A Coaches Guide to Navigating the New NCA Navigating the NCAA Recruiting
Process: A Coaches Guide
Kim Durand Associate Athletic Director for Student Development
University of WashingtonWIAA Coaches School Express
March 9, 2013
Session Outline
• NCAA New Initial Eligibility Standards• Academic Preparation• Unofficial & Official Visits• Working with College Coaches• Additional Resources• Questions & Open Discussion
NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Core Classes
Current Requirements:NCAA Division I - 16 core courses as follows:• 4 years of English• 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher)• 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (including 1 lab)• 1 year additional English/Math/Science• 2 years of Social Science• 4 years additional courses (E/M/S, foreign language,
comparative religion/philosophy)
• Sliding Scale (test score/core courses)
NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Core Classes
• Effective August 2016 - impacts THIS YEAR’S FRESHMEN and beyond:
NCAA Division I - 16 core courses as follows:• 4 years of English• 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher)• 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (including 1 lab)• 1 year additional English/Math/Science• 2 years of Social Science• 4 years additional courses (E/M/S, foreign language,
comparative religion/philosophy)
NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Core Classes
• TEN core courses MUST BE COMPLETED
BEFORE THE SEVENTH SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL (7 of 10 in English/Math/Science)
• These 10 core classes are LOCKED IN and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.
NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Test Scores
• Division I uses sliding scale of test scores and core gpa. (see handout)
• ACT = Sum Score used
• SAT = Verbal/Math only
NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for Aid/Practice ONLY
Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he/she fails to meet the 10 course requirement BUT would not be able to compete.
In addition, the student-athlete must meet the sliding scale for aid/practice.
NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for Competition
Beginning August 1, 2016, in order to beeligible for competition during the firstyear, a student-athlete must have metthe NEW sliding scale requirements in16 core courses with 10 completedbefore the seventh semester.
Coaches’ Involvement with Academics• Be educated on Admissions Standards & NCAA Initial Eligibility
Requirements.• Understand 16 core class requirements & the new NCAA sliding scale. • Know both academic eligibility and amateurism eligibility.• Be “hands on” in following up with your student-athletes regarding
academic progress each semester. • Emphasize Freshman – Senior progression.• Ask questions about the admissions process/deadlines.• Guard 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.
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. • Assist Student/Parents With Preparation for Visit(s).
Compose Questions/Topics to Cover.• Debrief Following Visit(s).
Working With College Coaches
• Be Involved in H.S. Campus Visits.• Work with High School to ensure NCAA core
course list is updated. • Provide Transcripts & Film.• Don’t Hide Information. • Call Coaches if You Have a Legitimate
Prospect.
Resources
• NCAA Eligibility Center Information (www.eligibilitycenter.org)
• NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete (www.ncaa.org).
• UW and WSU Compliance/Academic Services Offices. (www.gohuskies.com) and (www.wsucougars.com)
Questions & Open Discussion