A look at the myths and realities of college athletics, scholarships, and recruitment.

Rockland High School – March 11, 2013

There is more money available in academic scholarships than athletic scholarships.

Most NCAA Division 1 student-athletes are not on ‘full rides’

All NCAA athletic scholarships are only good for one year

Many NCAA Division 1 schools do not use full allotment of available scholarships.

In many sports there are more athletic scholarships available to females.

Athletic scholarships are available.Many schools do not use their allotment of

athletic scholarships.Local Division 1 Schools: B.C. , Providence

College, Univ. of Massachusetts-Amherst, Univ. of Connecticut-Storrs

Ivy League Schools are NCAA Division 1, however they, DO NOT give out athletic scholarships

NCAA Division 1 are almost always the highest standard in collegiate sports.

Athletic scholarships are availableMany schools do not use their full allotment

of athletic scholarships.Local Division 2 Schools: Bentley, Stonehill,

St. Anselm’s, Franklin Pierce, Assumption, & Merrimack

Athletic scholarships ARE NOT available.Student-athletes may be able to use

athletics to gain entrance to schools that otherwise may not be an option academically.

Local Division 3 Schools: NESCAC schools, most small schools in Boston, Wheaton, and Roger Williams. NCAA Division 3 schools are very numerous throughout New England.

Minimum GPA’s and SAT/ACT scores need to participate on the NCAA Division 1 and 2 Levels

GPA’s based on core classes onlySee handout for sliding scale of GPA’s vs.

SAT/ACT for NCAA Division 1 schools (changes 8/1/2016)

NCAA Division 2 schools do not have a sliding scale

NCAA Division 3 schools do not have GPA/SAT/ACT standards for eligibility.

If you find that you fallen behind in core courses please contact the guidance department on course recovery options.

A= 4 points C= 2 points B= 3 points D= 1 point Convert each of your final grades to this scale English A,A,A-,A = 16 points Math B+,B,C,C= 10 points Science B+,B,A, = 10 points Social Studies B,C,C+ = 7 points Spanish B,C = 5 points 16 Core Courses GPA= 48/16 = 3.0 Core Course GPA Honors Courses can add to GPA AP courses may also add to GPA

Students may be approved by NCAA after 6 semesters

Div. 1 & Div. 2 have to a minimum SAT of 1000 or ACT of 85

For Div. 1 they must have a GPA of 3.0 in 13 core courses (must be 3 English, 2 science, 2 math, and 6 other core courses)

For Div. 2 they must have a GPA of 3.0 in 12 course courses (must be 3 English, 2 science, 2 math, and 5 other core courses)

www.ncaa.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.collegeboard.comwww.princetonreview.comNCAA Guide for the College Bound Student-

AthleteNavianceAlso NCAA Division 1, 2, & 3 manualsDuxbury Athletic Department website

A prospect receives letters/questionnaires from college

All students become prospects when they enter the 9th grade

A prospect is not a recruit A recruit is contacted by the coach A recruit is offered an opportunity to

visit A recruit is encouraged to apply

Understand different NCAA divisions as well as NAIA and junior colleges

Basic understanding of eligibility guidelinesPeruse useful websitesBegin to understand difference in levels and

expectations.

Identify factors that should be considered in assessing program

Understand NCAA initial eligibility including core courses, GPA, SAT/ACT)

Recruiting Services, carefully evaluate services to ensure needs are being met

Students start to contact coaches

Understand specific rule relating to contact with college coaches

Register with NCAA initial eligibility centerHonest in evaluation of talent levelEnroll in correct classesConsider wants and needs for a college

beyond athletics

Understanding of NCAA Division 1,2, & 3 levels

Unofficial and official visitsHave questions ready for coachesCollege is about academics first, the college

selection process should be based on a combination of academic and athletic fit.

NCAA Division 1 & 2 rule 13.6NCAA Division 1 and 2 schools can only allow 1

official visit to their school.Official visits must occur during senior year.Student-athletes may only have a total of 5

official visits.Visit can last a maximum of 48 hoursStudent must present ACT/SAT/PSAT scoreStudent must register with NCAA initial eligibility

center.School must register student with NCAA for an

official visit.

NCAA Division 1 & 2 rule 13.7A prospective student-athletes may haven an

unlimited amount of unofficial visits to NCAA Division 1 or 2 schools.

A prospective student-athlete may make unofficial visits before their senior year.

Visits must be at own expense.

What positions are you recruiting me for?How many players are currently in this position?How many incoming players are you recruiting at

my position? Where do I rank among those incoming players at my position?

What is the average size of scholarships in your program?

A scholarship is guaranteed for one year. How is it renewed?

What happens if I’m injured and cannot play the rest of the year?

Do you provide academic counseling?

Most college athletic websites have questionnaires for prospective student-athletes.

Student-athletes may always contact coaches.

Visit schools to get a feel for environment.Attend camps at school (if applicable)Surf websites for schools, conference, etc.

to see if you are a match for schools.Talk to coaches, guidance counselors,

athletic directors, and alumni

Don’t go to a school just because of the coach.

Whether or not to go early decision?Decide how far from home you really want

to go to college.Urban/suburban/rural?Big/small/medium size school?Overall cost of school? (private/public)Type of school (business/liberal arts)Campus life