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 Studentathlete Do what is necessary in the classroom and in the pool on the field court mat track course etc ID: 782125
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THE RECRUITING PROCESS
What You Can Do To Continue Your Career as a Student-Athlete in College?
Slide2OBJECTIVES of RECRUITING
GET AN EDUCATION
GO SOMEPLACE WHERE YOU CAN PLAY
HAVE “THEM” PAY FOR IT
Slide3WHO 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
Slide4THE 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
Slide5Recruiting “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
Slide6YOUR PROFILE
Include:
Grades
Test Scores
Sport Specific Statistics
Conditioning Levels
Sport Specific
40 yard dash, bench press max, 60 yard time, etc….
Slide7Marketing 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)
Slide8Sending 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
Slide9Sports 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
Slide10The 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?”
Slide11The 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
Slide12The 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
Slide13The 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?
Slide14A 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
Slide15A Year-By-Year Approach (cont’d)
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
Slide16A Year-By-Year Approach (cont’d)
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
Slide17A Year-By-Year Approach (cont’d)
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
Slide18Tracking 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
Slide19Tracking Your Progress (cont’d)
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
Slide20Tracking Your Progress (cont’d)
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
Slide21Tracking Your Progress (cont’d)
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
Slide22TERMS 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
Slide23FEE 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.
Slide24RESOURCES/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
Slide25RESOURCES/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
Slide26ON CAMPUS RESOURCES
Guidance Counselors
A-C: Mr. Randy LaPlante
D-H: Ms. Joanna Baier
I-MO:
Mrs. Patti
Ince
MU-SA:
Mr
s. Nicole Kline
Sb
-Z: Mrs.
Sherrie Knob
Athletic Office
Mr. Mark Cowles (772)-219-1800 ext 140
cowlesm@martin.k12.fl.us
Your Coaches