Presented by: Andrea Benna Assistant Director of Compliance for Eligibility and Recruiting University of Missouri.

Expectations of an NCAA Division I Student-athlete

Presented by:Andrea Benna

Assistant Director of Compliance for Eligibility and RecruitingUniversity of Missouri

Initial-Eligibility

Amateurism

Recruiting

Continuing Eligibility

Athletics Aid

Life as a Collegiate Student-Athlete

Overview

INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY

1. Graduation from high school

2. Minimum core grade point average

3. Minimum corresponding ACT or SAT score

4. Completion of 16 core courses

NCAA Bylaw 14.3.1.1

Four Parts of Initial-Eligibility

1. Recognized academic course that qualifies for graduation

◦ Falls into one of the following: English, Math, Natural/Physical Science, Social Science, Foreign Language, Non-doctrinal Religion/Philosophy

2. Considered college prepatory

◦ academically prepares a student to enter a 4 year college)

3. Math is completed at the level of Algebra 1 or higher

4. Taught by a qualified instructor

5. Taught at or above the regular academic level

NCAA Bylaw 14.3.1.2

Definition of a Core Course

1. Meets all requirements of a core course

2. Instructor and student have ongoing access to one another for purposes of teaching, evaluating, providing assistance

3. Instructor and student have regular interaction for purposes of teaching, evaluation, providing assistance

4. Completed work is available for review and evaluation

5. Course includes defined period for completion

6. Course is acceptable for any student and placed on the high school transcript

NCAA Bylaw 14.3.1.2.2

Nontraditional CoursesInternet, Distance Learning, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction, Correspondence,

et cetera

4 English

3 Mathematics

2 Natural or Physical Science

1 Additional English, Mathematics, or Natural or Physical Science

2 Social Science

4 Additional Core Courses (from any of the above subject areas or foreign language, philosophy, or non-doctrinal religion

NCAA Bylaw 14.3.1.1

Division I Core Course Requirements

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.1.2

Division I Initial-Eligibility Index Excerpt

Core GPA SAT ACT(Sum Score)

3.550 400 37

3.000 620 52

2.750 720 59

2.500 820 68

2.250 920 77

2.000 1010 86

Use of nonstandard ACT and/or SAT test (NCAA Bylaw 14.3.1.3.2)

Use of courses completed after high school graduation (NCAA Bylaw 14.3.1.2.5)

Use of courses designed specifically for students with disabilities

Accommodations for Students with Diagnosed Education Impacting Disabilities

Freshman Year

◦ Carefully (and strategically!) choose courses◦ Approved course lists can be found at

eligibilitycenter.org under the Resources tab

Junior Year

◦ Take ACT/SAT and report score to the Eligibility Center (Code: 9999)

◦ All ACT/SAT must be sent directly to the Eligibility Center from the testing agency (NCAA Bylaw 14.3.1.3.4)

How to Prepare for Qualifier Status

After Junior Year

◦ Register with the Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org ($65)◦ Submit an official 6th semester transcript to the Eligibility Center

Senior Year

◦ Course selection is critical!!◦ Retake ACT/SAT, if necessary, and submit score to the Eligibility Center

After Senior Year

◦ Submit final official transcript with proof of graduation to the Eligibility Center

How to Prepare for Qualifier Status

Once the Eligibility Center has received an official transcript, a revised transcript will not be immediately accepted

The Eligibility Center may require additional supporting documentation before accepting transcript changes

An initial-eligibility waiver may be required in instances of an altered final transcript

Transcript Accuracy is Key

NCAA Working Group on Initial Eligibility Trends

Does it include the pre-collegiate environment?

◦ The NCAA has the right to establish initial eligibility standards, verify core courses and validate the institutions they attend.

◦ In June 2006, 15 schools were invalidated. In March 2007, 4 more schools were invalidated and 200 more schools are expected to be placed under review.

◦ Even if a school is not invalidated, individual student-athlete’s academic record could be invalidated based on an individual review.

What is the NCAA’s Jurisdiction?

A prospect must complete core-curriculum requirements not later than the high school graduation date of his or her high school class

◦ Anticipated graduation date is determined the prospect’s 9th grade enrollment

Exception: a prospect who graduates on time with his or her high school class may use 1 core course completed in the year following graduation

NCAA Bylaws 14.3.1.2.1 and 14.3.1.2.1.1

Core-Curriculum Time Limitation

A prospect with a diagnosed education impacting disability who graduates on time with his or her class may use up to 3 core courses completed during the year after graduation

NCAA Bylaw 14.3.1.2.1.2

Exception for Prospect’s with Education Impacting Disabilities

Amateurism

Amateurism: student-athletes shall be amateurs in an intercollegiate sport, and their participation should be motivated primarily by education and by the physical, mental and social benefits to be derived. Student participation in intercollegiate athletics is an avocation, and student-athletes should be protected from exploitation by professional and commercial enterprises

NCAA Bylaw 2.9

Professional Athlete: an athlete who receives any kind of payment, directly or indirectly, for athletics participation

NCAA Bylaw 12.02.3

Definitions

All student-athletes entering a Division I or Division II institution must complete the amateurism certification process

Both domestic and international prospects must complete an amateurism questionnaire after registering with the Eligibility Center

◦ Amateurism status is determined by the responses provided by the prospect

Amateurism Certification

Contracts with professional team

Salary for participating in athletics

Prize money above actual and necessary expenses

Play with professionals

Education expenses from individual or entity other than a parent

Preferential treatment based on athletics participation or reputation

Tryouts, practice, or competition with a professional team

Benefits from an agent or prospective agent

Agreement to be represented by an agent

Organized competition rule

What Type of Questions Will be Asked?

Students will complete an online questionnaire about their athletics history through the Eligibility Center

Sport-Specific

Included in the Eligibility Center registration fee

Elite athletes will be reviewed automatically by the NCAA staff.

General Information

Recruiting

Contact: any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or prospect’s relative or legal guardian and an institutional staff member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of greetings.

NCAA Bylaw 13.02.3 Evaluation: any off-campus activity designed to assess the

academic qualifications or athletics ability of a prospect.

NCAA Bylaw 13.02.6

Telephone calls: all electronically transmitted human voice exchange.

NCAA Bylaw 13.02.14

Recruiting Definitions

Official Visit: an official visit to a member institution by a prospective student-athlete is a visit financed in whole or in part by the member institution.

NCAA Bylaw 13.02.15.1

Unofficial Visit: an unofficial visit to a member institution by a prospective student-athlete is a visit made at the prospective student-athlete’s own expense.

NCAA Bylaw 13.02.15.2

Recruiting Definitions Continued

Recruiting Materials/E-Mails: September 1st of junior year

NCAA Bylaw 13.4.1

Telephone Calls: 1 call between April 15th - May 31st during junior year and 1 per week starting September 1st of senior year, unlimited calls during contact periods

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.3.1.1

Off-Campus Contact: 6 in-person, off-campus contacts during senior year, starting the last Sunday following the last Saturday in November

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.6.2

Evaluations: 3 total-1 in fall and 2 from April 15th-May 31st

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.8.4

Football Recruiting

Recruiting Materials/E-mails: June 15th following sophomore year

NCAA Bylaw 13.4.1

Telephone Calls: 1 per month beginning June 15th following sophomore year and 2 per week after August 1 of senior year, unlimited during contact period

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.3.1.2

Off-Campus Contact: 3 in-person, off-campus contacts during senior year

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.6.3

Evaluations: 7 recruiting opportunities (i.e. contacts and evaluations)

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.8.5

Men’s Basketball

Recruiting Materials/E-Mails: September 1st of junior year

NCAA Bylaw 13.4.1

Telephone Calls: 1 call during April and 1 call during May following junior year, 1 call June 1st-June 20th and 1 call June 21st-June 30th following junior year, 3 calls during July following junior year, 1 call per week thereafter, unlimited during contact period

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.3.1.3

Off-Campus Contact:3 in-person, off-campus contacts during senior year, starting September of senior year

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.6.4

Evaluations: 5 recruiting opportunities (i.e. contacts and evaluations)

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.8.5

Women’s Basketball

Recruiting Materials/E-Mails: September 1st of junior year

NCAA Bylaw 13.4.1

Telephone Calls: 1 per week following July 1st of junior year◦ Baseball, Cross Country/Track, Softball, Volleyball: unlimited calls during contact period

NCAA Bylaws 13.1.3.1 and 13.1.3.1.1

Off-Campus Contact: July 1st following junior year, July 15th for gymnastics, no more than 3 during senior year

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.6.1

Evaluations: 7 recruiting opportunity (i.e. contacts and evaluations)

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.6.1

All Other Sports

Prospect pays all expenses

Institution may provide three complimentary admissions to an on-campus athletics event

Prospect may take an unofficial visit at any time (except during a dead period or in basketball during the month of July)

Prospect may make as many unofficial visits as he/she wishes

NCAA Bylaws 13.7.1, 13.7.1.1, 13.7.1.2, and 13.7.2.1

Unofficial Visits

Institution finances all or part of the visit

Maximum of 5 visits per prospect

One visit per school

Maximum 48 hours in length

Academic requirements for visit:

◦ Test score (SAT, ACT, PLAN, PSAT)◦ HS or College Transcript◦ Must register with the Eligibility Center and be placed on the institution’s

IRL

NCAA Bylaws 13.6.2.1, 13.6.2.2, 13.6.3, and 13.6.4.1

Official Visits

Binding one-year agreement

Prospect must attend that institution for one year

Institution must offer athletics aid to the prospect in conjunction with the NLI (financial aid agreement)

Athletics aid is for one year only, renewed on a year-to year basis

If you break this contract, the basic penalty is to sit out of competition for a year and lose a year of eligibility.

National Letter of Intent

No limit on contacts or evaluations

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.6.8

Coaches still may not visit the high school more than once per week in the sports of football and men’s basketball

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.6.8.2 Coaches may not contact your on- or off-campus during dead period

NCAA Bylaws 13.1.6.8, 13.1.6.8.1, and 13.1.6.8.2

Unlimited telephone calls

NCAA Bylaw 13.1.3.3.3 Unlimited text messages and other forms of electronic communication

NCAA Bylaw 13.4.1.2.1

Practice/Competition site restrictions remain

NCAA Bylaws 13.1.6.8, 13.1.6.8.1, and 13.1.6.8.2

Post-NLI Signing

NCAA Eligibility Center◦ Toll Free: 877/262-1492◦ International Callers: 317/223-0700◦ Fax: 317/968-5100◦ http://eligibilitycenter.org

NCAA National Office◦ 317/917-6222◦ Hotline: 800/638-3731◦ Fax: 317/917-6622◦ www.ncaa.org

College Bound Student-Athlete Guide◦ http://www.ncaapublications.com/p-3950-2010-2011-guid

e-for-the-college-bound-student-athlete-due-late-summer-2010.aspx

Important Telephone Numbers and Websites

Continuing Eligibility

6 hours a semester

18 degree applicable hours during the academic year

24 hours prior to 3rd semester

40/60/80 rule for 5th, 7th, and 9th semesters

Term-by-term GPA requirements (1.8, 1.9, 2.0)

GOAL: to graduate in 5 years

What It Takes to Stay Eligible

Summer athletics aid to incoming student-athletes

Athletics aid is awarded on a year-by-year basis

Aid Limit: no more than 5 years of aid in a 6 year period

“Equivalency” versus “Head Count” (i.e., full-ride)

Outside aid based on athletics may count towards the student-athlete’s and sport limitation

Institutional (non-athletics) aid may necessitate a reduction in athletics aid

Athletics Aid

Practice Requirements (20/8)

Academic Support Services

Community Service

Life Skills Programming

Social Conduct

Year Round Drug Testing

Life as a Student-Athlete