Basten College Erin Doyle DJ Schoonover Kyle Nowels Kyle Clark SM 111 Presentation Final Course Project BR

BR Males and females equal Make teams positive asset to school o Good citizenship o Creation of knowledge Academic requirements for athletes o Athletes vs. Students Sociological Issues Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

Sociological Issues (cont.) Admission standards Academics vs. Athletics Maintain high academic reputation Pride in athletics and education BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

School Info Best school in Georgia Location: City of Savannah We also have a satellite campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™ Skyline from Savannah, GA

School Info (cont.) Mascot: Basten College Roadrunners School Colors: Lovin’ the green (and black and white) Taking over the ACC 8 sports 4 male: basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer 4 female: volleyball, basketball, tennis, soccer Rest of sports club/intramural BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

Mascot/Logo Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™ BR

Admission Requirements Regular admission top 25% No Affirmative Action Athletes admitted based on ability Do not need to meet requirements for regular admission students Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™ BR

Why Will Athletes Come? Full rides 5-year program 9 credits a semester Any degree they want Can live an athletic and academic life Focus on athletics first years Don’t go pro, come back! BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™ Corporate sponsors guarantee jobs

Why Will Athletes Come? (cont.) Lloyd's of London Insurance Insure athletes in case of injury All varsity athletes insured each year Automatic money for surgery Willis McGahee Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™ BR

In-house Competition Open tryouts for all varsity sports Beginning of season Makes athletes work in offseason Open tryouts include all students Boosts athletics, academics, school participation Advertise open tryouts Given scholarships when recruited Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™ BR

Athlete Academic/Practice Requirements 2.0 GPA to play Attendance in classes Present in 80% of classes Study hours Mandatory tutoring hours 2 hours twice a week Practice Limits Maximum of 40 hours per week in sport Coaches must keep logs Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™ BR

“Roadrunning Around the World” Goal: Educate students internationally o Creation of new knowledge Non-conference away games abroad o Introduce all students to foreign countries BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

“Roadrunning Around the World” Overall Plan: o Fund fares of opposing team, professors, students Professors invited depending on teaching skills o Diminish influence of research o Work with local experts to educate students Students receive tickets based on: o Campus-wide participation o Maintain good grades Basten College Mission: Create good citizens and new knowledge BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

“Roadrunning Around the World” Men’s sports: o Football o Basketball o Soccer o Lacrosse Women’s sports: o Basketball o Volleyball o Tennis o Soccer BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

“Roadrunning Around the World” Durban, South Africa o Soccer London, England o Basketball o Football BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

“Roadrunning Around the World” Rio de Janeiro, Brazil o Soccer o Lacrosse Moscow, Russia o Football o Lacrosse BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

“Roadrunning Around the World” Sydney, Australia o Tennis o Volleyball Savannah, Georgia o All Sports BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

Off-Campus Training Satellite Campus in Colorado Springs o Athletic training in high altitude BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

Student Benefiting from Athletics Incentives to succeed in school Good grades receive free tickets Learn about other cultures Have foreigners visit Go to foreign countries with teams Athletics promote education Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™ BR

Coaches Get best available Mansion townhouses Community for family and coaches Segregated from students BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

Promoting Good Citizenship Good citizens = free tickets Firefighters, police officers, etc. Volunteers No felonies Chosen by nominations Field passes Free travel to away games ROTC free home game tickets Athletes must meet requirements to play 5 hours community service a month Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™ BR

Addressing the Issues Males and Females equal Same number sports teams Make teams positive asset Good citizenship/new knowledge Academic requirements Not equal but fair Admissions standards Lower but worthwhile BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

Addressing the Issues (cont.) Classes vs. athletics Athletes focus on athletics Maintain 2.0 GPA Can come back Maintain high academic reputation Athletics doesn’t affect classes Travel to other countries Pride in athletics and education BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™

Thank You Questions? Comments? Concerns? BR Roadrunning the Competition Since 2009™