1. SEND OUT PROSPECT INFORMATION 2. SEND OUT HIGHLIGHTS AND FILM 3. CONTACT COACHES 4. MAKE MYSELF AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS

PARENTS – GET INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS - THERE ARE THOSE THAT LOOK TO EXPLOIT ATHLETES. - COLLEGE VISITS IN THE SUMMER (LET ME KNOW) - SEND LETTERS TO THE SCHOOLS YOUR ARE INTERESTED IN ALONG WITH A LINK TO HIGHLIGHT FILM - SELECT A SCHOOL W/O ATHLETICS IN THE PICTURE (COACHES CAN CHANGE IF YOU DON’T PLAY YOU DON’T WANT TO BE STUCK AT A SCHOOL YOU DON’T LIKE)

WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO HELP YOUR SON ACHIEVE HIS GOALS

- LOG ON TO THE NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER - $65 FEE (www. eligibilitycenter.com) - KNOW THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS (SLIDING SCALE) - SIGN UP FOR YOUR SAT TEST - MAY 4 (DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS APRIL 5) - JUNE 1 (DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS MAY 2)

DIVISION I 16 Core-Course Rule 16 Core Courses: 4years of English. 3years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non doctrinal religion/philosophy).

14 Core-Course Rule 14 Core Courses: - 3years of English. - 2years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). - 2year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. - 2 years of social science. - 3years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non doctrinal religion/philosophy).

Division II has no sliding scale. The minimum core grade-point average is The minimum SAT score is 820 (verbal and math sections only) and the minimum ACT sum score is core courses are currently required for Division II. However, beginning 2013, students will be required to complete 16 core courses. 16 core courses are required for Division I. The SAT combined score is based on the verbal and math sections only. The writing section will not be used. SAT and ACT scores must be reported directly to the Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Scores on transcripts will not be used. Students enrolling at an NCAA Division I or II institution for the first time need to also complete the amateurism questionnaire through the Eligibility Center Web site. Students need to request final amateurism certification prior to enrollment.

- TRAIN AND PREPARE YOURSELF – MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OPPORTUNITY - WHEN LOOKING FOR SUMMER CAMPS, YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT IT IS A TRY OUT. - LIMIT THE CAMPS YOU ATTEND, BUT LOOK TO MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE (LAURENS 1ST AND GOAL CAMP – LAFAYETTE JUNE 2) - “YOU ONLY GET ONE CHANCE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION ”

- WHEN CREATING A HIGHLIGHT VIDEO, YOU NEED TO REMEMBER THAT IT IS DESIGNED TO MAKE COACHES WANT TO SEE MORE PLAYS – DON’T MAKE THEM TOO LONG - COACHES WILL WANT TO SEE GAME FILM - YOU CAN HAVE A BAD PLAY NOT A BAD GAME (BE CONSISTENT)

COACHES WILL MAKE CONTACT WITH YOU VIA FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND PHONE. MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF YOUR MESSAGES ARE APPROPRIATE, ONCE YOU SEND IT, IT IS OUT THERE ASK YOURSELF THIS ABOUT ANYTHING YOU POST ANYWHERE: “WOULD I WANT A COLLEGE RECRUITER TO SEE OR HEAR THIS?”

CONTACT PERIOD- TIME WHEN IT IS PERMITTED FOR COACHES TO MAKE IN PERSON, OFF CAMPUS RECRUITING CONTACTS AND EVALUATIONS EVALUATION PERIOD- COACHES ALLOWED TO BE INVOLVED IN OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ASSESS ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND PLAYING ABILITIES. NO IN-PERSON CONTACT WITH THE RECRUITS DURING THIS PERIOD. QUIET PERIOD- COACHES ONLY ALLOWED TO MAKE IN PERSON CONTACT AT THE COLLEGE CAMPUS. NO OFF-CAMPUS CONTACT PERMITTED. DEAD PERIOD- NO CONTACT PERMITTED. HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ARE ALLOWED TO CALL COLLEGE COACHES AT THIS TIME

- THESE TIMES CHANGE FROM YEAR TO YEAR. - THEY ARE LISTED ON THE ELIGIBILITY CENTER WEB-SITE OR YOU CAN SEE YOUR COACH. - THERE IS LEGISLATION PENDING THAT WOULD ALLOW CONTACT VIA SICIAL NETWORK YEAR ROUND

REDSHIRTING - YOU MAY PRACTICE WITH THE TEAM AND TRAVEL WITH THE TEAM BUT DO NOT LOSE A YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY KNOW THAT OFTEN TIMES A SCHOLARSHIP IS A YEAR TO YEAR AGREEMENT. YOU MAY NOT BE INVITED BACK FOR YOUR FIFTH YEAR IF YOU ARE INJURED AFTER “REDSHIRTING A YEAR”, YOU MAY APPLY TO THE NCAA FOR A “MEDICAL HARDSHIP” FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR. GREYSHIRTING - STUDENT ATHLETE TAKES LESS THAN 12 CREDIT HOURS THE FIRST (FALL) SEMESTER AND ESSENTIALLY DELAYS HIS ENROLLMENT TIL THE NEXT YEAR. HAS NO CONTACT OR PRACTICE TIME WITH TEAM UNTIL SECOND SEMESTER.

WALKING ON IS ALWAYS AN OPTION IF YOU DECIDE!! MANY SCHOOLS SAVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARD THEM TO WALK-ONS WHO HAVE EARNED THEM AFTER SPING PRACTICE

1. RECRUITING CAN BE A STRESSFUL TIME. REMEMBER THAT IT IS A REWARD FOR YOUR HARD WORK 2. ULTIMATELY IT IS THE COLLEGE’S DECISION WHO THEY RECRUIT- ACCEPT THAT YOU HAVE VERY LITTLE CONTROL OVER IT 3. REMEMBER THAT ACADEMICS IS ALWAYS THE FIRST FACTOR CONSIDERED. 4. IT IS YOUR DECISION

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