1. A Simple DIY process for high school and independent counselors
MODERATOR: David Stoeckel, The College Recruiting Group
PRESENTERS:
Katie Andersen, College Fit
Colleen Murray, Head Counselor, Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Athletic Recruiting 101:
A Simple DIY process for high school and independent counselors
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2. Welcome David Stoeckel – College Recruiting Group
Katie Andersen – College Fit
Colleen Murray – Head Counselor, Academy of Our Lady of Peace
IECs working with College-Bound Student-Athletes (CBSAs) for more than 30 years
Former college athletes
Teach & Train – Provide Resources and Mentoring
M.A. in Counseling from SDSU
B.A. in Psychology from SDSU
Pupil Personnel Services Credential from SDSU
College Counseling Certificate from UCSD

3. Will Your Student-Athlete Be Recruited?
What are the pre-requisites?
ATHLETIC ABILITY to play at a College Level Institution
Athlete has DESIRE and PASSION to play his/her sport 4 more years after high school

4. Top 3 Reasons Why…
College-Bound Student-Athletes with the desire and the ability to play sports at the college level are not successfully recruited:
Timing
Unrealistic Expectations
Failure to Initiate

5. Huge Demand – Small Supply
Nearly 8 Million =
# of Participants in High School Sports
How many effective counselors of CBSAs do you know?

6. The Big Picture: Sophomore Year
JANUARY/FEBRUARY:
Initial Conference – Athlete/Parents/Counselor
Priority Analysis
Athletic Profile Preparation
Select target schools
Intro Letter – prepare to send
Observe Game Play of some target schools - in person, TV, website or archives
Page 2 in packet

7. The Big Picture: Sophomore Year
FEBRUARY/MARCH:
College coaches observe athlete play
In-person – Game
In-person – Practice
On video – Game Play
On video – Individual Skills
Page 2 in packet

8. The Big Picture: Sophomore Year
APRIL/MAY:
Post-video telephone conference – coach/athlete
Based on feedback from coaches, identify athlete’s Realistic level of college play
Receive invitations to summer camps, clinics, etc.
SUMMER:
Unofficial Visits & Camps
NEW NCAA DIV I RULE: No Unofficial Visits until Sept 1 of Junior Year
New NCAA
Div I Rule
Page 2 in packet

9. The Big Picture: Junior Year
Nurture relationships with appropriate colleges
Athlete sees colleges play in person
Expand list of target schools at athlete’s level
Update videos
College coach talks with Club/High School coach
Transcripts – Unofficial/Official
Visits
Verbal offers may be made
SUMMER:
Camps and Unofficial Visits
Coaches narrow down list of Top Recruits
Admissions does “Quick Read”
Page 3 in packet

10. The Big Picture: Senior Year
“Official Visits”
Offers made (ED?)
N L I subject to: Eligibility Center
$$$$$
Page 3 in packet

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High School Athletes Do-It-Yourself Guide
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A “5 Step Program”
Step 1: College Priorities Analysis
Step 2: Athletic Profile
Step 3: Colleges that have your sport
Step 4: Target Schools
Step 5: Coach /phone, Introductory Letter
Page 4-5 in packet

12. Step 1: College Priorities Analysis
Athletes should prioritize:
Athletics
Academics
Size
Urban/Rural
Geographic Preferences
Page 6-7 in packet

13. Step 2: Athletic Profile
Include a summary of:
Personal Information
Academic Information
Athletic Achievements
High School and Club
Camps & Clinics
Coach / Evaluator Comments
NOTE: Not going to admissions!
Page 8 in packet

14. Step 3: Schools With Your Sport
Page 9 in packet

15. Step 3: Schools With Your Sport
Page 9 in packet

16. Step 4: Target Schools Page 9 in packet

17. Step 5: Coach Emails & Send
Page 9 in packet

18. Resources For Counseling Athletes
NCAA and NAIA
Eligibility Center (NCAA & NAIA)
Helpful Websites
Other Resources
Page 9 in packet

19. Resources For Counseling Athletes
NCAAPublications.com
Page 10 in packet

20. Our Goal…
Is to teach/train our fellow counselors how to effectively counsel student-athletes.
Please feel free to contact us with your “Quick Questions” for which we can provide “Quick Answers”.

21. Contact Us Good Luck With Your CBSA’s! David Stoeckel
Katie Andersen
Good Luck
With
Your
CBSA’s!
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