A Coaches Guide to Navigating the New NCA Navigating the NCAA Recruiting Process: A Coaches Guide Kim Durand Associate Athletic Director for Student Development University of Washington WIAA Coaches School Express March 9, 2013

Session Outline NCAA New Initial Eligibility Standards Academic Preparation Unofficial & Official Visits Working with College Coaches Additional Resources Questions & Open Discussion

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Core Classes Current Requirements: NCAA Division I - 16 core courses as follows: 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (including 1 lab) 1 year additional English/Math/Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years additional courses (E/M/S, foreign language, comparative religion/philosophy) Sliding Scale (test score/core courses)

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Core Classes Effective August impacts THIS YEAR’S FRESHMEN and beyond: NCAA Division I - 16 core courses as follows: 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (including 1 lab) 1 year additional English/Math/Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years additional courses (E/M/S, foreign language, comparative religion/philosophy)

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Core Classes TEN core courses MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE SEVENTH SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL (7 of 10 in English/Math/Science) These 10 core classes are LOCKED IN and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Test Scores Division I uses sliding scale of test scores and core gpa. (see handout) ACT = Sum Score used SAT = Verbal/Math only

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements Eligibility for Aid/Practice ONLY Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he/she fails to meet the 10 course requirement BUT would not be able to compete. In addition, the student-athlete must meet the sliding scale for aid/practice.

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements Eligibility for Competition Beginning August 1, 2016, in order to be eligible for competition during the first year, a student-athlete must have met the NEW sliding scale requirements in 16 core courses with 10 completed before the seventh semester.

Coaches’ Involvement with Academics Be educated on Admissions Standards & NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements. Understand 16 core class requirements & the new NCAA sliding scale. Know both academic eligibility and amateurism eligibility. Be “hands on” in following up with your student-athletes regarding academic progress each semester. Emphasize Freshman – Senior progression. Ask questions about the admissions process/deadlines. Guard against Senioritis and “downward trends”. Stress “best effort” EVERY time your student-athlete takes the SAT/ACT. Call any school’s academic or compliance department if you have questions.

Unofficial & Official Recruiting Visits No Limit on Unofficial Visits. (own expense) Maximum of 5 Official Visits. (school expense) Most Student-Athletes Are Making Decisions WITHOUT Taking Official Visits. Assist Student/Parents With Preparation for Visit(s). Compose Questions/Topics to Cover. Debrief Following Visit(s).

Working With College Coaches Be Involved in H.S. Campus Visits. Work with High School to ensure NCAA core course list is updated. Provide Transcripts & Film. Don’t Hide Information. Call Coaches if You Have a Legitimate Prospect.

Resources NCAA Eligibility Center Information ( NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student- Athlete ( UW and WSU Compliance/Academic Services Offices. ( and (

Questions & Open Discussion