1. Making the Cut: The Path to College Athletics
Nuts and Bolts

2. Every Parent of an Athlete should Watch This
We will have this link and this presentation on our website, download under “Eagles HQ”

3. Know the Odds- NCAA Stats
There are about 8 million athletes participating in high school sports.
Less than 1 in 20 High School Athletes play in NCAA Division I
Less than 1 in 10 play NCAA Division II
Less than 1 in 6 play NCAA Division III
Bad News, you have less than 1% chance of getting a NCAA Division I scholarship.
(Are you a 1 in 100 athlete?)

4. Know the Odds- Going Pro
Basketball- 1/3300 HS Athletes play Pro ball
11 Oregonians have an NBA career of 5+ years ever
Soccer- 1/1700
Oregon (HS Graduates) currently has 6 pros playing soccer here and abroad.
1 Oregonian playing for the Timbers.
Football- 1/1250
Baseball- 1/200 (includes minors)
Less than 2/yr since the year 2000

5. Be Prepared for the Best
The odds aren’t good but be prepared to accept a scholarship!!
The rules have changed, only Core classes count.
You’ll need to work with your counselor to find out which classes count.

6. Do your homework, know the Requirements
For NCAA Division I, II, III
-2.3 minimum GPA in core classes, 2.2 for Division II
-900 on the SAT or 75 on the ACT
-See “Sliding Scale”
In NAIA, you need 2 of the following 3
— Achieve a minimum overall high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
— Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT (Critical Reading and Math only.)
— Graduate in the top half of your high school class.

7. 16 Core Courses Required by NCAA
4 years English
3 years of Math (Algebra 1 or Higher)
3 years of Science (1 lab-based)
2 years Social Science
1 additional year in English, math, science, and
4 additional years of English, math, science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy.

8. 4 X 4 = 16 Simpler Formula 4 English classes (one each year)
4 math classes (one each year)
4 science classes (one each year)
+ 4 social science classes (one each year)
= 16 NCAA required core courses

9. Year by Year- Freshmen Year
Your required courses will meet the NCAA requirements.
GET GREAT GRADES.
Consider taking Athletic Development.
Consider taking a Study Hall
Get involved in your school and your community

10. Sophomore Year
Register with NCAA Eligibility Center and work with counselors to keep on track. ($75?)
Start to collect sports video clips.
Keep your grades up.
Talk to your coaches and counselors about your goals and work toward them.
Consider a summer exposure camp or tournament.

11. Junior Year- don’t wait for them to find you!
Find your schools!
1st Choice (a stretch)
2nd Choice (a great fit)
3rd Choice (a good fit)
College coaches, get help from your coach. Send video, stats, awards…
Consider attending a camp at one or more of your schools. It’s a great way to be “found”.
Again, consider an exposure camp or tourney.

12. Junior Year Do a “check up” on your coursework with counselors.
Keep studying and working hard.
Take ACT or SAT and submit score to NCAA.
At the end of the year upload transcript(s) to NCAA
Use for Division I- Sliding Scale
AFTER August 1, 2016
Core GPA
SAT Test Score
ACT Test Score
3.55+
400 37
3.525
410 38
3.5
420 39
3.475
430 40
3.45
440 41
3.425
450
3.4
460 42
3.375
470
3.35
480 43
3.325
490 44

13. Senior Year Work with your counselor and stay on track!
Re-take SAT or ACT if needed (Submit scores)
Request your NCAA eligibility certificate beginning April 1.
After graduation, upload final transcript.
Finish Strong, pre-admission/acceptance is no longer guaranteed if you drop the ball here.

14. Whew Academics done! What’s left?
Be Smart
Be Healthy
Be Involved
Be Positive

15. Four Social Media Mistakes That Can Cost You a Scholarship
Be Smart!
Four Social Media Mistakes That Can Cost You a Scholarship
Mistake #1: Inappropriate Photos
Obvious, keep out of situations don’t align with your goals.
“Nothing good happens after midnight!”
Mistake #2: Profanity
Caitlin Ortiz, a Molloy College softball player, lost her scholarship due to lyrics from a Chris Brown song she posted on Facebook.
Mistake #3: Violating NCAA Regulations
Know the rules, play by the rules.
Mistake #4: Not Updating Your Privacy Settings
Only have real friends!

16. Be Healthy! Eat well. Be organized, don’t procrastinate.
Race cars don’t run on Regular gas! Eat to grow strong and perform.
Be organized, don’t procrastinate.
You don’t need the stress.
Budget time well.
Athletics take time, do homework whenever/wherever you can
Sleep well.
your brain and muscles need this too!

17. Be Involved! Join clubs, involve yourself in activities.
Being active makes these 4 years fun.
You’ll need community service hours for your resume, this is one way to get them.
Learn to compete and be a complete athlete by trying different sports.

18. Be Positive!
Surround yourself with great people. Some of your friends may need to go so you can make room for inspiring ones.
Don’t get caught up in the negativity that many athletes and parents practice and model.
Look in the mirror, the blame game is a cop out.
When you need help, ask for it. HRVHS is an amazing school with amazing people. Use them, they are here for you!