Athletics Information for Recruited Varsity Student-Athletes Kellianne Milliner, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance, Academic and Student Services Terry Beattie, Associate Athletics Director for Facilities Dr. Tammy James, Professor, Department of Health, Academic Coordinator for Student Athletes

Get ready to go…. What needs to be done BEFORE stepping onto the field Eligibility Center Register at www.eligibilitycenter.org COMPLETE registration process Must have final transcript sent from all high schools attended Must answer all amateurism questions and request final certification SAT scores must be sent in electronically via www.collegeboard.com Read all emails from the EC and follow-up with any concerns or issues that may occur.

Medical Paperwork Physical must occur within six months of initial practice. Make sure ALL sections of the physical form are filled out. You may COPY for the health center Medical History Questionnaire must be completed –questions related more to athletic injuries, etc Some teams required to do concussion testing upon arrival prior to practice Insurance Requirement TWO copies of insurance card Signed insurance form Sickle Cell Trait Testing Form Provide result of sickle cell test Decline test **Football and Rugby will do some of this in online system, all others will do the paper version ***these must be completed annually

Drug Testing The NCAA conducts random drug testing each year on campus and possibly at championships All Student-Athletes required to submit to testing or lose eligibility ADHD medical exception: MUST provide significant documentation for an exception. Students allowed to participate while taking this medication, BUT should begin to acquire the information needed for an exception.

Resources your son or daughter can go to COACH Is aware of all requirements of student-athletes Will be able to assist with sport-specific issues COMPLIANCE/STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES Can help with NCAA questions regarding eligibility, rules, etc Will provide opportunities for leadership, personal development, community service Student can file insurance claim ACADEMIC COORDINATOR Will help with scheduling, academic major specific issues, graduation ATHLETIC TRAINER Can assist with injury and seeing physician

Student Athlete Support Services Academic Success Academic Mentoring Program Mid Semester Reports Horrocks Leadership Academy Workshops, seminars, HEA 208 Personal and Professional Development Programming for athletes using campus departments Community Service Team and individual

Student Athlete Support Services Academic Success Horrocks Leadership Academy Personal and Professional Development Community Service New Student Athlete Orientation Campus resources for personal development Programming with the CDC Teams Academic Mentoring Program Faculty Support Service learning and volunteer programs Engagement activities by Athletics Mid-term grade reports Missed class forms AAB HEA 208-Lifeskills for Student-Athletes Wellness Center Counseling Center LGBTQA OMA Leadership and Involvement Women’s Center GA mentors Communication with profs Weekly meetings Consultation with Intern SAAC Emerging Leaders Make A Wish fundraising Community service opportunities Programming opportunities in coordination with Res life C.L.A.S.

Academic Mentoring Incoming AND returning student-athletes based on academic performance AND/OR coaches recommendation Assist with adjustment to college, time management, studying, academic concerns Meet weekly with a graduate level academic mentor Must have a tutor from the LARC Contact between mentor and coach, mentor and professors

Horrocks Leadership Academy New Student-Athlete Orientation HEA 208-Lifeskills for Student-Athletes Student-athlete only course focused on leadership In partnership with the Office of Leadership and Involvement: Emerging Leaders Institute Captains Leadership Advancement Series

Personal and Professional Development Partnership with Campus resources to develop personal development workshops throughout the year LARC Counseling center Office of Financial Aid Department of Nutrition Women’s Center Twardowski Career Development Center

Community Service Make-A-Wish Foundation support Teams Division II SAAC philanthropy Teams Special events Team Impact Service Learning and Volunteer Programs Resource to get athletes involved in existing programs Opportunities offered to student-athletes throughout the year

Student Athlete Advisory Committee SAAC Representatives from each team Mission: The West Chester University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) exists as the voice of the student-athletes as a liaison between all teams and administrators, to oversee the welfare of all student athletes, and to promote a positive student athlete image by being involved, communicative and providing service to the community.

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