1. Edited By: Dave Clarke, Head Coach, Quinnipiac University

2. 1.Visit colleges So./ Jr. yearSo./ Jr. year Attend gamesAttend games 2.Prepare resume 3.Contact schools 4.Attend camps 5.References Good contactsGood contacts Sport contactsSport contacts ODP contactsODP contacts 6.Talk to college players 1.Gain understanding of college athlete 2.Day visit 3.Overnight visit 7.Take PSAT/SAT/ACT 8.Gain appropriate work experience 9.Start saving!!! How to get Started...

3. FRESHMAN YEAR: Attend Games SOPHOMORE YEAR: Attend GamesAttend Games Attend CampsAttend Camps Letters of ContactLetters of Contact Attend Open HouseAttend Open House JUNIOR YEAR: 10-15 Schools 5-wish, 5-want, 5-realistic Unofficial Visits SENIOR YEAR: 3-5 Schools3-5 Schools ApplicationsApplications Official Visits (5 allowed)Official Visits (5 allowed) How to get Started...

4. ** Note: DII and DIII have different rules to DI** Academic Requirements (School vs. NCAA)Academic Requirements (School vs. NCAA) –SAT & Core GPA (DI-Sliding scale, DII-2.0 and 820) –High school requirements (16 core classes DI, 14-DII) –NCAA Clearinghouse – Registration required Amateur ClauseAmateur Clause Contacts and EvaluationsContacts and Evaluations E-mails – unlimited. No text messagingE-mails – unlimited. No text messaging Phone Calls – July 1 before Senior Year – 1 per weekPhone Calls – July 1 before Senior Year – 1 per week Official Visit (5) – Senior year onlyOfficial Visit (5) – Senior year only Unofficial Visit – Unlimited – any timeUnofficial Visit – Unlimited – any time National Letter of Intent (NLI)National Letter of Intent (NLI) NCAA Rules & Regulations

5. Level of ExperienceLevel of Experience –National, Regional, State, Club, High School Who has coached the player – is it a college coach?Who has coached the player – is it a college coach? Players they have played withPlayers they have played with Where can I see them play – tournaments, regionalsWhere can I see them play – tournaments, regionals Technical, Tactical, Psychological, PhysicalTechnical, Tactical, Psychological, Physical GPA, SAT’s and Academic MajorGPA, SAT’s and Academic Major Extracurricular activities – is he/she a good person?Extracurricular activities – is he/she a good person? ReferencesReferences Financial needs - Athlete vs. the universityFinancial needs - Athlete vs. the university Player Evaluation

6. Key Considerations Academics Your Major, Team grades, Support. Graduate schools Sport Div. I, II, III. Conference. Competitive. Schedule, RPI Finances Tuition, Scholarships (Athletic & Academic), Loans, Grants Location In state vs. out of state. Northeast or beyond. Parents watching games. Can you get home? Support Services Athletic Trainers, Tutors, Student athlete academic center, Strength and conditioning, Full time v part time Coaches Qualifications, Reputation, Gender, Time at school, Assistant coaches Players Do you know any? Team spirit. Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors. Your Position Facilities Weight Room, Gym, Training Room, Grass, Track, Shared Facilities Policies Alcohol, Drugs, Visitation. Religion Career Services Graduation rate, Co-op, Internships, Job placement

7. Start process earlyStart process early Be honest with coaches and yourselfBe honest with coaches and yourself –Don’t play one school off against another Stay on schedule with paperworkStay on schedule with paperwork Return all calls and e-mails (courtesy)Return all calls and e-mails (courtesy) Be assertiveBe assertive –Ask all the questions You are going to college...not your parents!You are going to college...not your parents! Register for ClearinghouseRegister for Clearinghouse Do not rely on Guidance counselors!Do not rely on Guidance counselors! Get Advice! Get Advice! Get Advice!Get Advice! Get Advice! Get Advice! Recruiting Tips

8. ResumeResume –Year of Graduation –Date of Birth –Address –Email –High School –SAT or ACT Scores –Desired Course of Study –Recent Athletic History/Accomplishments –Jersey # and Position –Athletic References – College coach, ODP/AAU, HS Tools You Need...

9. Letter of Introduction –Personalized –Express genuine interest –Attach upcoming schedule –Contact information (cell phone, home phone) –Check spelling, coach name, school, conference, etc. DVD –Short and Brief –Jersey # and Color on Tape –10-15 minutes – quality practice or key game Tools You Need (Cont’d)...

10. High School/club coaching staffHigh School/club coaching staff NHS AlumniNHS Alumni NHS parentsNHS parents www.ncaa.orgwww.ncaa.orgwww.ncaa.org http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership _svcs/eligibility-recruiting/faqs/ie_quick_ref.pdfhttp://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership _svcs/eligibility-recruiting/faqs/ie_quick_ref.pdfhttp://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership _svcs/eligibility-recruiting/faqs/ie_quick_ref.pdfhttp://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership _svcs/eligibility-recruiting/faqs/ie_quick_ref.pdf www.collegesoccer.comwww.collegesoccer.comwww.collegesoccer.com The Student Athlete MagazineThe Student Athlete Magazine NCAA Guide for College Bound Student-AthleteNCAA Guide for College Bound Student-Athlete Resources

11. NCAA I –Maximum 14 scholarships (Wsoc), 10 (Msoc), etc –Year round programs –Phone calls and off campus contact in senior year only –E-mail in junior and senior year only –Eligibility: Sliding scale for GPA & SAT (Example: 820 SAT = 2.55 GPA) –16 core courses NCAA II –Maximum 9.9 scholarships –45 day spring season –Try outs allowed in recruiting process –Eligibility: Minimum 2.0 GPA, 820 SAT –14 core courses NCAA III –No athletic scholarships –Limited spring season –Unlimited contact in recruiting process Divisional Differences

12. What is it? –Grants: Pell, Institutional –Scholarships: Academic, Athletic, State, Other –Loans: Stafford, Perkins, Plus, Personal –Work Study Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) –www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) –Cost of school – Scholarship/Financial Aid = EFC (How much you will pay) Example 1: $50,000 (school) - $20,000 (scholarship) = $30,000 EFC Example 2: $30,000 (school) - $10,000 (scholarship) = $20,000 EFC Note the amount you pay as opposed to the amount of the scholarship Note school, state and federal deadlines Financial Aid

13. NCAA Division I Men’s Scholarships: 9.9 Women’s Scholarships: 14 Average Scholarship: $8,000 Average Academic Scholarship $15,000 North Carolina Women’s Soccer National Team Player = 100% Under 21 National Team Player = 85% Youth National Team Player = 65% Some Things to Consider