Association 1755 Telstar Drive, #103, Colorado Springs, CO (719) 590 9788 www.njcaa.org VIRTUAL COLLEGE TOUR: www.youniversitytv.com Starting the Process (Free Online Recruiting Evaluation) http://recruitingrealities.com
RESOURCES/SITES COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES: US News www.usnews.com The Sallie Mae Fund-www.collegeanswer.com The College Board-www.collegeboard.com CollegeNET www.collegenet.com Petersons Student-Edge www.studentedge.com NCAA Student www.ncaastudent.org Campus Advisors www.campusadvisors.com/joomla SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID SEARCH: Free Application for Federal Student Aid - www.fasfa.ed.gov FastWeb Scholarship and College Search www.fastweb.com FinAid Student Guide to Financial Aid - www.finaid.org Free Education Guide www.freeeducation.com Financial planning for college www.studentloannetwork.com
ON CAMPUS RESOURCES Guidance Counselors A-C: Mr. Randy LaPlante D-H: Ms. Joanna Baier I-MO: Mrs. Patti Ince MU-SA: Mrs. Nicole Kline Sb-Z: Mrs. Sherrie Knob Athletic Office Mr. Mark Cowles (772)-219-1800 ext 140 cowlesm@martin.k12.fl.us Your Coaches
