1. Inside the College Admissions Process for Student Athletes
Supporting student athletes can be challenging as the process varies by division, conference, college, admissions office, and coach. This session will give you a glimpse of the process through the eyes of DI, DII, DIII, and NAIA admissions. A panel of your peers from the NCAA AD Hock Committee will arm you with tools and information in your quest to meet the needs of this unique student and parent population.

2. Introduction of Speaker Panel
Moderator: Valerie Johnson, Oaks Christian School,
DI Kelsey Bradshaw, USC,
DII Matt Danes, CSUMB,
DIII Slade Burns, Pomona College,
NAIA Thomas Galbraith, Simpson University,
High School Erik Ellefsen, Valley Christian School,

3. Division I: Kelsey Bradshaw, USC, kkbradsh@usc.edu
Athletics Admission Subcommittee
Process
Decision-Making
Compared to other Talent programs on campus

4. Division II: Matt Danes, CSUMB, mdaines@csumb.edu

5. Division III: Slade Burns, Pomona College, Slade.Burns@pomona.edu
1. What makes D3 different?
Moving past perceptions of talent and ability
What does balance look like in D3?
2. Pomona’s process:
Engagement with coaches
Coach offers to put the student through the pre-read process
Positive read from admissions
Clear language from the coach that, if a student were to apply ED, coaching staff would put the student forward as one of their allotted recruits
Student puts together a competitive application (writes well, gets good LORs, maintains strong academic work, etc. etc.)
3. What can you prepare your families for? Asking, advocacy, and ambiguity

6. NAIA: Thomas Galbraith, Simpson University, tgalbraith@simpsonu.edu

7. High School: Erik Ellefsen, Valley Christian School, eellefsen@vcs.net

8. Ask Questions and Empower:
1. Why?
2. How Good Are You?
3. Do you have financial need?
4. What are your ambitions?
5. What are you looking for in this experience?

9. Start with the “Why”

10. D3 Avg. Financial Aid Package: $17,529
Where’s the Money
D1 Avg. Scholarship: $14,270-15,162
D2 Avg. Scholarship: $5,548-6,814
D3 Avg. Financial Aid Package: $17,529

11. What are you looking for?
More than Athletics
What are you looking for?

12. Prepare for the Process:
Identify: Your Values, Ambitions, Dreams
Research: Colleges, your sport, the team, and COACHES
Social Media: You will be monitored (3/4 of recruiting coordinators surveyed check social media).
Online Recruiting Agencies: 90% of recruiting coordinators surveyed don’t actively engage with these services.
Visit Colleges/Recruit Camps: They are the same and not the same.
Be a Student & Fan of the Game: Watch & Attend.
Play and Have Fun!!!!

13. Communicate through the Process:
Online Recruit Questionnaire or Recruit Spot
College Admissions “Get Info” link
the Recruiting Coordinator and Position Coach
Paragraph 1: Basics about yourself, academics, & interest in college/team.
Paragraph 2: Stats, Physical Data, and Highlight Link
Paragraph 3: Contact info (Home, Coach, & School Counselor)
Follow the coach or team on Social Media (Twitter)
Follow Up

14. Implement the Process and Stick with It!:
4 Most Common Strategies We Use to Guide Students:
- Targeted Approach
- Research, Apply, Communicate
- Fleecing
- Play, Prepare, & …