NCAA NCAA SEMINARSEMINAR

“How to” for the College Bound

Student-AthleteLower Dauphin High School

November 16, 2011

Tanya Dreon, CounselorK-12 Guidance Department

Coordinatortdreon@ldsd.org

566-5335

PPAANNEELL

John Butler, HS Social Studies Teacher High School Cross Country Coach

Jen Kastelic, MS Physical Education Teacher Middle School Field Hockey Coach

Rob Klock, HS Social Studies Teacher High School Football Coach

Linda Kreiser, MS Science Teacher High School Field Hockey Coach

Dave Bitting, Athletic Director

WHAT IS THE NCAANCAA?

National Collegiate Athletic Association

An organization through which many of the nation’s colleges/ universities speak and act on athletic matters at the national level

It is a non-profit, voluntary association of more than 1200 schools, conferences, organizations and individuals dedicated to the sound administration of intercollegiate athletics

MEMBERSMEMBERSHIPHIP

Three legislative and competitive divisions:

Division IDivision IIDivision III

ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS PG. 6-7PG. 6-7

Division I HS Diploma 16 Core Classes Min GPA and SAT/ACT Scores (see sliding scale

chart)

Division II (2009 – 2012) HS Diploma 14 Core Classes (16 for classes entering college in

2013) 2.0 minimum GPA in Core Classes SAT 820 or ACT 68 minimum No Sliding scale chart

Division III Varies by school Does not use NCAA initial eligibility clearinghouse

CORE CLASSES- CORE CLASSES- DIVISION IDIVISION I

16 Core Classes4 English3 Math (Algebra 1 or higher)2 Natural/Physical Science

(including one lab science)1 extra English, math OR

Natural/Physical Science2 Social Science4 additional courses from core

above or foreign language or religion

CORE CLASSES – CORE CLASSES – DIVISION IIDIVISION II

14 Core Classes (2008 - 2013) * If enrolling after August 2013, then will need 16

core3 English2 Math (Algebra 1 or higher)2 Natural/Physical Science (including one lab

science)2 extra English, math OR Natural/Physical

Science** Will change to 3 credits in 2013

2 Social Science3 additional courses from core above or foreign

language or religion ** Will change to 4 credits in 2013

DIVISION IIIDIVISION IIIUnlike Divisions I and II, there is no uniform set of eligibility requirements for Division III schools.

Eligibility for admission, financial aid, practice and competition is determined by the college or university.

CALCULATING CORE CALCULATING CORE AVERAGESAVERAGES

4.0 ScaleA= 4.0B= 3.0C= 2.0D= 1.0

Core Classes are academic/ college prep courses as approved by the NCAA

See worksheet pg. 14-15 and sample in packet

Keep track as you progress through high school

Non-qualifier vs. Partial Qualifier pg. 6-7

THE THE PROCESSPROCESS

www.eligibiltycenter.orgEligibility registration pg. 16 - 17

Transcript RequestCost: $65Follow-up and Pin Number1-877-262-1492Early certification – Junior year

EARLY EARLY CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION

Students who meet the following criteria after six semesters will be certified as qualifiers: Minimum SAT (math and critical reading) of 1000 or minimum sum score of 85 on the ACT

For Division I: Core-course GPA of 3.000 or higher in a minimum of 13 core courses: 3 English 2 math 2 science and 6 additional core courses.

For Division II: Core-course GPA of 3.000 or higher in a minimum of 12 core courses: 3 English 2 math 2 science and 5 additional core courses.

PROMOTING YOUR PROMOTING YOUR ATHLETIC TALENTSATHLETIC TALENTS

Colleges do not typically knock on your door and offer scholarship money… you must increase your visibility to be recognized by college coaches.

Students can boost their visibility by visiting campuses, meeting coaches and making phone calls.

The first 2 years of HS are about development -- developing your sports skills as well as working on your leadership abilities. You will be a more valuable recruit if you have built a reputation for teamwork, sportsmanship and maturity. Establishing that reputation is a long process and it requires consistency. College coaches are looking for motivated athletes who contribute to team unity, have valued athletic talents and solid academic performance in school.

The athlete’s season for recruiting is just a few months so being on a coaches radar early is important to make the best use of your time.

Start early by evaluating college sports programs and thinking about the type of team philosophy or environment where you’d fit in best.

PROMOTING YOUR ATHLETIC PROMOTING YOUR ATHLETIC TALENTSTALENTS

Work with your coaches!If marketing yourself – recruitment

packets about student should include:Stats/ athletic resumeCD/DVD of game/skillsNewspaper articles (highlighted)Other options include using a

consultant or a service to help you through the recruitment process

TIMELINE - TIMELINE - 99THTH GRADEGRADE

Choose rigorous coursesTalk with your counselor AND coach

about future intentionsWork with a coach and/or trainer to

improve/strengthen athletic skillsDevelop a plan, attend camps and

showcasesKeep track of your participation/statsGRADES!!!!

TIMELINE - TIMELINE - 1010THTH GRADEGRADE

Choose rigorous courses – keep up those GRADES!!!

Continue to keep your coaches and counselor informed of your plans

Career/college researchTake PSATs in the fallContinue to work on your athletic

skills and keep track of your stats Visit schools, attend camps and

showcases

TIMELINE TIMELINE - 11- 11THTH GRADEGRADE

Unofficial visits to college campusesCourse selection – very important!Take PSATs in the fall and SATs

and/or ACTs in the spring (#9999)Must send SAT test scores DIRECTLY

to the NCAA!In May/June apply for initial

eligibility on-line and through your Guidance Office

Early certification – fall (see requirements)

Athletic Skills and GRADES!

TIMELINE -TIMELINE -1212THTH GRADEGRADE

Fall SAT/ACTOfficial visitsApplications in before Thanksgiving

Admissions vs. athletics!Complete a Financial Aid application

(FAFSA) in January/February regardless of your plans

Choose collegeSign letter of intentKeep up with those grades!

COLLEGE COLLEGE ATHLETICSATHLETICS

CompetitivenessScholarship RequirementsProfessional SportsRelated articles and statistics

NAIA and NJCAA … other paths to consider

MISCELLANEMISCELLANEOUSOUS

Sample LettersChecklistsQuestions to AskMaking your decisionwww.ncaa.orgNCAA Code for SAT/ACT: 9999Lower Dauphin HS Code: 391-855