“How to Get in the Game”

1. “How to Get in the Game” Presented by the DHS Academic Advising Team and DHS Athletic Department

2. General Overview • NCAA • Divisions I, II, III • Recruiting Process • NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center • Formerly the NCAA Clearinghouse

3. NCAA Divisions • Division III • 422 schools • No athletic scholarships • Require certain # of sports (5-m, 5-w) • Focus is on participation and enhancing SA experience • Division I • 329 schools • FBS, FCS, and non-football • Offer Athletic Scholarships • More scholarships available • Have more sports required (7-m, 7-w) • Attendance requirements (FBS teams) • Division II • 282 schools • Offer Athletic scholarships • More restrictions on # of scholarships • Require certain # of sports (5-m, 5-w)

4. Pacific NorthwestD-1 Schools

5. Northwest/Rocky MountainD-2 Schools

6. Northwest/Rocky MountainD-3 Schools

7. NAIANational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Founded in 1937, the NAIA has 283 schools and Thousands of athletes. For a complete list of NAIA Colleges go to: http://www.naia.org

8. Estimated Probability of Competing Beyond H.S. Level

9. Estimated Probability of Competing Beyond H.S. Level

10. Estimated Probability of Competing Beyond H.S. Level

11. The Myth of the Full $ Ride • Cost of Attendance at State schools vs Private schools affects the $$$ amount of your scholarship

12. The Recruitment Process There are two reasons high school students do not get recruited: • They are not good enough. • The right college coaches who may need their talent have not heard of them.

13. Three Step Process • Assess Athletic Ability (high school or club coach) • Identify Appropriate Colleges (find the right “fit”) • Communicate with the college coach (phone, email or letter)

14. Student Questions for their High School/Club Coach • How good do you think I am? • What level and size school do you recommend? • What colleges and college coaches do you know? • Do you have any search suggestions? • Might I have problems at the collegiate level? • Could you prepare a letter of recommendation? • Would you be willing to contact college coaches on my behalf?

15. Recruiting Process • Prospective Student Athlete • Anyone who has started classes for the 9th grade • Sophomore year (D1 only) • Camp brochures, questionnaires • No phone calls from coaches • No off-campus contact by coaches

16. Recruiting Process (cont.) • Junior Year • Recruiting Materials (includes emails) • Sept. 1st (DI/DII) • MBB – June 15 • DIII – anytime • Phone calls • Men’s Basketball • 1x per month starting June 15th thru July 31st after his Junior year • Women’s Basketball • 1x per month in April, May, June 1-20, June 21-30 • 3x in July (no more than 1x per week) • Football • 1 call from April 15th thru May 31st • No limit on # of calls or when made (DIII) • No off-campus contact by coaches • Register w/NCAA Initial Eligibility Center (summer after junior year)

17. Recruiting Process (cont.) • Senior Year (D1 and D2) • Recruiting Materials • Telephone calls • D1 – varies per sport • FB (1x week after 9/1) • MBB (2x week starting 8/1) • WBB (1x week starting 8/1) • D2 – 1x week starting June 15th • Off Campus Contacts • D1 (MBB – 9/9, WBB – 9/16, FB – 11/27) • D2 (All Sports – 6/15) • D3 (All Sports – after Junior year)

18. Recruiting Process (cont.) • Text Messaging • Banned at all levels now • Unofficial Visits • Unlimited #, at your own expense • Official Visits • Starting 1st day of class senior year • Can be paid for by school • Travel, lodging, entertainment, etc… • Limits to the # of visits • 1 per school • 5 visits total

19. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center • Formerly NCAA Clearinghouse • Oversight of certification, NLI’s, waivers, amateurism, and anything to do with initial enrollees • All DI/DII student athletes must apply • Decides freshman eligibility • www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

20. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center (cont.) • Main Components • High School Graduation • Core Course Completion • Minimum GPA in Core Courses • Test Scores • Amateurism

21. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center (cont.) • High School Graduation • Official transcripts with proof of graduation must be sent • GED tests can also be used to satisfy graduation requirement

22. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center (cont.) • Core Course Completion • Classes must appear on high school’s approved classes list (48-H form) • Only 9th-12th grades used • Summer school after 12th grade • DII can • DI can’t • College courses can count • Must be accepted by high school • Meet all core course requirement • Appear on transcript (DI), college transcript should be sent into Initial Eligibility Center as well

23. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center (cont.) • D1 = 16 core • 4 English, 3 math, 2 science, 1 addt’l (from English, math, science), 2 social science, 4 extra from any of those areas • D2 = 14 core (tuning to 16 in 2013) • 3 English, 2 math, 2 science, 2 addt’l (from English, math, science), 2 social science, 3 extra from any of those areas • The NCAA approves core courses, NOT the high school

24. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center (cont.) • Core Course GPA Requirement • Best grades in 14 or 16 core classes • Lowest scores accepted = D • Pass/Fail classes can count • Assigned school’s lowest passing grade • D2 = straight 2.00 or better • D1 = sliding scale based on Test Score

25. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center (cont.) • Test Scores • Before full-time enrollment • No limit on # of times taken • Taken on a national testing date • May use best subscores on different tests • Scores MUST come directly from testing agency (code 9999) • Writing component is not used

26. Test Scores • NCAA uses sub scores to determine minimum test score needed • ACT Sum • (add each sub score below) • English • Mathematics • Reading • Science • • SAT Sum • (add each sub score below) • Critical Reading (Verbal) • Mathematics

27. Test Score Examples • ACT composite (22) with sum scores: E (25), M (20), R (23), S (20) • NCAA would use total of sum scores (88) • Admissions would use composite (22) • If student took 2nd ACT (23) with sub scores: E (26), M (19), R(25), S (22) • NCAA would use best sum scores from the two tests (93) • Admissions would use the best composite score (23) • SAT scores are calculated the same • Critical Reading (Verbal) • Mathematics

28. NCAA Initial-Eligibility Center (cont.) • Test Scores • D2 = 820 (SAT) and 68 (ACT) • D1 = sliding scale with Core GPA • Rule of thumb = for every .025 GPA increase, test score requirement goes down 10 (SAT) and 1 (ACT)

29. Qualifier, Academic Redshirt, Non-Qualifier • Qualifier • Athletic scholarship, practice and competition in your first year in residence • Four years to compete • Academic Redshirt • Athletic scholarship and practice only in your first year in residence • Four years to compete • Non-Qualifier • No scholarship, practice or competition in your first year in residence • Only three years to compete, with ability to regain 4th

30. Amateurism – Final Step • Prospects jeopardize NCAA amateur status by: • Formally declaring into professional contract, compete with a professional team in hockey or skiing, or accept a salary • Accepting prize money that exceeds expenses for an athletic event • Entering into agreement or accepting benefits from agents

31. TAKE RIGOROUS COURSES, STUDY HARD • Take college-prep courses • Keep your grades up • Remember student athletes need to meet academic eligibility requirements -- for colleges and for athletic organizations

32. BE PROACTIVE – GET NOTICED • Contact coaches at colleges of interest • Create highlight video and resume • Attend sports camps

33. TAKE AND RETAKE TESTS TO MEET TARGET SCORES • Take the ACT or SAT • International students may need to take TOEFL or IELTS tests • Send scores to college admission offices and to NCAA or NAIA

34. CONSIDER A RANGE OF COLLEGES • Work with your counselor • Set high goals, but also apply where you are likely to get in • Have a backup plan

35. FILE THE FAFSA, APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS • Full scholarships and “full rides” are rare • Submit the FAFSA as soon as possible • Work with your Academic Advisor to identify scholarships

36. FIND THE RIGHT “FIT” • Research academic and athletic programs, majors, etc. • Visit the campus, talk to students, coaches, faculty, attend a game in your sport • Consider expectations for playing time • Use the “broken leg” test

37. APPLY TO COLLEGES • Follow instructions and meet all application requirements • Meet all deadlines • Know that the final decision comes from the admissions office and not athletics

38. KNOW WHAT YOU’RE SIGNING • Review all official paperwork with a trusted adult • Read Letters of Intent carefully • Check with colleges to determine their rules

39. FINAL DETAILS • Work with your counselor to ensure transcripts and proof of graduation are submitted • Keep eligibility center account up to date

40. College Search Timeline • FRESHMAN YEAR • Familiarize yourself with eligibility information. • Plan a four-year class schedule that meets core course requirements. • Explore college websites and talk with student-athletes. • Develop a resume and highlight video. • Consider attending a summer sports camp at a college of interest.

41. College Search Timeline • SOPHOMORE YEAR • Continue college exploration. Start a list of prospective schools • Stay focused on academics and keep your grades up. • Register with the NCAA or NAIA eligibility center, if applicable. • Update your resume and highlight reel. • Consider making initial contact with college coaches. • Consider attending a summer sports camp at a college of interest.

42. College Search Timeline • JUNIOR YEAR • Narrow your college list. Visit schools you are interested in attending. • Take the ACT or SAT. Send the scores to college athletic associations and college admissions offices • Check with school counselor to ensure your senior year courses align with requirements. • Demonstrate your interest by contacting coaches, completing questionnaire • Update your resume and highlight video. • Consider attending sports camps, ID camps, showcases

43. College Search Timeline • SENIOR YEAR • Submit a quality application to colleges, • If applying Early Action or Early Decision, work with your counselor to meet deadlines. • Retake the ACT or SAT if necessary. • File the FAFSA as soon as possible. • Research scholarship opportunities. • Learn about letters of intent, ask questions before signing official paperwork.

44. College Search Timeline • SENIOR YEAR continued • Contact coaches at the colleges in which you are interested, and give them an opportunity to see you compete. • Work with your school counselor to make sure that necessary documentation—final transcripts and proof of graduation—are forwarded to the college admissions offices as well as appropriate college athletic association.

45. NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility Process • Go to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and click “prospective student athlete” link. • Go to the “Domestic Student Release” link and fill out the form. • Print two copies of the “Student Release Form”. • Give Copies #1 and #2 to Post Secondary Office (copy #1 is sent with 6th semester transcript while copy #2 is sent with final transcript upon graduation). • Have ACT/SAT scores sent to the Clearinghouse (#9999)

46. NAIA Eligibility Requirements • An entering freshman student must meet two of the three entry level requirements: • A minimum score of 18 on the Enhanced ACT or 860 on the SAT (on the Critical Reading and Math Sections combined). • An overall high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Graduate in the upper half of the student's high school graduating class.

47. Information Student-Athletes Need to Know • NCAA Approved Courses • What their transcript looks like • How to calculate NCAA Core GPA • How to complete the Clearinghouse Form • How to develop a pin number • Where can I get help? • DEADLINES, DEADLINES, DEADLINES

48. Recruiting Advice • Do not hesitate to call or e-mail coaches. If you don’t, someone else is. BE PROACTIVE! • Use E-Mail. It gives the coach the ability to contact on their own time. • Do some research on your own. You can get a good feel for the school/team/coach by looking at their website. • Use contact time wisely – Prepare a list of good questions. Answer the questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. Beyond “yes,” “no,” and “um”. • There are no dumb questions. Get to know the coaches and see how you’d feel being with them for four years. • They want to talk with the student and get an idea about who they are – not the parents!

49. RESOURCES • High School Coaches • High School Post-Secondary Office • College Coaches • College Compliance Directors • NCAA Initial Eligibility website • was www.ncaaclearinghouse.net • Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete