ssc college prep flyer 2015 - sportsengine · 2016. 7. 18. · the southeast soccer club presents...

2015College Prep Seminar

U.S. Coast Guard Academy

John ResslerJoe FilippettiBrian Cole

Gregg SwansonMilan KeserTrip McGarvey

Dave CavasinoJoe ZizikMike Holubecki

SSC Director: Rob Brule / Mike HolubeckiDirector of Coaching: Rob Brule

SSC President: Milan Keser

SSC Board Members

The Southeast Soccer Club Presents

The 2015 “COLLEGE PREP” SEMINAR

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 6:30pm

United States Coast Guard Academy Dimick Hall

Open to ALL High School Age SSC Players and Parents (U14-U18)

PANELISTS

• Chris Parsons - Head Coach, United States Coast Guard Academy Men’s Soccer • Norm Riker – Head Coach, Connecticut College Women’s Soccer • Gregg Swanson – SSC Board Member, former College and High School Coach and

parent of former SSC Player that completed the search process • Damien Houlden – Head Coach Mitchell College Men’s and Women’s Soccer • Brigi Palatino– Assistant Coach, Connecticut College Women’s Soccer, former Division

III player at Connecticut College

TOPICS INCLUDE

• NCAA Eligibility

• High School Counselor • How to identify the school for you

• Financial Aid / Athletic Scholarship / Academic Scholarship • Marketing yourself

• Timeline (Freshman to Senior year of High School) • Question and Answer

DIVISION IDivision I schools, on average, enroll the most students, manage the largest athletics budgets, offer a wide array of academic programs and provide the most athletics scholarships.

PARTICIPATION• 173,500 student-athletes• 346 colleges and universities

ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIPS53 percent of all student-athletes receive some level of athletics aid

ACADEMICS2012 Graduation Success Rate: 81 percent*

OTHER STATSAverage Enrollment: 12,900Average Number of Sports: 18Average Percentage of Student Body Participating in Sports: 6 percentDivision I National Championships: 26 (1 out

of every 8.5 student-athletes participates)

DIVISION IIDivision II provides growth opportunities through academic achievement, high-level athletics competition and community engagement. Many participants are first-generation college students.


ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIPS56 percent of all student-athletes receive some level of athletics aid

ACADEMICS2012 Academic Success Rate: 71 percent*

OTHER STATSAverage Enrollment: 4,200Average Number of Sports: 15Average Percentage of Student Body Participating in Sports: 14 percent Division II National Championships: 25

(1 out of every 7 student-athletes participates)

DIVISION IIIThe Division III experience provides an integrated environment that focuses on academic success while offering competitive athletics and meaningful non-athletics opportunities.


FINANCIAL AID75 percent of all student-athletes receive some form of academic grant or need-based scholarship; institutional gift aid totals $13,500 on average

ACADEMICS2012 Academic Success Rate: 87 percent*

OTHER STATSAverage Enrollment: 2,600Average Number of Sports: 18Average Percentage of Student Body Participating in Sports: 21 percentDivision III National Championships: 28 (1 out

of every 10 student-athletes participates)

*Graduation rate for student-athletes, including those who transfer from one school to another.

NCAA RECRUITING FACTSCollege sports offer student-athletes opportunities to learn, compete and succeed.

19,000 3DivisionsTeams460,000

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Want to play NCAA sports? Visit www.NCAA.org/playcollegesports

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Does the NCAA award athletics scholarships?Individual schools award athletics scholarships. Divisions I and II schools provide $2.7 billion in athletics scholarships annually to more than 150,000 student-athletes. Division III schools, with more than 180,000 student-athletes, do not offer athletically related financial aid, but many student-athletes receive some form of academic grant or need-based scholarship.

Do many high school athletes earn athletics scholarships?Very few, in fact. About 2 percent of high school athletes are awarded some form of athletics scholarship to compete in college.

Do NCAA student-athletes have difficulty meeting graduation requirements with the time demands of their sport? While competing in college does require strong time-management skills and some thoughful planning with academic advisors, on average NCAA student-athletes graduate at a higher rate than the general student body.

Do many NCAA student-athletes go on to play professionally?Fewer than 2 percent of NCAA student-athletes go on to be professional athletes. In reality, most student-athletes depend on academics to prepare them for life after college. Education is important. There are more than 460,000 NCAA student-athletes, and most of them will go pro in something other than sports.

Facts about NCAA sports

ESTIMATED PROBABILITY OF COMPETING IN NCAA ATHLETICS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL

Men’s Women’s Men’s Men’s Student-Athletes All Sports Basketball Basketball Football Baseball Ice Hockey Soccer

High School Student-Athletes 7,400,000 538,700 433,100 1,100,000 474,800 35,200 411,000

NCAA Student-Athletes 460,000 18,000 16,200 70,100 32,500 4,000 23,400

Percentage Moving from High School to NCAA 6% 3% 4% 6% 7% 11% 6%

Percentage Moving from NCAA to Professional 2% 1% 1% 2% 9% 1% 2%

NCAA is a trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2014

Frequently Asked Questions As You Consider Colleges

UAthletics 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 college or university'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. When does the head coach's contract end? How long does the coach intend to stay? The answer could be helpful. Do not make any assumptions about how long a coach will be at a school. If the coach leaves, does this change your mind about the school/program? What are preferred, invited and uninvited walk-on situations? How many do you expect to compete? How many earn a scholarship? Situations vary from school to school. Who else are you recruiting for my position? Coaches may consider other student-athletes for every position. Is medical insurance required for my participation? Is it provided by the college? You may be required to provide proof of insurance. If I am seriously injured while competing, who is responsible for my medical expenses? Different colleges have different policies. What happens if I want to transfer to another school? You may not transfer without the permission of your current school's athletics administration. Ask how often coaches grant this privilege and ask for an example of a situation in which permission was not granted. What other factors should I consider when choosing a college? Be realistic about your athletics ability and the type of athletics experience you would enjoy. Some student-athletes want to be part of a particular athletics program, even if that means little or no playing time. Other considerations include coaching staff and style. Of course, the ideal is to choose a college or university that will provide you with both the educational and athletics opportunities you want.

Frequently Asked Questions As You Consider Colleges Page No. 2 _________

UAcademics How good is the department in my major? How many students are in the department? What credentials do faculty members hold? What are graduates of the program doing after school? 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: 1. What percentage of incoming students eventually graduate? 2. 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. Is summer school available? If I need to take summer school, will it be paid for by the college? You may need to take summer school to meet academic and/or graduation requirements. UCollege 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.

Frequently Asked Questions As You Consider Colleges Page No. 3 _________

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Financial 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. Who is financially responsible if I am injured while competing? You need to understand your financial obligations if you suffer an injury while participating in athletics. Under what circumstances would my scholarship be reduced or canceled? Coaches should be able to give you some idea of how players are evaluated from year to year and how these decisions are made. The college or university may have a policy governing renewal of athletics aid. Ask if such a policy exists and read it. Are there academic criteria tied to maintaining the scholarship? Some colleges or universities add academic requirements to scholarships (e.g., minimum grade-point average). What scholarship money is available after eligibility is exhausted to help me complete my degree? It may take longer than four years to complete a college degree program. Some colleges assist student-athletes financially as they complete their degrees. Ask how such aid is awarded. You may have to work with the team or in the athletics department to qualify for this aid. What scholarship money is available if I suffer an athletics career-ending injury? Not every institution continues to provide an athletics scholarship to a student-athlete who can no longer compete because of a career-ending injury. Will my scholarship be maintained if there is a change in coaches? A coach may not be able to answer this, but the athletics director may.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Core Courses: (16)

Initial full-time collegiate enrollment before August 1, 2016: o Sixteen (16) core courses are required (see chart below for subject-area requirements).

Initial full-time collegiate enrollment on or after August 1, 2016: o Sixteen (16) core courses are required (see chart below for subject-area requirements).

Ten (10) core courses completed before the seventh semester; seven (7) of the 10 must be in English, math or natural/physical science. These courses/grades are "locked in" at start of the seventh semester (cannot be repeated for

grade-point average [GPA] improvement to meet initial-eligibility requirements for competition). o Students who do not meet core-course progression requirements may still be eligible to receive athletics

aid and practice in the initial year of enrollment by meeting academic redshirt requirements (see below).

Test Scores: (ACT/SAT)

Students must present a corresponding test score and core-course GPA on the sliding scale (see Page No. 2). o SAT: critical reading and math sections.

Best subscore from each section is used to determine the SAT combined score for initial eligibility. o ACT: English, math, reading and science sections.

Best subscore from each section is used to determine the ACT sum score for initial eligibility. All ACT and SAT attempts before initial full-time collegiate enrollment may be used for initial eligibility.

Enter 9999 during ACT or SAT registration to ensure the testing agency reports your score directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Test scores on transcripts will not be used.

Core Grade-Point Average:

Only core courses that appear on the high school's List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) will be used to calculate your core-course GPA. Use this list as a guide.

Initial full-time collegiate enrollment before August 1, 2016: o Students must present a corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course

GPA (minimum 2.000) on Sliding Scale A (see Page No. 2). o Core-course GPA is calculated using the best 16 core courses that meet subject-area requirements.

Initial full-time collegiate enrollment on or after August 1, 2016: o Students must present a corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course

GPA (minimum 2.300) on Sliding Scale B (see Page No. 2). o Core-course GPA is calculated using the best 16 core courses that meet both progression (10 before

seventh semester; seven in English, math or science; "locked in") and subject-area requirements.

NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Requirements

DIVISION I Core-Course Requirement (16)

4 years of English 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science

(1 year of lab if offered) 1 year of additional English, math or

natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (any

area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

DIVISION I – 2016 Qualifier Requirements

*Athletics aid, practice, and competition

16 core courses o Ten (10) core courses

completed before the start of seventh semester. Seven (7) of the 10 must be in English, math or natural/physical science. "Locked in" for core-course

GPA calculation. Corresponding test score (ACT

sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA (minimum 2.300) on Sliding Scale B (see Page No. 2).

Graduate from high school.

DIVISION I – 2016 Academic Redshirt Requirements *Athletics aid and practice (no competition)

16 core courses o No grades/credits "locked in"

(repeated courses after the seventh semester begins may be used for initial eligibility).

Corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and core-course GPA (minimum 2.000) on Sliding Scale B (see Page No. 2).

Graduate from high school.

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Sliding Scale B Use for Division I beginning August 1, 2016

NCAA DIVISION I SLIDING SCALE Core GPA

SAT

Verbal and Math ONLY ACT Sum

3.550 400 37 3.525 410 38 3.500 420 39 3.475 430 40 3.450 440 41 3.425 450 41 3.400 460 42 3.375 470 42 3.350 480 43 3.325 490 44 3.300 500 44 3.275 510 45 3.250 520 46 3.225 530 46 3.200 540 47 3.175 550 47 3.150 560 48 3.125 570 49 3.100 580 49 3.075 590 50 3.050 600 50 3.025 610 51 3.000 620 52 2.975 630 52 2.950 640 53 2.925 650 53 2.900 660 54 2.875 670 55 2.850 680 56 2.825 690 56 2.800 700 57 2.775 710 58 2.750 720 59 2.725 730 60 2.700 740 61 2.675 750 61 2.650 760 62 2.625 770 63 2.600 780 64 2.575 790 65 2.550 800 66 2.525 810 67 2.500 820 68 2.475 830 69 2.450 840 70 2.425 850 70 2.400 860 71 2.375 870 72 2.350 880 73 2.325 890 74 2.300 900 75 2.299 910 76 2.275 910 76 2.250 920 77 2.225 930 78 2.200 940 79 2.175 950 80 2.150 960 81 2.125 970 82 2.100 980 83 2.075 990 84 2.050 1000 85 2.025 1010 86 2.000 1020 86

Sliding Scale A Use for Division I prior to August 1, 2016

NCAA DIVISION I SLIDING SCALE

Core GPA SAT ACT Sum Verbal and Math ONLY

3.550 & above 400 37 3.525 410 38 3.500 420 39 3.475 430 40 3.450 440 41 3.425 450 41 3.400 460 42 3.375 470 42 3.350 480 43 3.325 490 44 3.300 500 44 3.275 510 45 3.250 520 46 3.225 530 46 3.200 540 47 3.175 550 47 3.150 560 48 3.125 570 49 3.100 580 49 3.075 590 50 3.050 600 50 3.025 610 51 3.000 620 52 2.975 630 52 2.950 640 53 2.925 650 53 2.900 660 54 2.875 670 55 2.850 680 56 2.825 690 56 2.800 700 57 2.775 710 58 2.750 720 59 2.725 730 59 2.700 730 60 2.675 740-750 61 2.650 760 62 2.625 770 63 2.600 780 64 2.575 790 65 2.550 800 66 2.525 810 67 2.500 820 68 2.475 830 69 2.450 840-850 70 2.425 860 70 2.400 860 71 2.375 870 72 2.350 880 73 2.325 890 74 2.300 900 75 2.275 910 76 2.250 920 77 2.225 930 78 2.200 940 79 2.175 950 80 2.150 960 80 2.125 960 81 2.100 970 82 2.075 980 83 2.050 990 84 2.025 1000 85 2.000 1010 86

For more information, visit www.eligibilitycenter.org or www.2point3.org.


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NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Core Courses

Division II currently requires 16 core courses. See the chart below.

Beginning August 1, 2018, to become a full or partial qualifier for Division II, all college-bound student-athletes must complete the 16 core-course requirement.

Test Scores

Division II currently requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. Beginning August 1, 2018, Division II will use a sliding scale to match test scores and core-course grade-point averages (GPA). The sliding scale for those requirements is shown on Page No. 2 of this sheet.

The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.

The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science.

When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.

Grade-Point Average

Be sure to look at your high school’s List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website (www.eligibilitycenter.org). Only courses that appear on your school's approved List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA. Use the list as a guide.

The current Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000. Division II core GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2018, is 2.200 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on the Sliding Scale on Page No. 2 of this sheet).

The minimum Division II core GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice as a partial qualifier on or after August 1, 2018, is 2.000 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on the Sliding Scale on Page No. 2 of this sheet).

Remember, the NCAA core GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only.

DIVISION II 16 Core Courses

3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I

or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science

(1 year of lab if offered by high school).

3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.

2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from

any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

Division II Initial-Eligibility Requirements


DIVISION II COMPETITION SLIDING SCALE

Use for Division II beginning August 1, 2018

Core GPA SAT ACT Sum Verbal and Math ONLY

3.300 & above 400 37

3.275 410 38

3.250 420 39

3.225 430 40

3.200 440 41

3.175 450 41

3.150 460 42

3.125 470 42

3.100 480 43

3.075 490 44

3.050 500 44

3.025 510 45

3.000 520 46

2.975 530 46

2.950 540 47

2.925 550 47

2.900 560 48

2.875 570 49

2.850 580 49

2.825 590 50

2.800 600 50

2.775 610 51

2.750 620 52

2.725 630 52

2.700 640 53

2.675 650 53

2.650 660 54

2.625 670 55

2.600 680 56

2.575 690 56

2.550 700 57

2.525 710 58

2.500 720 59

2.475 730 60

2.450 740 61

2.425 750 61

2.400 760 62

2.375 770 63

2.350 780 64

2.325 790 65

2.300 800 66

2.275 810 67

2.250 820 68

2.225 830 69

2.200 840 & above 70 & above

DIVISION II PARTIAL QUALIFIER SLIDING SCALE

Use for Division II beginning August 1, 2018

Core GPA

SAT Verbal and Math ONLY

ACT Sum

3.050 & above 400 37

3.025 410 38

3.000 420 39

2.975 430 40

2.950 440 41

2.925 450 41

2.900 460 42

2.875 470 42

2.850 480 43

2.825 490 44

2.800 500 44

2.775 510 45

2.750 520 46

2.725 530 46

2.700 540 47

2.675 550 47

2.650 560 48

2.625 570 49

2.600 580 49

2.575 590 50

2.550 600 50

2.525 610 51

2.500 620 52

2.475 630 52

2.450 640 53

2.425 650 53

2.400 660 54

2.375 670 55

2.350 680 56

2.325 690 56

2.300 700 57

2.275 710 58

2.250 720 59

2.225 730 60

2.200 740 61

2.175 750 61

2.150 760 62

2.125 770 63

2.100 780 64

2.075 790 65

2.050 800 66

2.025 810 67

2.000 820 & above 68 & above

For more information, visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website at www.eligibilitycenter.org.


COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETE 23

Introduction College coaches must follow the rules outlined in this section. You are expected to follow these rules as well. Recruiting Terms Contact. A contact occurs any time a coach has any face-to-face contact with you or your parents off the college's campus and says more than hello. A contact also occurs if a coach has any contact with you or your parents at your high school or any location where you are competing or practicing. Contact period. During this time, a college coach may have in-person contact with you and/or your parents on or off the college's campus. The coach may also watch you play or visit your high school. You and your parents may visit a college campus and the coach may write and telephone you during this period. Dead period. A college coach may not have any in-person contact with you or your parents on or off campus at any time during a dead period. The coach may write and telephone you or your parents during this time.

Evaluation. An evaluation is an activity by a coach to evaluate your academic or athletics ability. This would include visiting your high school or watching you practice or compete.

Evaluation period. During this time, a college coach may watch you play or visit your high school, but cannot have any in-person conversations with you or your parents off the college's campus. You and your parents can visit a college campus during this period. A coach may write and telephone you or your parents during this time.

Official visit. Any visit to a college campus by you and your parents paid for by the college. The college may pay all or some of the following expenses:• Your transportation to and from the college;• Room and meals (three per day) while you are visiting the

college; and• Reasonable entertainment expenses, including three

complimentary admissions to a home athletics contest.

Before a college may invite you on an official visit, you will have to provide the college with a copy of your high school transcript (Division I only) and ACT, SAT or PLAN score and register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Prospective student-athlete. You become a “prospective student-athlete” when:• You start ninth-grade classes; or• Before your ninth-grade year, a college gives you, your relatives

or your friends any financial assistance or other benefits that the college does not provide to students generally.

Quiet period. During this time, a college coach may not have any in-person contact with you or your parents off the college's campus. The coach may not watch you play or visit your high school during this period. You and your parents may visit a college campus during this time. A coach may write or telephone you or your parents during this time.

Unofficial visit. Any visit by you and your parents to a college campus paid for by you or your parents. The only expense you may receive from the college is three complimentary admissions to a home athletics contest. You may make as many unofficial visits as you like and may take those visits at any time. The only time you cannot talk with a coach during an unofficial visit is during a dead period.

Verbal commitment. This phrase is used to describe a college-bound student-athlete's commitment to a school before he or she signs (or is able to sign) a National Letter of Intent. A college-bound student-athlete can announce a verbal commitment at any time. While verbal commitments have become very popular for both college-bound student-athletes and coaches, this "commitment" is NOT binding on either the college-bound student-athlete or the college or university. Only the signing of the National Letter of Intent accompanied by a financial aid agreement is binding on both parties.

Recruiting CalendarsTo see a summary of recruiting calendars for all sports, see pages 24-27 of this Guide. You can also log on to NCAA.org and search for ‘recruiting calendar’ in the search field.

National Letter of IntentThe National Letter of Intent (NLI) is a voluntary program governed by the Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA) and administered by the NCAA. By signing an NLI, the college-bound student-athlete agrees to attend the college or university for one academic year. In exchange, that college or university must provide athletics financial aid for one academic year.

Restrictions are contained in the NLI itself. Read them carefully. These restrictions may affect your eligibility.

If you have questions about the NLI, visit the website at www.national-letter.org or call 317/223-0706.

Recruiting Regulations

NCAA.org

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Summary of Recruiting Rules for Each Sport—Division I RECRUITING METHOD MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FOOTBALL OTHER SPORTS

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Recruiting materials • You may receive brochures for camps, questionnaires, NCAA materials, and nonathletics recruiting publications.

• You may begin receiving recruiting materials June 15 after your sophomore year.

• You may receive brochures for camps, questionnaires, NCAA materials, and nonathletics recruiting publications.



• Men’s Ice Hockey—You may begin receiving recruiting materials January 1 of your sophomore year.

Telephone calls • You may make calls to the coach at your expense only.

• College coach can make unlimited calls beginning June 15 after your sophomore year.

• You may make calls to the coach at your expense only.

• College coach cannot call you.





• Women's Ice Hockey—A college coach may call international college-bound student-athletes once on or after July 7 through July 31 after sophomore year.

• Men’s Ice Hockey—May not be made before January 1 of sophomore year.

Off-campus contact • None allowed. • None allowed. • None allowed. • None allowed.• Men’s Ice Hockey—

May not be made before June 15 after sophomore year.

Official visit • None allowed. • None allowed. • None allowed. • None allowed.

Unofficial visit • You may make an unlimited number of unofficial visits, except during a dead period.

• You may make an unlimited number of unofficial visits, except during a dead period.




RECRUITING METHOD MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FOOTBALL OTHER SPORTS

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YEA

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Recruiting materials • Allowed.• You may begin receiving

recruiting materials June 15 after your sophomore year.

• You may begin receiving September 1 of your junior year.



• Men's Ice Hockey—You may begin receiving recruiting materials January 1 after your sophomore year.

Telephone calls • You may make calls to the coach at your expense.

• You may make calls to the coach at your expense.



College coaches may call you

• Unlimited. • Unlimited beginning September 1 of your junior year.

• One call from April 15 to May 31 of your junior year. Additional calls may not be made before September 1 of the senior year.

• May not be made before September 1 at the beginning of the junior year.

• Swimming & Diving, Cross Country, Track & Field—May not be made before July 1 following completion of junior year, or the opening day of classes of the senior year, whichever is earlier.

• Women’s Ice Hockey—Once per week beginning July 7 after your junior year.

Off-campus contact • Allowed beginning opening day of classes. Contacts other than April period may only occur at your school. Contacts in April may occur at your school or residence.

• No contact on the day of a competition.

• Contacts may not occur during the time of day when classes are in session.

• Allowed September 1 at the beginning of your junior year.

• No contact on the day of a competition.

• None allowed. • Allowed starting July 1 after your junior year.

• Women’s Gymnastics—Allowed beginning July 15 after your junior year.

• Women’s Ice Hockey—Allowed beginning July 7 after your junior year.

Official visit • Allowed January 1 of your junior year.

• You may make only one official visit per college and up to a maximum of five official visits to Division I colleges. There is no limit to official visits to Division II colleges.

• Allowed April of your junior year beginning Thursday following the Women’s Final Four.

• None allowed. • None allowed.





Summary of Recruiting Rules for Each Sport—Division I

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RECRUITING METHOD MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FOOTBALL OTHER SPORTS

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Recruiting materials • Allowed. • Allowed. • Allowed. • Allowed.

Telephone calls • You may make calls to the coach at your expense.




College coaches may call you

• Unlimited. • Unlimited. • Once per week beginning September 1.

• Unlimited calls after you sign an NLI, written offer of admission and/or financial aid; OR after the college receives a financial deposit from you.

• Unlimited during contact period.

• Women’s Ice Hockey —Once per week beginning July 7 after your junior year.

• Unlimited calls after you sign an NLI, written offer of admission and/or financial aid; OR after the college receives a financial deposit from you.

Off-campus contact • Allowed. • Allowed. • Allowed beginning July 1 prior to senior year.

• Allowed.

Official visit • You may make only one official visit per college and up to a maximum of five official visits to Division I colleges. There is no limit to official visits to Division II colleges.


• Allowed beginning opening day of classes your senior year.


• Allowed beginning opening day of classes your senior year.






Evaluation and contacts

• Up to seven times during your senior year.

• Unlimited number of contacts and evaluation after you sign an NLI, written offer of admission and/or financial aid; OR after the college receives a financial deposit from you.



• Up to six times during your senior year.




How often can a coach see me or talk to me off the college’s campus?

• A college coach may contact you or your parents/legal guardians (including evaluating you off the college’s campus) seven times.

• A college coach may contact you or your parents/legal guardians (including evaluating you off the college’s campus) seven times.

• A college coach may contact you or your parents/legal guardians (including evaluating you off the college’s campus) six times.

• One evaluation during September, October and November.

• Two evaluations— April 15 through May 31 (once to evaluate athletics ability and once to evaluate academic qualifications).

• A college coach may contact you or your parents/legal guardians not more than three times during your senior year.

Summary of Recruiting Rules for Each Sport—Division I


Athletics scholarships are awarded by NCAA Divisions I and II colleges and universities. Division III colleges and universities do not award financial aid based on athletics ability, but you may be eligible to receive academic scholarships or need-based financial aid. It is important to understand several points about athletics scholarships.

Note: The information below is a list of questions and answers about athletics scholarships but does not include all Divisions I and II financial aid rules. Contact your college or university to get more detailed information about NCAA financial aid (scholarship) rules.

• Does the NCAA award athletics scholarships? No. Individual colleges and universities award athletics scholarships, not the NCAA. Divisions I and II schools offer athletics scholarships. Division III colleges and universities offer academic scholarships and need-based financial aid only. NCAA colleges and universities provide more than $1.5 billion in athletics scholarships annually.

• Is an athletics scholarship guaranteed for four years? At a minimum, an athletics scholarship must be a one academic year agreement. In Division I, colleges and universities are permitted to offer multi-year scholarships. Athletics scholarships may be renewed and the college or university must notify the student-athlete in writing by July 1 whether the athletics scholarship will be renewed for the next academic year. Individual colleges and universities have appeal policies for scholarships that are reduced or not renewed.

Athletically Related Financial Aid

Summary of Recruiting Rules—Divisions II and III

DIVISION II DIVISION III

Recruiting materials • You may receive brochures for camps, questionnaires, NCAA materials, and nonathletics recruiting publications at any time.

• A coach may begin sending you printed recruiting materials June 15 before your junior year in high school.

• You may receive printed materials any time.

Telephone calls • No limit on number of calls by college coach beginning June 15 before your junior year.


• No limit on number of calls or when they can be made by the college coach.


Off-campus contact • A college coach can have contact with you or your parents/legal guardians off the college’s campus beginning June 15 before your junior year.

• No limit on number of contacts off campus.

• A college coach may begin to have contact with you and your parents/legal guardians off the college’s campus after your junior year.

Unofficial visits • You may make an unlimited number of unofficial visits any time, except during a dead period.

• You may make an unlimited number of unofficial visits any time.

Official visits • You may make official visits starting June 15 before your junior year.


• You may make official visits starting the opening day of classes your senior year.

• You may make only one official visit per college and up to a maximum of five official visits to Division I colleges. There is no limit to official visits to Division III colleges.

• What do athletics scholarships cover? Divisions I and II athletics scholarships are awarded in a variety of amounts. Colleges and universities are permitted to provide a student-athlete with tuition and fees, room, board and required course-related books.

• Can student-athletes receive other, non-athletics financial aid? Yes. Thousands of student-athletes benefit from academic scholarships and need-based aid, such as federal Pell Grants. In addition, in Division I, there is money available from the NCAA’s own Student Assistance Fund. Sometimes student-athletes cannot accept certain types of aid because of NCAA amateurism or financial aid requirements. You must report all scholarships you receive to your college financial aid office. Student-athletes and parents with questions on additional financial aid should check with the athletics department of the college or university or the college or university’s financial aid office.

• Do many high school athletes earn athletics scholarships? No, very few in fact. According to recent statistics, about two percent of high school athletes are awarded athletics scholarships to compete in college. This small number means high school student-athletes and their parents need to have realistic expectations about receiving an athleteics scholarship to play sports in college. Academic, not athletics, achievement is the most reliable path to success in life.

SSC College Checklist

Freshman year • Take classes that challenge you to be creative in your thinking and in your approaches to

problem-solving. • Spend some time with your guidance counselor, discussing how your school and your goals

can best mesh. • Try out some activities both in school and in the community. Figure out what's fun,

rewarding, and a good fit your talents and interests. • Get the best grades you can. The difference between letter grades is often one big "E" — for

Effort. • Start a college folder with SSC Staff Members.

Sophomore year • Talk with your counselor about what you're doing to prepare for college in general and for

the particular institutions that stand out in your mind right now. • Make your mark in the extracurricular activities. Accept a club officership, lead a committee,

start a brand-new organization altogether. • Focus on your coursework, aiming for high grades in every class. • Get in as many AP and Honors classes as practical for your course load. • Research scholarship opportunities and get the jump on applying. • "Test drive" the PSAT in the fall. You can become familiar with the exam before your score

counts. • If you've finished any AP classes, take AP tests at the end of the school year. • If your family takes a summer vacation, stop in and visit some colleges along the way. • Southeast Soccer Club team attends college showcases. Look at the showcase sites to

determine which coaches are attending. • Southeast College folder starts filling up with information. • Communicate with SSC Coach and with parents to discuss a plan of action. • Develop resume and cover letter with SSC Coach • Look to attend a camp with a wide variety of college coaches on the staff.

Junior year (a biggie, academically)

• Setup visits to meet with college coaches during summer before your junior year. • Get serious with the college process. See your counselor early and often. • Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse. www.eligibilitycenter.org • Ask your guidance counselor to send an official transcript to the Eligibility Center after

completing your junior year. • Choose your senior year courses wisely, with your counselor's advice. • Take the PSAT for real, knowing that your score shows how ready you are for SAT I. • Line up your resources for SAT preparation. • Register to take the SAT I or the ACT for the first time during your 11th-grade second

semester. Consider taking twice in your junior year. • Check out some college applications, to get an idea of what'll be expected. • Spend some time with college representatives who visit your school or who hold introductory

sessions in the community. • Spend more time on the scholarship trail. • If your parents haven't initiated the conversation, start talking with them about how you'll

finance your college education. • Identify a few of your favorite teachers as possibilities when you're ready to ask for

references. • Make the most of your summer break by continuing to visit campuses and realizing that this

time next year, you'll be a few months away from your college freshman year.

• Continue to contact college coaches with updated cover letter and resume. • Continue to keep college coaches apprised of what tournaments and showcases you will be

attending. Thanksgiving and Memorial Day are big showcase weekends. Include your jersey number, times/sites of matches and typical playing time for games. Let your SSC coach know when college coaches will be watching.

• Have SSC coach contact college coaches of interest. • Go to watch a few college soccer matches locally to gauge level of play. • Determine if your top schools have recruiting ID camps or clinics to attend. Look to attend

these spring of your junior or summer before your senior year.

Senior year:

In the fall • Narrow your college choices to a handful and list out their application deadlines. • Determine if you have top choice and will apply Early Decision to that school. • Take SAT I and SAT II: Subject Tests. If you took exams before to get the hang of what was

expected, look forward to scoring better on this round — if you prepared. • Get going on your college essays. Never submit your work without having at least one other

person review it, preferably someone trained as an editor or educator. • Approach teachers about completing your Evaluation Forms and School Report. Make sure

you communicate a clear deadline for submission to each college. • Send in Early Action or Early Decision applications, you're interested in finding out sooner,

rather than later, whether you've been accepted at the colleges of your choice. • Setup overnight recruiting visits to schools of interest. • Maintain regular contact with schools of interest via email and phone. • Ask college coaches about roster sizes, preseason invites and level of interest. • Continue to meet with SSC coach about playing at the next level.

In the winter

• If you haven't already sent them in, now's the time to launch your applications! • Get your financial forms, including the famous FAFSA, in order and in the mail (also

available online). • Stay in touch with your counselor. He or she should submit a completed Mid-Year School

Report by the deadline, which usually falls in February. • Keeping tracking down scholarships. Check in with local civic and special interests groups,

businesses and industries near and far, and your parents' employers. • Visit overnight schools you could not fit into your fall schedule. • Continue to strength train. Continue playing!

In the spring • Be patient as colleges sort through hills and heaps of applications. You'll probably get the

news (hopefully, all good) in April. • If you're placed on a wait list, talk with your counselor about your next best move with that

particular college. • When you've heard back from every college, you have some deciding to do. Participate in

on-campus events for the incoming freshman class at any or all of the schools that extended an acceptance. Then, figure out where you really want to spend the next several years.

• Notify all the schools of your decision and send in your deposit to your top choice. • Continue to strength train. Continue playing! • After graduation, have your guidance counselor send your final transcript to the Eligibility

Center with proof of graduation.

Sources: <http://www.cliffsnotes.com/Section/id-305414,articleId-28141.html>.

Informative Websites

http://www.scholarshipstats.com/soccer.html http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future

http://www.varsityedge.com/

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