1. Ensuring Your Student-Athletes Are Successful at the Next Level: A Coaches’ Guide. Kim Durand Associate Athletic Director for Student Development University of Washington July 31, 2010

2. Session Outline A High School Coach’s Unique Role Academic Preparation Social & Emotional Preparation Unofficial & Official Visits Working with College Coaches Working with Parents Additional Resources Questions & Open Discussion

3. A High School Coach’s Unique Role Level Head in the Craziness. Can be Neutral & Unbiased. Integrity & Trust. “Coach” vs. “Agent”. Know the Student-Athlete. It’s Not About You.

4. Coaches’ Involvement with Academics Be educated on Admissions Standards & NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements. Understand 16 core class requirements & the NCAA sliding scale. Academic eligibility and Amateurism eligibility. Be “hands on” in following up with your student-athletes regarding academic progress each semester. Freshman – Senior progression. Ask questions about the admissions process/deadlines. Guarding against Senioritis and “downward trends”. Stress “best effort” EVERY time your student-athlete takes the SAT/ACT. Call any school’s academic or compliance department if you have questions.

5. Social and Emotional Preparation Stress Independence Not Dependence. Reinforce Team & Personal Leadership. Educate Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse. Emphasize Team Over Individual Success. Enforce Self & Team Discipline. Encourage Humility & Appreciation. Assist in the Development of “a Tough Skin”. Check In Regularly Once in College.

6. Unofficial & Official Recruiting Visits No Limit on Unofficial Visits. (own expense) Maximum of 5 Official Visits. (school expense) Most Student-Athletes Are Making Decisions WITHOUT Taking Official Visits. (junior year). Welcome High School Coaches on Campus Visits. Assist Student/Parents With Preparation for Visit(s). Compose Questions/Topics to Cover. Debrief Following Visit(s).

7. Working With College Coaches Know the EGO. Be Involved in H.S. Campus Visits. Provide Transcripts & Film/Tape When Requested. Be Honest and Expect the Same of Them. Trust Your Gut. Don’t Hide Information. Call Coaches if You Have a Prospect.

8. Working With Parents Help Us Cut the Apron Strings!! Helicopter Parents – Before, During & After College. Enforce the Need for Student-Athlete to Be Involved and Informed. Information Gathering about Athletics, Academics, Campus Environments, Teams. Don’t Believe the Hype!

9. Resources NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student- Athlete (www.ncaa.org).www.ncaa.org UW, WSU, and SU Compliance/Academic Services Offices. (www.gohuskies.com) (www.wsucougars.com) or (www.goseattleu.com).www.gohuskies.comwww.wsucougars.com WIAA event at Key Arena (Feb) in conjunction with UW/SU hoops.

10. Questions & Open Discussion