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Advising the College Bound Student-Athlete

Advising the College Bound Student-Athlete. 1. Mike Mucha Mike Sakiewicz Tony Dieppa Jake Christensen. Advising the College Bound Student-Athlete. Opportunities for College-Bound Athletes. National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ): Divisions I, II, and III

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Advising the College Bound Student-Athlete

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  1. Advising the College Bound Student-Athlete 1

  2. Mike Mucha Mike Sakiewicz Tony Dieppa Jake Christensen Advising the College Bound Student-Athlete

  3. Opportunities for College-Bound Athletes • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): Divisions I, II, and III • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) • National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

  4. NJCAA Snapshot • 510 member institutions across 24 regions • 16 sports in which national championships are conducted • Athletic scholarships are available

  5. National Junior College Athletic Association www.njcaa.org

  6. NAIA Snapshot • 290 member institutions • 23 sports in which national championships are conducted • Athletic scholarships are available

  7. National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics www.naia.org

  8. NAIA Initial Eligibility Requirements • Graduate of high school • Meet 2 of the following requirements: • Test Score: ACT – 18, SAT – 860 • GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale • Graduate in the top half of the class

  9. NAIA Eligibility Center • Will certify student-athletes entering in 2011-12 and beyond • A one-time fee will be required upon registration (fee waiver available) • NAIA certification is separate from NCAA certification

  10. NCAA Division III Snapshot • 429 member institutions • No athletic scholarships available • 20+ sports in which national championships are conducted

  11. Division III – Sample Institutions • University of Chicago • Augustana College • Carthage College • Elmhurst College • North Central College • North Park University • Wheaton College • Knox College

  12. Division III Initial Eligibility • No NCAA initial eligibility standard • Check with the specific Division III institution regarding policies on eligibility for practice and competition upon initial enrollment.

  13. Division II Snapshot • 291 member institutions • Athletic scholarships are available • 20+ sports in which national championships are conducted • Initial eligibility certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center

  14. Division II Sample Institutions • University of Illinois – Springfield • Lewis University • University of Southern Indiana • University of Wisconsin – Parkside • Grand Valley State University (MI) • Ferris State University (MI) • Wayne State University (MI)

  15. Division II Initial Eligibility - Qualifiers • Graduate from high school • Complete 14 core courses • 3 years of English • 2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) • 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered) • 2 additional years of English, math, or natural or physical science • 2 years of social science • 3 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language) • Earn a 2.00 core-course GPA • Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68

  16. DII Changes – August 1, 2016 & Beyond • Complete 16 core courses • 3 additional years of English, math, or natural or physical science • 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language)

  17. Division II Initial Eligibility - Qualifiers • Qualifier Status: • Practice and compete during the first year of enrollment • Receive athletics scholarship during the first year of enrollment • Play four seasons if eligibility is maintained from year to year

  18. Division II Initial Eligibility – Partial Qualifiers(Enrolled in School, Practice, not Compete) • Graduate from high school and meet one of the following: • Combined SAT score of 820 or ACT sum score of 68 OR • Completion of the 14 core courses with a 2.00 core-course GPA

  19. Division II Initial Eligibility – Partial Qualifiers • Partial Qualifier Status • Practice at the home facility during the first year of enrollment • Receive athletic scholarship during the first year of enrollment • No competition during the first year • Play 4 seasons if eligibility is maintained year to year

  20. Division II Initial Eligibility – Non-qualifiers • Non - qualifier if: did not graduate from high school, or graduated, but do not meet criteria to be either a qualifier or partial qualifier. • Non - qualifier Status • No practice or competition during the first year • No athletics scholarship during the first year • Play four seasons if eligibility maintained from year to year

  21. Division I Snapshot • 331 member institutions • Athletic scholarships are available • 20+ sports • Initial eligibility certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center

  22. Division I Institutions in Illinois • Bradley University • Chicago State University • DePaul University • Eastern Illinois University • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Illinois State University • Loyola University Chicago • Northern Illinois University • Northwestern University • SIU – Carbondale • SIU – Edwardsville • University of Illinois – Chicago • Western Illinois University

  23. Division I Initial Eligibility - Qualifiers • Graduate from high school • Complete 16 core courses • 4 years of English • 3 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher) • 2 years of natural or physical Science (including one year of lab science if offered) • 1 additional years of English, Math, or Science • 2 years of social science • 4 years of extra core courses (from any category above, or foreign language) • Earn a core-course GPA (minimum is 2.00) - Corresponding to the Test Score Sliding Scale

  24. Division I Initial Eligibility - Qualifiers • Test-Score Requirements • Must be earned prior to initial full-time collegiate enrollment • Scores must be reported directly to the Eligibility Center directly from the testing agency; scores will not be accepted from high-school transcripts • NCAA Code = 9999 • Some accommodation is available for learning disabled students (see later slide)

  25. Core Courses – NOT NCAA Approved • Rhetoric of Cinema • EligibilityCenter.org • High School Portal • 142852 – Lake Park School Code • “Approved Courses” • “Denied Courses”

  26. Division I Initial Eligibility - Qualifiers • Qualifier Status • Practice and compete during the first year • Receive an athletic scholarship during the first year • Play 4 seasons if eligibility is maintained from year to year

  27. 2016 Changes to Initial Eligibility August 1, 2016 • 16 core courses in the following areas: • 4 years English; • 3 years math at Algebra I level or higher; • 2 years science (one lab if offered at any high school attended); • 1 year additional English, math or science; • 2 years social science; • 4 years additional from areas above or foreign language • *7 core courses through 6 semesters and those are “Locked In” • Minimum GPA of 2.300 in those 16 core courses. • Sliding Scale

  28. Division I Initial Eligibility – Non - Qualifiers • Non - qualifier if: did not graduate from high school, or graduated, but do not meet criteria to be a qualifier (no more partial qualifiers in Division I) • Non - qualifier Status • No practice or competition during the first year • No athletics scholarship during the first year • Begin with three seasons of eligibility, but may earn a fourth season if 80% of degree completed entering the fifth year of enrollment

  29. Divisions I and II - Students with Education-Impacting Disabilities • For Division I eligibility, the education-impacting disability must be documented with the Eligibility Center • Accommodations • Division I: if the student graduates with his/her class, may use up to 3 additional approved core courses taken before initial full-time enrollment • Division II: may use any approved core course taken before initial full-time enrollment • Divisions I and II: courses for students with education-impacting disabilities may be used if they appear on the high school’s NCAA List of Approved Core Courses • Divisions I and II: nonstandard tests taken in accordance with SAT or ACT policies/procedures may be used

  30. NCAA Eligibility Center Registration • Necessary to compete in Divisions I or II • On-line Registration at www.eligibilitycenter.org • Fee waiver available only if granted a waiver of the ACT or SAT fee. • May register beginning JR YEAR

  31. Suggested Timeline • Freshmen and Sophomores • Take courses from the approved list of core courses • Juniors • Register with the Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org • Register to take the ACT or SAT (or both) and use the Eligibility Center code (9999) as a score recipient • Send an official transcript to the Eligibility Center at the end of the year • Seniors • Take the SAT or ACT again if necessary • Check core course status • Graduate on time (i.e., after eight semesters) • Send final official transcript with proof of graduation

  32. Freshman Year • WORK ON YOUR GRADES!! • Talk to your counselor about core class requirements. • Attend sports camps. • Start thinking about a realistic analysis of your ability. • Start thinking about your academic and career goals

  33. Sophomore Year • KEEP YOUR GRADES UP!!! • Talk to your coaches about your ability and ambitions. • Stay out of trouble!!! • Make preliminary inquiries about colleges that interest you. • A brief letter to a college coach might be appropriate. • Take the PLAN test.

  34. Junior Year • KEEP WORKING ON YOUR GRADES!!!! • Talk with your counselor about career goals and core course requirements. • Talk with your coach about the realistic assessment of which college level you can play. • Take the PSAT and the ACT (PSAE). • Start making a sports resume. • Start making unofficial visits to colleges. • Letter to college coaches. • Enter NCAA Eligibility Center. • Sports camps (last chance)!

  35. Senior Year GRADES ARE STILL IMPORTANT!!! • Make sure you have all graduation requirements and core courses. • Make sure you are in the NCAA Eligibility Center • Attend College/Career nights and financial aid workshops • Make sure you have applications for admission and transcripts sent to colleges you are interested in.

  36. Senior year.. • Make sure you are aware of recruiting rules regarding campus visits. • Send in federal financial aid form (FAFSA) for analysis (Jan 1) • Be sure of your final choice before signing any papers. • Let the coaches know when their school is no longer in the running. Thank them!!! • Make your final decision based on a meaningful college education, excellent career preparation, and a satisfying athletic experience.

  37. Strength & Conditioning • Time Commitments • Training Examples

  38. Div. 1 & 2 In-Season Schedule • Two to three 60-80 minute training sessions per week • Four 2 hour practices (Sunday or Monday are flex days) • 45- 90 minutes of position meetings and/or team meetings every day • 10 Required Academic study hall hours per week • Mandatory meals? • Two 2 hour swimming sessions daily • Two to three 1.5 hour training sessions per week • 10 Required Academic study hall hours per week Football Weekly Schedule Swimming Weekly Schedule

  39. Div. 1 & 2 Off-Season Schedule • Football • Winter training: four 2 hour training sessions per week • 1-2 team running/agility session 60 minutes • 10 Required Academic study hall hours per week • Spring Ball: • 3-4 90 minute practices • 30-60 minute meetings • Two 60-75 minute training sessions

  40. Div. 1 & 2 Off-Season Schedule • Swimming • Spring Training: • Swim in the morning 5 days/week= 1.5 hours • Lift 4 days a week 1.5 hours • Summer Training: • Swim with club team

  41. Recruiting • Quite Periods • Contact Periods • Evaluation Periods • Recruitlook.com – varies by sport

  42. Visits • Official Visits (DI & DII) • School Pays • 5 maximum • Un-Official Visits • You pay • Unlimited

  43. Scholarships • All athletic scholarships awarded by NCAA institutions are limited to one year and are renewable annually. There is no such award as a four-year athletic scholarship. • Athletic scholarships may be renewed annually for a maximum of five years within a six-year period of continuous college attendance. Athletic aid may be canceled or reduced at the end of each year for any reason • Athletic scholarships are awarded in a variety of amounts, ranging from full scholarships to very small scholarships (e.g., books only).

  44. Scholarships • About 2 % of high school athletes win scholarships every year. • More than 1 million boys play high school football • There are only about 19,500 football scholarships. • Nearly 603,000 girls compete in track and field in high school • 4,500 scholarships

  45. Can student-athletes receive other, non-athletic financial aid? • Yes. Thousands of student-athletes benefit from academic scholarships and need-based aid, such as federal Pell Grants.

  46. Recruiting Services • Recruiting services will not help you if you are not good enough to play in college • Can do for you what your time will not permit • More useful for Division II and Division III programs • Be careful! Some recruiting services can actually make the student-athlete ineligible by receiving a percentage of the scholarship attained thus acting as an agent

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