1. The Ultimate Playbook:
Supporting Prospective Student-Athletes Through Recruitment, Admissions & College
Share, Learn, Connect
Friday, February 23, 2018
1:00pm to 1:50 p.m.
Brooke - open

2. Panelist Introduction
Brooke Smith, Associate Director of College Counseling ,Viewpoint School
Amanda Wallin, Coordinator of Athletic Recruitment ,Cal Lutheran University
Ja‘Nae Davis, Associate Athletic Director, University of California Los Angeles
Brooke
Amanda
Ja’Nae

3. Benefits of College Athletics
Social - Eases transition – move in early, built-in social network
Physical – Required to stay in shape, nutrition, scheduled workouts
Emotional – Support system with team and coaches; someone looking out for you in big school
Educational – Accountable to self, coaches and teammates for academic results; academic support plans
Professional – Working world recognizes competitive qualities associated with athletics; team oriented individuals who are self- disciplined, with strong time management and communication skills
Ja’Nae

4. Organization of Intercollegiate Athletics
NCAA Division I (DI)
Highest level of competitive
Athletic scholarships awarded
Greatest time commitment
NCAA Division II (DII)
Smaller schools
Local or in-state athletes
Scholarships, grants, & loans
Substantial time commitment
NCAA Division III (DIII)
Largest number of colleges & universities within NCAA
No athletic scholarships
Less Time commitment as DI & DII
Highly skilled and competitive
Ja’Nae - DI
Brooke - DII
Amanda - DIII
Institutions can be members of two divisions e.g. Johns Hopkins: D-I lacrosse - D-III all other sports.

5. Organization of Intercollegiate Athletics
NAIA – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Governing body of group of small athletics programs
NJCAA – National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association
Governing body of 2-year college athletics D-1, D-2, or D-3 level
Brooke
CCCAA – California Community College Athletic Association
Governing body of 2-year college athletics in California

6. NCAA Timeline
All DI and DII programs require athletes register with NCAA Eligibility Center
Spring Junior Year, (If not earlier)
Register
Send transcript for all High Schools attended (Request via NCAA)
Send initial test scores
Fall Senior Year
Send final test scores
Spring of Senior Year
Amateurism Certification
Graduation
Send final HS Transcript
Brooke

7. NCAA Eligibility Standards
Division I
16 Core Courses
Division II
Brooke

8. NCAA Eligibility Standards
Division I
2.3 minimum GPA in core courses
Division II
2.2 minimum GPA in core courses
Brooke
The full sliding scale can be found at under Resources.

9. The Ultimate Playbook for Counselors
Brooke

10. Freshman/Sophomore Year Tasks
Maintain a strong GPA
Identify and contact head coach and all assistant coaches expressing interest
Complete prospective athlete questionnaires on college websites
Create and update athletic résumé
Be Seen! Attend summer ID camps and participate in tournaments
Film games and create highlight DVD or YouTube link
Keep records of athletic achievements, articles, extracurricular activities, etc.
Register w/ NCAA Eligibility Center (in 10th grade)
Brooke

11. Junior Year Tasks Register & take standardized testing
Send official test scores to NCAA – 9999
Attend college info sessions – HS campus and/or local area
Visit college campuses
Develop initial college list with college counselor and coach
Complete athletic questionnaires
Send updated athletic résumé to coaches
Get an honest evaluation of talent from coach
Attend ID camps
Film games – send DVD or link to YouTube to prospective coaches
Attend college games to assess level of play
Brooke

12. Senior Year Tasks Maintain strong academic performance
Retake standardized tests if necessary – check with counselor
Update athletic résumé
File college applications/review with counselor before submission
Continue to write, call, and coaches
Be prompt in responses to coaches
Visit campuses – official and unofficial visits
Attend sporting events and demonstrate interest
Brooke

13. Recruitment Process from Admissions Perspective
Student THEN Athlete
Division III
Application Review Process & Admissibility
Coach & Admission Communication
Multifaceted Decision Making
Degree of choice
Sport of choice
Coach & team interactions
Financial
Amanda

14. What we want to see… Division III Specific “Fit”
Academic Profile
Sport involvement and level of play
What else can you bring to campus
“Fit”
Academic fit
Sport fit
Institutional fit
Recruitment goes far beyond athletics
Amanda

15. Coach + Admissions + Recruit & Family
Family Affair
Coach + Admissions + Recruit & Family
All need to be on same page
Year-long cycle
Timelines & expectations
It’s good to be talked about
Amanda

16. Myths. Facts. Things to Consider.
Division III schools don’t recruit
“Coach offered me a spot on the team”
Annual scholarship renewal
Coach pressures to commit
Recruit “verbal commit”
Pay attention to positions and graduation numbers
Amanda

17. Path to graduation- Desired Student Outcomes
Academic Success
Well-Being
Fairness
Ja’Nae

18. Path to Graduation – In practice
Phase 1: Review Incoming Student-Athlete Data
Academic History
High school GPA, Course Selection, SAT/ACT scores
University placement exam scores
Internal educational screeners/questionnaires
Phase 2: Develop Academic Support and Program Plan
Phase 3: Ongoing
Academic Counseling
Personal Development
University Resource Utilization
Co-curricular Engagement
Phase 4: Degree Plan
Ja’Nae

19. Path to Graduation- Support Services for Student-Athletes
Academic Advising
Student Services
Student Development
Academic Support
Ja’Nae

20. Academic Advising Services: Academic Counselor or Advisor
Student Services
Student Development
Academic Support
Services:
Academic Counselor or Advisor
Department/major counselor
Priority enrollment
Referrals for graduate school/professional school
Ja’Nae

21. Academic Support Services Learning Specialist or Academic Coordinator
Academic Advising
Student Services
Student Development
Academic Support
Services
Learning Specialist or Academic Coordinator
Academic Mentors
Tutors
Study Hall Sessions
Educational Assessments and Screeners
Computer Lab
Referrals to campus support centers

22. Student Development Services Professional Development
Academic Advising
Student Services
Student Development
Academic Support
Services
Professional Development
Community Service
Leadership Development
Student-Athlete Advisory Council
Peer Mentors
Ja’Nae

23. Student Services Student Services Health and Wellness Support
Academic Advising
Student Services
Student Development
Academic Support
Student Services
Health and Wellness Support
On-Campus Housing
Financial Aid Counseling and Scholarship Management (if available)
Travel/Competition Management
Ja’Nae

24. Path to graduation – Frequently Discussed Topics
Academic performance data – graduation rates, eligibility, etc.
Types of academic support offered internally and through campus
Major selection and course offerings
Practice/athletic performance schedule and time management tools
Health and wellness resources
Support for students with educationally impacted disabilities
Ja’Nae

25. Resources National Collegiate Athletic Association www.ncaa.org
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
National Junior College Athletic Association
Brook

26. Questions?