1. Athletics Information for Recruited Varsity Student-Athletes
Kellianne Milliner, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance, Academic and Student Services
Terry Beattie, Associate Athletics Director for Facilities
Dr. Tammy James, Professor, Department of Health, Academic Coordinator for Student Athletes

2. Get ready to go…. What needs to be done BEFORE stepping onto the field
Eligibility Center
Register at
COMPLETE registration process
Must have final transcript sent from all high schools attended
Must answer all amateurism questions and request final certification
SAT scores must be sent in electronically via
Read all s from the EC and follow-up with any concerns or issues that may occur.

3. Medical Paperwork
Physical must occur within six months of initial practice. Make sure ALL sections of the physical form are filled out. You may COPY for the health center
Medical History Questionnaire must be completed –questions related more to athletic injuries, etc
Some teams required to do concussion testing upon arrival prior to practice
Insurance Requirement
TWO copies of insurance card
Signed insurance form
Sickle Cell Trait Testing Form
Provide result of sickle cell test
Decline test
**Football and Rugby will do some of this in online system, all others will do the paper version
***these must be completed annually

4. Drug Testing
The NCAA conducts random drug testing each year on campus and possibly at championships
All Student-Athletes required to submit to testing or lose eligibility
ADHD medical exception:
MUST provide significant documentation for an exception.
Students allowed to participate while taking this medication, BUT should begin to acquire the information needed for an exception.

5. Resources your son or daughter can go to
COACH
Is aware of all requirements of student-athletes
Will be able to assist with sport-specific issues
COMPLIANCE/STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES
Can help with NCAA questions regarding eligibility, rules, etc
Will provide opportunities for leadership, personal development, community service
Student can file insurance claim
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
Will help with scheduling, academic major specific issues, graduation
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Can assist with injury and seeing physician

6. Student Athlete Support Services
Academic Success
Academic Mentoring Program
Mid Semester Reports
Horrocks Leadership Academy
Workshops, seminars,
HEA 208
Personal and Professional Development
Programming for athletes using campus departments
Community Service
Team and individual

7. Student Athlete Support Services
Academic Success
Horrocks Leadership Academy
Personal and Professional Development
Community Service
New Student Athlete Orientation
Campus resources for personal development
Programming with the CDC
Teams
Academic Mentoring Program
Faculty Support
Service learning and volunteer programs
Engagement activities by Athletics
Mid-term grade reports
Missed class forms
AAB
HEA 208-Lifeskills for Student-Athletes
Wellness Center
Counseling Center
LGBTQA
OMA
Leadership and Involvement
Women’s Center
GA mentors
Communication with profs
Weekly meetings
Consultation with Intern
SAAC
Emerging Leaders
Make A Wish fundraising
Community service opportunities
Programming opportunities in coordination with Res life
C.L.A.S.

8. Academic Mentoring
Incoming AND returning student-athletes based on academic performance AND/OR coaches recommendation
Assist with adjustment to college, time management, studying, academic concerns
Meet weekly with a graduate level academic mentor
Must have a tutor from the LARC
Contact between mentor and coach, mentor and professors

9. Horrocks Leadership Academy
New Student-Athlete Orientation
HEA 208-Lifeskills for Student-Athletes
Student-athlete only course focused on leadership
In partnership with the Office of Leadership and Involvement:
Emerging Leaders Institute
Captains Leadership Advancement Series

10. Personal and Professional Development
Partnership with Campus resources to develop personal development workshops throughout the year
LARC
Counseling center
Office of Financial Aid
Department of Nutrition
Women’s Center
Twardowski Career Development Center

11. Community Service Make-A-Wish Foundation support Teams
Division II SAAC philanthropy
Teams
Special events
Team Impact
Service Learning and Volunteer Programs
Resource to get athletes involved in existing programs
Opportunities offered to student-athletes throughout the year

12. Student Athlete Advisory Committee SAAC
Representatives from each team
Mission:
The West Chester University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) exists as the voice of the student-athletes as a liaison between all teams and administrators, to oversee the welfare of all student athletes, and to promote a positive student athlete image by being involved, communicative and providing service to the community.

13. Questions?????