September 16 th 2013 Tinley Park High School College Athletics Meeting

 Everyone has the desire to win, but only champions have the desire to prepare

Tonight’s Agenda:  Provide information about college athletics  Help advise potential athletes and their families about their role in this process  Introduce Eligibility requirements  Discuss Recruitment procedures  Answer any questions

Do I Want to Participate in College Athletics?  At What Level of Intensity  Time Commitment will vary across Divisions and Programs  Level of Play will vary across Divisions and Programs  What is the coach’s background, success, and goals  One year commitment (4 year retention is 25 – 30 %)  The Experience will vary for every Student- Athlete

The Building Blocks of Prospective Student Athletes: Recommendations for student-athletes:  Make the grades – do the work!  Play often with and against highest level possible  Overachieve – the next grade builds on the previous year (GPA)  Begin the process (look at colleges on the internet)  Fill out online prospective student surveys  Review NCAA Guide for the College Bound Athlete  Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center  Develop a player resume and write to the schools of interest  Produce a video if possible (keep it short, 10 minutes)  Update important information – Playing schedule, Awards, Honors  Prepare applications for admission

Recommendations for your students:  Have your coach call with a recommendation  Call the coach at the schools of interest. They want to hear from the student.  Keep parents involved and in contact with the coach (at the end)  Apply early to the schools of interest  Be realistic in choosing the school  How important is the sport to you? Are you committed to spending the time and energy necessary to be a successful student-athlete? the time and energy necessary to be a successful student-athlete?  Visit the campus if possible before senior year  See the team play, meet the coaches and the players

What do coaches look for:  Can the candidate play at their school’s level?  What success has the student had in high school athletics?  Do they have the ability: physical, tactical and mental attitude to be successful?  Can they meet the institution’s academic standards? NCAA v. individual college’s standards Eligibility Center: “qualifier” status (See NCAA Handout)  Does the candidate have character? Leadership ability? Goals for life and for sports? What is their behavior before, during and after a game?

How Do You Express an Interest to Play?  Meet with your HS Coach to see Contacts and Recommendations  Write a letter & athletic resume to coaches or programs(See Handout)  Fill out on-line questionnaires or mass mailings  Visit the School and meet with the Coach  Call or the Coach  2-way street of communication Team sports v. individual sports High school v. club teams Highlight Videos

Various Divisions in Intercollegiate Athletics  NCAA Division I: No tryouts, Athletic Aid  NCAA Division II:Tryouts, Athletic Aid  NCAA Division III:No tryouts, No Athletic Aid  NAIA:Tryouts, Athletic Aid  NJCAA Division I:Athletic Aid  NJCAA Division II:Athletic Aid  NJCAA Division III:No Athletic Aid  Athletic Aid will vary with the sport and the school  Aid will be based on Coach’s interest and the need  Programs without athletic aid work with Financial Aid

 Scholarships: ◦ Athletic, Academic, Misc. (See Online Resources Handout)  Loans: ◦ The Stafford Loan The Stafford Loan requires no collateral, has a low interest rate, and must be repaid beginning six months after graduation for students attending school at least half time. The amount you may borrow increases from your freshman to your senior year. In many cases, the Stafford Loan can be subsidized based on financial need, meaning that interest will not start accumulating until six months after you graduate. Stafford Loans are designed for students who cannot cover all of their expenses during college and will likely gain employment upon graduation.Stafford Loan ◦ The Perkins Loan The Perkins Loan is based entirely on financial need. There are maximum amounts a student can borrow for undergraduate and for graduate school. These loans have low interest rates and do not require payments until nine months after you graduate.Perkins Loan ◦ The PLUS Loan The PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students) is offered to parents of dependent students who require financial assistance. The interest rate is low, and repayment begins 60 days after the final loan payment, though in some cases it can be deferred.PLUS Loan  Grants: ◦ Pell Grants (Apply through FAFSA)

 Get organized Collect all the documents that you will need for yourself and, if you are a dependent on your parents’ taxes, for your parents. Documents include your Social Security Number, driver’s license, bank statements, income tax returns and investment records. You also need to determine the FAFSA deadlines for the schools were you’re applying. Although the government sets one final FAFSA deadline, many colleges and states want it filled out earlier. Some schools may also have additional forms to fill out.  Fill out the FAFSA You can fill out the application online. The form will ask for information about you, your finances, your school plans and more.  Follow up You can view your results online, check the status of your file, and make corrections online.  For more detailed information on the FAFSA, go to

The NCAA Eligibility Center Division I  16 Core Courses (Division I)  NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven of the 10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 courses become "locked in" at the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.  Sliding Scale – Core GPA / Test Score Index (p. 10 of handout)  Register by the end of the Junior Year  Meet w/ your Counselor for Scheduling Approved Classes or access under “Resources”  Fee $70 or waiver

The NCAA Eligibility Center Division II  16 Core Courses (Division II)  Requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.  SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections.  ACT score used for NCAA purposes does not include writing section  Register by the end of the Junior Year  Meet w/ your Counselor for Scheduling Approved Classes  Fee $70 or waiver.  Division III – eligibility determined by school not NCAA.

◦ Qualifier ◦ Academic Redshirt ◦ Non-Qualifier

 A student-athlete must be a graduate of a high school with an academic diploma or a General Education diploma.  The individual institution will determine eligibility there are no clearing house requirements.  Once enrolled they have to maintain a 2.0 GPA

 Division I and II  Register on by the end of the Junior Yearwww.playnaia.org  Meet 2 out of 3 requirements  Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT (reading and math only)  Achieve a minimum overall high school un-weighted GPA of 2.0 of a 4.0 scale  Graduate in the top half of your High School class.  Meet w/ your Counselor for Scheduling Approved Classes.  Fee $70 or waiver.

The time line for prospective student athletes: Grade 11 Register with the eligibility center. Make sure you are still on course to meet core-course requirements (verify you have the correct number of core courses and that the core courses are on your high school's accepted classes). After your junior year, have your high school guidance counselor send a copy of your transcript. If you have attended any other high schools, make sure a transcript is sent to the eligibility center from each high school. When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center (the code is "9999"). Begin your amateurism questionnaire.

The time line for prospective student athletes: Grade 12 When taking the ACT or SAT, request test scores to be sent to the eligibility center Complete amateurism questionnaire and sign the final authorization signature online on or after April 1 if you are expecting to enroll in college in the fall semester. Have your high school guidance counselor send a final transcript with proof of graduation to the eligibility center (After July 1 st ).

Questions for the prospective student athlete:  What type of college experience are you looking for?  Location… Close to home v opposite coast (3-5hrs) Academic, Athletic, Social, City/Country… Academic, Athletic, Social, City/Country… Size…Team/Sport Specifics… Size…Team/Sport Specifics…  How many players are graduating and what positions will be available? will be available?  What are the time commitments of a student athlete?  What is the training like in and out of season?  What are the graduation rates of the school? (All athletes and the team) athletes and the team)  What is it like to be a student athlete?  What are the academic benefits and special services for athletes? athletes?

 National Collegiate Scouting Association

 Athletics  Academics  Potential  Versatility  Leadership  Work Ethic