Academics and Athletics

1. Academics and Athletics Academic Concerns, Eligibility, and Choosing a College

2. Congratulations to Today’s Signees • Sandi Morris-University of North Carolina-Track and Field • Allison Lewis-Charleston Southern University-Soccer • Allie Waters-Anderson University-Soccer • Mathew Palma-Presbyterian College-Soccer • Chris Hall-Tusculum College-Football • AJ Terry-Tusculum College-Football • Jerry Wickerson-Tusculum College-Football • Tyrell Pearson-Tusculum College-Football • Malik Barnes-Tusculum College-Football • Wes Reynolds-Limestone College-Baseball • Luke Feisal-Wofford College-Baseball

3. Dreams and Probability • Less than 1% will receive a D-I scholarship. • Ability and Availability • Academic Issues • Grades and Test Scores • Necessary Courses • Knowledge of Requirements • The D-I Scholarship Athlete is a rare individual. Ordinary effort will not result in extraordinary results.

4. Purpose of High School Athletics • Support the academic goals of the school. • Each student will receive a diploma and an education. • Establish an excellence in athletics. • Become better people. • Have fun. • Give our athletes the tools to carry them to the next level of life, whatever that may be for them.

5. Benefits of High School Athletics • Numerous studies have verified: • Athletes make higher grades and have higher test scores than the general student population. • Athletes have better attendance and fewer disciplinary problems than the general student population. • 95% of Fortune 500 executives participated in high school sports (43% were in the National Honor Society)

6. SCHSL Eligibility Standards To be eligible in the first semester a student must pass a minimum of FIVE Carnegie units applicable toward a high school diploma during the previous year and have a 70% average (1.0 GPA). At least two units must have been passed during the second semester or summer school. To be eligible during the second semester the student must meet one of the following conditions: a. If the student met first semester eligibility requirements then he or she must pass the equivalent of four, ½ units during the first semester. b. If the student did not meet first semester eligibility requirements then he or she must pass the equivalent of five, ½ units during the first semester.

7. SCHSL Eligibility • Common Issues • Geo-Codes • Birth Certificate, Physicals, Grades, Consent

8. SC High School Diploma Requirements

9. Importance of 9th Grade • Only 5% of those who fail Grade 9 will graduate from high school with a diploma. • it will cost you at least $370,000 in your lifetime • Drop-outs are 3.5 times more likely to be arrested and 8 times more likely to be incarcerated.

10. 3 Things Required for Acceptance to College • Grade Point Average (GPA) • Specific course requirements (science, foreign language, etc.) • Class Rank (based on GPA) • SAT or ACT Scores • Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry • NOTE: 9th Grade GPA is 1/3 of Your GPA

11. NCAA Eligibility

12. NCAA FRESHMAN – ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS • DIVISION I • 16 CORE-COURSE RULE • 2008 and after • 16 Core Courses: • 4 years of English. • 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). • 2 years of natural/physical science • (1 year of lab if offered by high school). • 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. • 2 years of social science. • 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy). • DIVISION II • 2005 and after • 14 Core Courses: • 3 years of English. • 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). • 2 years of natural/physical science • (1 year of lab if offered by high school). • 2 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. • 2 years of social science. • 3 years of additional courses (from a ny area above, foreign l anguage or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy).

13. SLIDING SCALE Core GPASATACT 3.550 & above 400 37 3.000 620 52 2.500 820 68 2.000 1010 86 The Realities of Recruiting

14. After your junior year you must register with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse: at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net or call 1-877-262-1492 The Realities of Recruiting

15. THE REALITIES OF RECRUITING What you need to know about the college recruiting process

16. NCAA Recruiting Most Common Methods used by Colleges and Universities for D1 and D2

17. Division One (D1) 16 Core Courses 4 English 3 Math 2 Science 2 Soc. Studies 4 additional of any listed above 1 additional math, science or english Division Two (D2) 14 Core Courses 3 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 Soc. Studies 3 additional of any listed above 2 additional math, science or english Know NCAA Regulations

18. CORE 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.25 3.55 ACT 86 68 52 46 37 NCAA D1 Sliding Scale SAT 1010 820 620 530 400

19. Recruiting Board DLDELBDB OLTE WRRB QB 2 1 2 2 3 1 2 1 1 Tom Rick Leo James Ty Quay Rod Billy Bob Cam Jeff Axil Joe Joe Tony Oscar Justin Ute A.Q. Gus Mack Phil Richy Tiquin Robby BJ Tek Sam Coco Tarvis Ron Pacque Slick Andy Kaz Jim Tim Skeet Bubba Tyrod Ronnie Mike Ken Duke Lace Lex Sid Chris Derrik Disean Alger Jesse Ivan Reggie Chevy Fred Elliot Cody T.T. Kelly Ashley

20. The Recruiting Process • Form Letters • Spring visits and May calls • Personal invites to Camps • Fall calling period • Invitation to games • Home visits and Head Coach visits • Campus Visits

21. Packages for Players • Full Athletic Scholarship • Partial Football Money • Academic Money • FAFSA Money • LIFE Money (lottery money) • Leadership Money • Grants and Loans

22. PARENT-COACH RELATIONSHIP • Communicate, don’t irritate • Both be honest in evaluation • Set recruiting rules • Define realistic roles • No conflicting messages • No hint of conflict • Don’t take it personally • College eliminates the player The Realities of Recruiting

23. COLLEGE SELECTION ACADEMICSCAMPUS Reputation Location Majors offered Size Faculty Social The Realities of Recruiting

24. COLLEGE SELECTION ATHLETICS The Realities of Recruiting

25. MARKETING YOURSELF • Accurate evaluation of ability • Write to coaches • The who knows who game (networking) • Create a video • Prepare an easy to read fact sheet • Keep your grades up (SAT/ACT) • Meet coaches early in career (unofficial visits) • Keep nose clean The Realities of Recruiting

26. QUESTIONS TO ASK • CAMPUS • size/safety/facilities/access/technology/dorms • ACADEMICS • Reputation/grad rates/support/missed class time • ATHLETICS • PT/style/class mix/commitment/conference tradition /scholarship/walk on • SOCIAL • Student satisfaction/cultural/time commitment • POST GRAD • Alumni/employment network/internships The Realities of Recruiting

27. FRESHMAN YEAR • Meet Guidance Counselor • Do they know the core course requirement • Manage your time, work hard and develop good study habits. • Work on a good GPA • Lift, condition, skill work • Play off season • See some college games

28. SOPHOMORE YEAR • Meet Guidance Counselor • Take college prep courses • Work on weaknesses (Tutor) • Research colleges of interest • Begin unofficial visits • Go to a college camp at a school on your list

29. JUNIOR YEAR • Meet GC - on target? • School interest list • Take PSAT in Oct. • Take SAT/ACT in May and June • Register with NCAA Clearinghouse in June. • Contact NCAA for rules • Send letters of interest • See practice or game • Review college list monthly with your coach. • Make a highlight tape • May - send summer schedule • Attend college summer camps - attend exposure events

30. SENIOR YEAR • Meet with your GC - are you on track to eligibility • Retake SAT’s • Review and revise your target schools • Meet all application and Financial aid deadlines. • Set up fall visits • Call colleges -early signing. • Continue to revise your list and contact coaches. • Continue to work on your skills and conditioning

31. Questions