Title: The College Game Plan for the Student Athlete
1The College Game Plan for the Student Athlete
- Preparing for a career as a Student Athlete at
the Collegiate level
2The following information is for the targeted
populations
- High school students who hope to participate in
college athletics at an NCAA college or
university - Parents and legal guardians
- High school counselors and athletics
administrators
3The Making of the Student Athlete
- The Student-Athlete must consider the following
components as they develop their game plan - athletic recruiting
- college selection
- financial aid
- admissions
- life as a college athlete
4 Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics
Beyond the High School Interscholastic Level
- Men's Basketball
- Less than one in 35, or approximately 3.0
percent, of high school senior boys playing
interscholastic basketball will go on to play
men's basketball at a NCAA member institution. - Less than one in 75, or approximately 1.2
percent, of NCAA male senior basketball players
will get drafted by a National Basketball
Association (NBA) team. - Approximately three in 10,000, or approximately
0.03 percent of high school senior boys playing
interscholastic basketball will eventually be
drafted by an NBA team.
5Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics
Beyond the High School Interscholastic Level
- Women's Basketball
- About 3.3 percent, or approximately three in 100,
of high school senior girls interscholastic
basketball players will go on to play women's
basketball at a NCAA member institution. - About one in 100, or approximately 1.0 percent,
of NCAA female senior basketball players will get
drafted by a Women's National Basketball
Association (WNBA) team. - Approximately one in 5,000, or approximately 0.02
percent of high school senior girls playing
interscholastic basketball will eventually be
drafted by a WNBA team.
6Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics
Beyond the High School Interscholastic Level
- Football
- About 5.7 percent, or approximately one in 17, of
all high school senior boys playing
interscholastic football will go on to play
football at a NCAA member institution. - About 1.8 percent, or approximately one in 50, of
NCAA senior football players will get drafted by
a National Football League (NFL) team. - Approximately eight in 10,000, or approximately
0.08 percent of high school senior boys playing
interscholastic football will eventually be
drafted by an NFL team.
7Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics
Beyond the High School Interscholastic Level
- Baseball
- Approximately three in 50, or about 6.1 percent,
of high school senior boys interscholastic
baseball players will go on to play men's
baseball at a NCAA member institution. - Less than ten in 100, or about 9.4 percent, of
NCAA senior male baseball players will get
drafted by a Major League Baseball (MLB) team. - Approximately one in 200, or approximately 0.45
percent of high school senior boys playing
interscholastic baseball will eventually be
drafted by an MLB team.
8Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics
Beyond the High School Interscholastic Level
- Men's Soccer
- Less than three in 50, or about 5.5 percent, of
high school senior boys interscholastic soccer
players will go on to play men's soccer at a NCAA
member institution. - Less than one in 50, or about 1.7 percent, of
NCAA senior male soccer players will be drafted
by a Major League Soccer (MLS) team. - Approximately one in 1,250, or approximately 0.07
percent of high school senior boys playing
interscholastic soccer will eventually be drafted
by an MLS team.
9NCAA INITIAL ELIGIBILTY VS. ACADEMIC STANDARDS
FOR ADMISSIONS INTO COLLEGE
- Meeting the NCAA academic /eligibility rules does
not guarantee your admissions into a college. The
NCAA academic rules allow you to be eligible to
represent the NCAA member institution on the
athletic field of competition. - Applying for admission to the academic
institution follows a different set of standards
than the NCAA academic / eligibility rules
10INFORMATION REGARDING ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
- INFORMATION REGARDING ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
- It is important to understand several points
about athletics - scholarships from Divisions I and II schools
- All athletics scholarships awarded by NCAA
institutions are limited to one year and are
renewable annually. - There is no such award as a four-year athletics
scholarship. - Athletics scholarships may be renewed annually
for a maximum of five years within a six-year
period of continuous college attendance. - Athletics aid may be canceled or reduced at the
end of each year for any reason.
11What is the NCAA?
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- The NCAA membership includes
- 326 active Division I members
- 281 active Division II members and
- 421 active Division III members.
- One of the differences among the three divisions
is that colleges and universities in Divisions I
and II may offer athletics scholarships - Division III colleges and universities may not.
12NCAA DIV I
- Division I
- Division I member institutions have to sponsor at
least seven sports for men and seven for women
(or six for men and eight for women) with two
team sports for each gender. Each playing season
has to be represented by each gender as well.
13NCAA DIV II
- Division II institutions have to sponsor at least
five sports for men and five for women, (or four
for men and six for women), with two team sports
for each gender, and each playing season
represented by each gender.
14NCAA DIV III
- Division III institutions have to sponsor at
least five sports for men and five for women,
with two team sports for each gender, and each
playing season represented by each gender. There
are minimum contest and participant minimums for
each sport. Division III athletics features
student-athletes who receive no financial aid
related to their athletic ability
15WWW.NCAA.ORG
- Go to www.ncaa.org
- Left hand margin click on Academics and
Athletes - Drop Down Menu Eligibility and Recruiting
- Click Information for the College Bound Student
and Parents - Click on Click here to view Guide Please read
publication - On Same Information for the College Bound
Student and Parents - Click on the Eligibility Standard Quick
Reference Sheet (Div I and Div II)- Please Print
and Read
16Eligibility Center
- Go to www.ncaa.org
- Left hand margin click on Academics and
Athletes - Drop Down Menu Eligibility and Recruiting
- Click Information for the College Bound Student
and Parents - Click on Eligibility Center Website You should
be at - https//web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
- Click on Prospective Student-Athlete
- Click on U.S. Students Register Here
- Please read and follow directions carefully while
completing Eligibility Center Registration
17What are the four (4) components / documentation
of the NCAA Eligibility Center process?
- Online Registration Form
- Official High School Transcripts from ALL High
Schools Attended - Official SAT or ACT test scores
- Amateur Athletic Status Form
18INITIAL ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONDivision I2008
and Later
- If you enroll in a Division I college on or after
August 1, 2008, and - want to participate in athletics or receive an
athletics scholarship during your first year, you
must - Graduate from high school
- Complete these 16 core courses
- - 4 years of English
- - 3 years of math (algebra 1 or higher)
- - 2 years of natural or physical science
(including one year of lab science if offered by
your high school) - - 1 extra year of English, math or natural or
physical science - - 2 years of social science
- - 4 years of extra core courses (from any
category above, or foreign language, non
doctrinal religion or philosophy) - Earn a minimum required grade-point average in
your core courses and - Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that
matches your core course grade-point average and
test score sliding scale on page 9 (for example,
a 2.400 core-course grade-point average needs an
860 SAT).
19NCAA DIV I QUALIFIER VS NON QUALIFIER
- You will be a qualifier if you meet the academic
requirements - listed above. As a qualifier, you
- Can practice or compete for your college or
university duringyour first year of college - Can receive an athletics scholarship during
your first year of college and - Can play four seasons in your sport if you
maintain your eligibility from year to year. - You will be a non qualifier if you do not meet
the academic requirements listed above. As a non
qualifier, you - Cannot practice or compete for your college or
university during your first year of college - Cannot receive an athletics scholarship during
your first year of college, although you may
receive need-based financial aid and - Can play only three seasons in your sport if
you maintain your eligibility from year to year
(to earn a fourth season you must complete at
least 80 percent of your degree requirements
before beginning your fifth year of college).
20Initial Eligibility Information Division II2005
and Later
- If you enroll in a Division II college and want
to participate in - athletics or receive an athletics scholarship
during your first year, you must - Graduate from high school
- Complete these 14 core courses
- - 3 years of English
- - 2 years of math (algebra 1 or higher)
- - 2 years of natural or physical science
(including one year of lab science if offered by
your high school) - - 2 extra years of English, math or natural or
physical science - - 2 years of social science
- - 3 years of extra core courses (from any
category above, or foreign language, non
doctrinal religion or philosophy) - Earn a 2.000 grade-point average or better in
your core courses and - Earn a combined SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum
score of 68. - There is no sliding scale in Division II.
21NCAA Div II - Qualifier
- As a qualifier, you
- Can practice or compete for your college or
university during your first year of college - Can receive an athletics scholarship during your
first year of college and - Can play four seasons in your sport if you
maintain your eligibility from year to year
22NCAA Div II Partial Qualifier
- You will be a partial qualifier if you do not
meet all of the - academic requirements listed above, but you have
graduated from - high school and meet one of the following
- The combined SAT score of 820 or ACT sum score
of 68 or - Completion of the 14 core courses with a 2.000
core-course grade-point average. - As a partial qualifier, you
- Can practice with your team at its home
facility during your first - year of college
- Can receive an athletics scholarship during
your first year of college - Cannot compete during your first year of
college and - Can play four seasons in your sport if you
maintain your eligibility from year to year.
23NCAA Div II Non-Qualifier
- You will be a non qualifier if you did not
graduate from high school, or, if you graduated
and are missing both the core-course grade-point
average or minimum number of core courses and the
required ACT or SAT scores. - As a non qualifier, you
- Cannot practice or compete for your college or
university during your first year of college - Cannot receive an athletics scholarship during
your first year of college, although you may
receive need-based financial aid and - Can play four seasons in your sport if you
maintain your eligibility from year to year.
24Your Info Interview with the Coach
- Areas of concern regarding your choice of college
should include - Athletics
- Academics
- College Life as a student and athlete
- Financial Aid
25Athletic Questions
- What positions will I play on your team? It is
not always obvious. Most coaches want to be
flexible, so you might not receive a definite
answer. - What other players may be competing at the same
position? The response could give you an idea of
when you can expect to be a starter. - Will I be redshirted my first year? The school's
policy on redshirting may impact you both
athletically and academically. - What expectations do you have for training and
conditioning? This will reveal the institution's
commitment to a training and conditioning
program. - How would you best describe your coaching style?
Every coach has a particular style that involves
different motivational techniques and discipline.
You need to know if a coach's teaching style
matches your learning style. - Who else are you recruiting for my position?
Coaches may consider other student-athletes for
every position.
26Academic Questions
- What percentage of players on scholarship
graduate? The response will suggest the school's
commitment to academics. You might want to ask
two follow-up questions - a. What percentage of incoming students
eventually - graduate?
- b. What is the current team's grade-point
average? - What academic support programs are available to
student-athletes? Look for a college that will
help you become a better student. - If I have a diagnosed and documented disability,
what - kind of academic services are available? Special
academic services may help you achieve your
academic goals. - How many credit hours should I take in season and
out of season? It is important to determine how
many credit hours are required for your degree
and what pace you will follow to obtain that
degree. - Are there restrictions in scheduling classes
around practice? NCAA rules prevent you from
missing class for practice.
27College Life
- What is a typical day for a student-athlete? The
answer will give you a good idea of how much time
is spent in class, practice, study and travel. It
also will give you a good indication of what
coaches expect. - What are the residence halls like? The response
should give you a hint of how comfortable you
would be in your room, study areas, community
bathrooms and at the laundry facilities. Also ask
about the number of students in a room, co-ed
dorms and the rules governing life in the
residence halls. - Must student-athletes live on campus? If yes,
ask about exceptions.
28Financial Aid
- How much financial aid is available for both the
academic - year and summer school? What does your
scholarship - cover?
- How long does my scholarship last? Most people
think a full ride is good for four years, but
athletics financial aid is available on a
one-year, renewable basis. - What are my opportunities for employment while I
am a student? Find out if you can be employed in
season, out of season or during vacation periods. - Exactly how much will the athletics scholarship
be? What will and will not be covered? It is
important to understand what college expenses
your family is responsible for so you can arrange
to pay those. Educational expenses can be paid - with student loans and government grants, but it
takes time to apply for them. Find out early so
you can get something lined up. - Am I eligible for additional financial aid? Are
there any restrictions? Sometimes a
student-athlete cannot accept a certain type of
scholarship because of NCAA limitations. If you
will be receiving other scholarships, let the
coach and financial aid officer know so they can
determine if you may accept additional dollars.
29New NCAA Legislation for Div I Non Qualifiers
only
- Adopted 2007-66 To specify that in order for a
transfer student from a two-year college who was
not a qualifier to be eligible for institutional
financial aid, practice and competition during
his or her first academic year in residence, he
or she must have successfully completed six
semester or eight quarter hours of English and
three semester or four quarter hours of
mathematics at the two-year college that are
transferable toward any baccalaureate degree
program at the certifying institution. - Effective August 1, 2009, for student-athletes
initially enrolling full time in a collegiate
institution on or after August 1, 2009.