University of Wyoming Track & Field and Cross Country

 Timeline for Recruiting  UW Scholarship Standards  UW Walk-On Standards  Areas of Recruiting Focus at UW  Official Visits  Unofficial Visits  Recruiting Juniors  Recruiting Seniors

 Speed/Power Athletes  Junior year of Track & Field  Mid/Long Distance Runners  Junior year of Track and Senior year of XC  Signing Period  Wed of 1 st week of February  February 5 th 2014  Verbal Commitments

 Fully funded NCAA DI Program  12.6 (Men) and 18 (Women)  Book & Fee(8%) to Full(100%)  Factors for Scholarships  Performances (PR’s)  Talent  Academics  Character  Work-Ethic  Mountain West Conference  Top 8  NCAA 1 st Round Championships  Top 48  * Refer to handout*

 Walk-On Women  Opportunities in many event areas  Middle and Long Distance Focus!  Walk-On Men  Try-Outs  Open Try-Outs for Mid/Long Distance  Two Try-Out Periods  Cross-Country  Track & Field  Middle and Long Distance Focus!  *Refer to Handout*

 Roster Limitations  Men’s Team  Women’s Team

 Mid/Long Distance  Throws  Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles

 800M – 10,000M Focus  Coaching Staff  Geographic Location  Training Facilities

 Throws  Strong Throws Program  Quality not Quantity  Things to Help:  Film of Athlete!!!  Throwing and Lifting PR’s  Specific Questions to Coach Paul Barrett

 History of Success  400M, Hurdles & Jumps  Coaching focus  Training Facilities  Development potential

 Paid Visit  48 Hours  Limit of 5 at NCAA Institutions  During Senior Year  Needed for official visits:  Unofficial Copy of Transcripts and Test Scores  Register for NCAA Eligibility Center

 Unpaid  Visit anytime during high school  Unlimited number

 Forms of Contact  In-Person On-Campus   No Phone Calls

 Forms of Contact  In-Person On-Campus  In-Person Off-Campus  Five total contacts  Home visits  Track or XC Meets  Phone calls and  Calls after July 1 st going into Senior Year