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SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
7:00 - 9:00 am Registration 9:00 - 9:15 am Student-Athlete Welcome 9:15 - 9:25 am College Coaches Welcome 9:30 - 11:30 am Linemen Drills / Skill Players Testing 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Skill Players Drills / Linemen Testing 1:30 - 3:00 pm 7 on 7 Games Student-Athlete Meet with College Coaches
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020LOCATION: ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
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For more information on the Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase, or if you are a
current or former high school football coach and would like to volunteer as a coach, please contact
De’Marcus Terry at [email protected] or 305-341-4740
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Eligibility CenterEligibilitycenter.org
Core Coursesncaa.org/student-athletes/future/core-courses
Test Scoresncaa.org/student-athletes/future/test-scores
Division IIncaa.org/student-athletes/play-division-ii-sports
Division III:ncaa.org/student-athletes/play-division-iii-sports
NAIA:naia.org
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
Concussion Awareness & Safety Recognitioncdc.gov/headsup
PARTNERS
HOW IT WORKSAll student-athletes must pre-register. The participant must be a graduating high school senior and who has not accepted a scholar-ship offer from a Division I football program. In addition they must meet the following qualifications:
Have a 2.5 GPA or higher in 16 Core Courses (please visit http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/core-courses for a description of NCAA Eligible Core Courses)
AND Have an SAT score of 920 (math and verbal only) or higher on
new format (SAT exams taken after March 2016) OR Have a composite ACT Score of 18 or higher or a sum score of
68 or higher
All Division II, III, and NAIA athletic directors and head football coaches are invited to attend. There will be ample time for coaches to view the athletes in drills and to talk to them individually about their respective football programs.
KEY EVENT DAY REMINDERS No parent attendance will be allowed during the Orange Bowl
Florida High School Football Showcase activities. Parents may join their student-athlete at the conclusion of
showcase events as they meet with the various institutions. Students should bring copies of their most recent transcript and
test scores to distribute. Students must provide their own transportation to and from
St. Thomas University. Students are encouraged to bring two pairs of shoes
(football shoes and running shoes). Water will be provided. attention PARENTS An information session will take place during the showcase
activities from 10:00am – 12:30pm, to educate parents on financial aid, NCAA eligibility requirements and much more…
We encourage you to attend this session to learn more about putting your student-athlete in the best position to be successful.
To register for the Parent Information Session visit www.orangebowl.org/showcase
NOTE: Please make sure you and your student-athlete complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://fafsa.ed.gov
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020LOCATION: ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY
PURPOSE The Orange Bowl’s mission and vision is to promote and serve South Florida in order to inspire youth, engage the community and enhance the economy. The Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase meets that mission and vision by providing an opportunity for young student-athletes to use their football and academic skills to attend college and ultimately earn a degree. This effectively has the profound effect of changing young peoples’ lives. EVENT OVERVIEWThe Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase is a FREE one day event, in association with the National Football Foundation (NFF) and its local chapters that will bring together Florida high school seniors and educational institutions in Division II, III, and NAIA programs from across the country. A series of tests and drills will be run that will best display each player’s various talents at their respective positions. Following the showcase, players and universities will meet to discuss scholarship opportunities for the participating athletes.
The Orange Bowl Florida High School Football Showcase is one of four showcases being conducted nationally in association with the NFF, with the other three taking place in Houston, TX, Southern California and Charlotte, N.C.
NO PARENT ATTENDANCE ALLOWED DURING SHOWCASE ACTIVITIES
This Showcase is FREE for all Participants and Colleges
All student-athletes must pre-registerwww.orangebowl.org/showcase