2017 CIS-AISA Institute in Africa:

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1 2017 CIS-AISA Institute in Africa: Advising Student Athletes Jordan England, University of California-Davis Stene Verhulst, Colorado State University Rebecca Zeigler Mano, Education Matters

2 Who is a Student Athlete? 2

3 Major Governing Bodies NCAA NAIA NJCAA Division I elite (900 members) Division II very competitive Division III merit scholarships only 350 member schools Smaller schools; fewer sports Entry requirements less strict Start with an associates degree Transfer to a 4 year institution

4 NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association 195,224 registered student athletes 5.89% international

5 NCAA

6 Eligibility Requirements NCAA 16 core courses within 4 years (10-13) Division I uses sliding scale Minimum GPA 2.3/4.0 NAIA Minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0 Minimum 18 on ACT / 860 on SAT Graduate in top half of class NJCAA No minimum passing SAT score Only 25% of scholarships can be given to international students

7 NCAA Eligibility Eligibility Center: Required items: Demographic information ACT or SAT scores Education history Official transcripts (including graduation date) Amateurism questionnaire Core Courses: English, math, science, social science required; Athletic resume Application fee: $85 U.S. / $135 international

8 NCAA Timeline 10th Grade Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center Maintain coursework progress Send official transcripts to Eligibility Center 11th Grade Sit for ACT or SAT (NCAA Eligibility Center code: 9999) Send official transcripts to Eligibility Center

9 NCAA Timeline 12th or 13th Grade Sit for ACT or SAT (NCAA Eligibility Center code: 9999) Request final amateurism certificate (on or after April 1st) Send official transcripts and proof of graduation to Eligibility Center

10 Amateurism Dos Save all documents (NCAA Eligibility Center code: 9999) Consult with NCAA institution coach or compliance officer regarding any benefits Don ts Sign for or accept benefits from an agent Accept payment from professional team in excess of expenses Accept prize money or training payments

11 National Letter of Intent Cannot sign before the initial signing date of chosen sport Must be 7 within seven days University must file letter within 14 days Intent is binding for one academic year

12 Scholarships Full: Tuition & fees Room & board Books Partial: % of Tuition & fees Length: One-year, renewable Not typically four year or guaranteed

13 Athletic Talent Identification Athletic department and coaches identify talent Scouting service providers must be NCAA approved for Basketball and Football and cannot guarantee placement.

14 Buyer Beware: Agents Online services vs in-person agents How long have they been an agent? Do they charge universities for their prospect information? If so, who is the client? Will they provide direct referrals to past clients? Do they offer any guarantees? How much do they charge? What do they do with your money? Will assist with univ transfers for no extra fee?

15 Verifying & Documenting Talent Creating Athletic CV Quantifiable Sports: Electronic Timing, Progression, Competition Level Non-Quantifiable Sports: Video Highlight Reels; Competition Level; Role in Team Academic Results

16 Contacting Coaches Things to consider Good-fit involves academics & athletics Research and reaching out to 40+ schools who are good fits Directly contacting university athletic coordinators and/or coaches with individualized cover letters; Don t Contact Coaches Before You Have Everything Ready!

17 Supporting Student Athletes Be realistic about opportunity & athletic ability based on sport and on student and school; Subscribe to NCAA newsletter and register as school on NCAA; visit site often Become familiar with Eligibility Center & timelines Watch for emerging sports Academic process separate from athletic process so student needs to be on top of both;

18 Online Resources /

19 Questions? 19

20 Extra Information 20

21 NCAA Division I Numbers Largest enrollment 12, % Largest budgets 26 Average enrolment Average number of sports Average number of students Participating in sports National Championships Diverse academic programs Participation 173, % Student athletes Member schools Receive some athletic aid Diverse sports Highest Profile

22 NCAA Division II Growth opportunities through academic achievement High-level competition Numbers 4, % 25 Average enrollment Average number of sports Average number of students Participating in sports National Championships Participation Community engagement 119, % Student athletes Member schools Receive some athletic aid

23 NCAA Division III Numbers Focus on academic success 2, % No athletic scholarship 28 Average enrollment Average number of sports Average number of students participating in sports National Championships Meaningful athletic Participation 180, % opportunities Student athletes Member schools Receive some academic scholarship or need-based aid

24 NCAA Registration

25 NCAA Eligibility Criteria Secondary school graduate Completion of years 9-12 in four years or less Completion of specific core courses Minimum GPA met in core courses (grades 11 & 12) Minimum score requirement met on SAT or ACT

26 NCAA Core Courses Academic, university preparatory courses Receive instruction at or above regular academic level Core Courses: English Math (algebra I or higher) Science (natural & physical) Social science Foreign language Comparative religion, or Philosophy Transcript Requirements: Earn diploma program Course titles, grades, credits awarded course credit that appears on official transcript

27 NCAA Non-Core Courses Numbers 2, % 28 Average enrollment Average number of sports Average number of students participating in sports National Championships Visual or performing arts Techology or IT (unless math-related) Physical education Business or accounting Participation Home economics 180, % Engineering Student athletes Member schools Receive some academic scholarship or need-based aid

28 NCAA Divisions I & II Division I: Sliding Scale GPA: 2.3+/4.0 (core courses, 11 & 12) SAT: 900 (EBRW + M) ACT: 75 (English + Math + Reading + Science) Division II: Current GPA: 2.0+/4.0 (core courses, 11 & 12) SAT: 820 (EBRW + M) ACT: 68 (English + Math + Reading + Science)

29 Walking On Definition: a sports player with no guaranteed spot on the team A coach can offer this opportunity as a tryout to a) potentially make the team and b) obtain sports scholarship moving forward Student must still meet NCAA eligibility criteria