The Road to NCAA Athletics Liz Biggerstaff Assistant AD for Compliance WINGATE UNIVERSITY.

The Road toThe Road to NCAANCAA AthleticsAthletics

Liz BiggerstaffLiz BiggerstaffAssistant AD for Compliance

WINGATE UNIVERSITYWINGATE UNIVERSITY

I. Recruiting ProcessI. Recruiting Process

1) Getting NoticedA. HS participation vs. Club participation

If available club more beneficial b/c more visible and better competition but should not replace high school

B. Camps A way for coaches at a university to evaluate you

C. Recruiting services Cannot do anything you cannot do for yourself

D. Marketing yourself Contact coaches and send video Visit campuses and meet with coach Athletic resume

I. Recruiting Process Cont’dI. Recruiting Process Cont’d

2) Contacts and EvaluationsA. Typically a coach will evaluate the PSA’s talent first

B. Following the evaluation, contact could occur Contact through written correspondence: Permissible after June 15 of PSA’s junior

year Contact by phone: Permissible after June 15 prior to PSA’s junior year In person, off campus contact: Permissible after June 15 prior to PSA’s junior year Contact , on campus, initiated by PSA at PSA’s expense has no time frame All recruiting activities dictated by NCAA recruiting calendar Above dates are Division II specific

I. Recruiting Process Cont’dI. Recruiting Process Cont’d

3) Official Visits vs. Unofficial VisitsA. Paid/Unpaid

Official visit paid for by institution Unofficial paid for by PSA

B. Unlimited Now unlimited official s and unofficials

C. Time Frame Official visit can last no longer than

48 hours Official visit cannot occur until first day of

PSA’s senior year in HS

Unofficial visit can occur as early as desired

I. Recruiting Process Cont’dI. Recruiting Process Cont’d4) Scholarship Offers/National Letter of

IntentA. What purpose does the NLI serve?

Binds a student-athlete to an institution Binds an institution to a student-athlete

B. When is the NLI satisfied? After one year of attendance to the institution

C. Penalty for not satisfying the NLI May not represent another institution that participates in the NLI

program until you have spent one full year there as a full time student In addition you lose one season of eligibility (Waiver is Possible)

D. Benefits of signing the NLI Reduce and limit recruiting pressures (Recruiting Ban) Institution required to provide athletics aid

II. Becoming EligibleII. Becoming Eligible

1) What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?

“A portion of the NCAA that works to determine a student’s eligibility for athletics participation in his or her first year of

college.”

II. Becoming Eligible Cont’dII. Becoming Eligible Cont’d2) What does the Eligibility Center do?

A. Certifies academic eligibility

B. Certifies a Student-Athlete’s amateurism status

II. Becoming Eligible Cont’dII. Becoming Eligible Cont’d

3) Who registers with the Eligibility Center?A. Everyone!

Anyone that thinks they may participate in

Division I or II athletics

B. Exception Division III prospective

student-athletes do not have to register

II. Becoming Eligible Cont’dII. Becoming Eligible Cont’d

4) How do I register with the Eligibility Center?

A. www.eligibilitycenter.orgB. Follow the directions!C. $65 fee for domestic students, $95 for

international students

II. Becoming Eligible Cont’dII. Becoming Eligible Cont’d

5) When should I register?A. Beginning of Jr. year in HS

B. Update regularly

C. Send HS transcripts after 6 semesters These must come from your guidance counselor’s

office Possible to receive early certification

1000 between critical reading and math Or ACT sum score of 85 and 3.0 in 12 core courses after 6 semesters

II. Becoming Eligible Cont’dII. Becoming Eligible Cont’d

6) What are the academic requirements that must be met to be certified as academically eligible by the NCAA Eligibility Center?

A. Division I

B. Division II

II. Becoming Eligible Cont’dII. Becoming Eligible Cont’d

7) Division I Initial Eligibility Requirements

Graduate from HS 16 Core Courses 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 years of Natural or Physical Science (including 1 year of lab) 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) Earn a Minimum Required GPA in Core Courses Earn a Combined SAT or ACT Sum Score

II. Becoming Eligible Cont’dII. Becoming Eligible Cont’dCore GPA SAT ACT

3.550 and above 400 373.525 410 383.500 420 393.475 430 403.450 440 413.425 450 413.400 460 423.375 470 423.350 480 433.325 490 443.300 500 443.275 510 453.250 520 46

Core GPA SAT ACT2.300 900 752.275 910 762.250 920 772.225 930 782.200 940 792.175 950 802.150 960 802.125 960 812.100 970 822.075 980 832.050 990 842.025 1000 852.000 1010 86

II. Becoming Eligible Cont’dII. Becoming Eligible Cont’d

8) Division II Initial Eligibility Requirements

Graduate from HS Complete 14 Core Courses 3 years of English 2 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 years of Natural or Physical Science (including 1 year of lab) 2 years of English, Math or Physical or Natural Science 2 years of Social Science 3 years of extra core courses (from any category above or foreign language,

nondoctrinal religion or philosophy) Earn a 2.0 GPA or Better in Core Courses Earn a Combined SAT of 820 or ACT Sum Score of 68 Note: Those entering F2013 16 core courses will be required

III. Helpful ResourcesIII. Helpful Resources1) Guide for the College Bound SA

Can be accessed on the NCAA Eligibility Center website

2) Wingate University PSA Website www.wingatebulldogs.com

Wingate Compliance on left hand side to Prospective Student-Athletes

Questions?Questions?