The Ultimate Playbook: Supporting Prospective Student-Athletes Through Recruitment, Admissions & College Share, Learn, Connect Friday, February 23, 2018 1:00pm to 1:50 p.m. Brooke - open

Panelist Introduction Brooke Smith, Associate Director of College Counseling ,Viewpoint School Amanda Wallin, Coordinator of Athletic Recruitment ,Cal Lutheran University Ja‘Nae Davis, Associate Athletic Director, University of California Los Angeles Brooke Amanda Ja’Nae

Benefits of College Athletics Social - Eases transition – move in early, built-in social network Physical – Required to stay in shape, nutrition, scheduled workouts Emotional – Support system with team and coaches; someone looking out for you in big school Educational – Accountable to self, coaches and teammates for academic results; academic support plans Professional – Working world recognizes competitive qualities associated with athletics; team oriented individuals who are self- disciplined, with strong time management and communication skills Ja’Nae

Organization of Intercollegiate Athletics NCAA Division I (DI) Highest level of competitive Athletic scholarships awarded Greatest time commitment NCAA Division II (DII) Smaller schools Local or in-state athletes Scholarships, grants, & loans Substantial time commitment NCAA Division III (DIII) Largest number of colleges & universities within NCAA No athletic scholarships Less Time commitment as DI & DII Highly skilled and competitive Ja’Nae - DI Brooke - DII Amanda - DIII Institutions can be members of two divisions e.g. Johns Hopkins: D-I lacrosse - D-III all other sports.

Organization of Intercollegiate Athletics NAIA – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Governing body of group of small athletics programs NJCAA – National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association Governing body of 2-year college athletics D-1, D-2, or D-3 level Brooke CCCAA – California Community College Athletic Association Governing body of 2-year college athletics in California

NCAA Timeline All DI and DII programs require athletes register with NCAA Eligibility Center Spring Junior Year, (If not earlier) Register Send transcript for all High Schools attended (Request via NCAA) Send initial test scores Fall Senior Year Send final test scores Spring of Senior Year Amateurism Certification Graduation Send final HS Transcript www.eligibilitycenter.org Brooke

NCAA Eligibility Standards Division I 16 Core Courses Division II Brooke

NCAA Eligibility Standards Division I 2.3 minimum GPA in core courses Division II 2.2 minimum GPA in core courses Brooke The full sliding scale can be found at www.eligibilitycenter.org under Resources.

The Ultimate Playbook for Counselors Brooke

Freshman/Sophomore Year Tasks Maintain a strong GPA Identify and contact head coach and all assistant coaches expressing interest Complete prospective athlete questionnaires on college websites Create and update athletic résumé Be Seen! Attend summer ID camps and participate in tournaments Film games and create highlight DVD or YouTube link Keep records of athletic achievements, articles, extracurricular activities, etc. Register w/ NCAA Eligibility Center (in 10th grade) Brooke

Junior Year Tasks Register & take standardized testing Send official test scores to NCAA – 9999 Attend college info sessions – HS campus and/or local area Visit college campuses Develop initial college list with college counselor and coach Complete athletic questionnaires Send updated athletic résumé to coaches Get an honest evaluation of talent from coach Attend ID camps Film games – send DVD or link to YouTube to prospective coaches Attend college games to assess level of play Brooke

Senior Year Tasks Maintain strong academic performance Retake standardized tests if necessary – check with counselor Update athletic résumé File college applications/review with counselor before submission Continue to write, call, and e-mail coaches Be prompt in responses to coaches Visit campuses – official and unofficial visits Attend sporting events and demonstrate interest Brooke

Recruitment Process from Admissions Perspective Student THEN Athlete Division III Application Review Process & Admissibility Coach & Admission Communication Multifaceted Decision Making Degree of choice Sport of choice Coach & team interactions Financial Amanda

What we want to see… Division III Specific “Fit” Academic Profile Sport involvement and level of play What else can you bring to campus “Fit” Academic fit Sport fit Institutional fit Recruitment goes far beyond athletics Amanda

Coach + Admissions + Recruit & Family Family Affair Coach + Admissions + Recruit & Family All need to be on same page Year-long cycle Timelines & expectations It’s good to be talked about Amanda

Myths. Facts. Things to Consider. Division III schools don’t recruit “Coach offered me a spot on the team” Annual scholarship renewal Coach pressures to commit Recruit “verbal commit” Pay attention to positions and graduation numbers Amanda

Path to graduation- Desired Student Outcomes Academic Success Well-Being Fairness Ja’Nae

Path to Graduation – In practice Phase 1: Review Incoming Student-Athlete Data Academic History High school GPA, Course Selection, SAT/ACT scores University placement exam scores Internal educational screeners/questionnaires Phase 2: Develop Academic Support and Program Plan Phase 3: Ongoing Academic Counseling Personal Development University Resource Utilization Co-curricular Engagement Phase 4: Degree Plan Ja’Nae

Path to Graduation- Support Services for Student-Athletes Academic Advising Student Services Student Development Academic Support Ja’Nae

Academic Advising Services: Academic Counselor or Advisor Student Services Student Development Academic Support Services: Academic Counselor or Advisor Department/major counselor Priority enrollment Referrals for graduate school/professional school Ja’Nae

Academic Support Services Learning Specialist or Academic Coordinator Academic Advising Student Services Student Development Academic Support Services Learning Specialist or Academic Coordinator Academic Mentors Tutors Study Hall Sessions Educational Assessments and Screeners Computer Lab Referrals to campus support centers

Student Development Services Professional Development Academic Advising Student Services Student Development Academic Support Services Professional Development Community Service Leadership Development Student-Athlete Advisory Council Peer Mentors Ja’Nae

Student Services Student Services Health and Wellness Support Academic Advising Student Services Student Development Academic Support Student Services Health and Wellness Support On-Campus Housing Financial Aid Counseling and Scholarship Management (if available) Travel/Competition Management Ja’Nae

Path to graduation – Frequently Discussed Topics Academic performance data – graduation rates, eligibility, etc. Types of academic support offered internally and through campus Major selection and course offerings Practice/athletic performance schedule and time management tools Health and wellness resources Support for students with educationally impacted disabilities Ja’Nae

Resources National Collegiate Athletic Association www.ncaa.org National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics www.naia.org National Junior College Athletic Association www.njcaa.org Brook

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