A Coaches Guide to Navigating the New NCA Navigating the NCAA Recruiting

Process: A Coaches Guide

Kim Durand Associate Athletic Director for Student Development

University of WashingtonWIAA Coaches School Express

March 9, 2013

Session Outline

• NCAA New Initial Eligibility Standards• Academic Preparation• Unofficial & Official Visits• Working with College Coaches• Additional Resources• Questions & Open Discussion

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Core Classes

Current Requirements:NCAA Division I - 16 core courses as follows:• 4 years of English• 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher)• 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (including 1 lab)• 1 year additional English/Math/Science• 2 years of Social Science• 4 years additional courses (E/M/S, foreign language,

comparative religion/philosophy)

• Sliding Scale (test score/core courses)

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Core Classes

• Effective August 2016 - impacts THIS YEAR’S FRESHMEN and beyond:

NCAA Division I - 16 core courses as follows:• 4 years of English• 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher)• 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (including 1 lab)• 1 year additional English/Math/Science• 2 years of Social Science• 4 years additional courses (E/M/S, foreign language,

comparative religion/philosophy)

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Core Classes

• TEN core courses MUST BE COMPLETED

BEFORE THE SEVENTH SEMESTER OF HIGH SCHOOL (7 of 10 in English/Math/Science)

• These 10 core classes are LOCKED IN and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements – Test Scores

• Division I uses sliding scale of test scores and core gpa. (see handout)

• ACT = Sum Score used

• SAT = Verbal/Math only

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for Aid/Practice ONLY

Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability to practice with the team if he/she fails to meet the 10 course requirement BUT would not be able to compete.

In addition, the student-athlete must meet the sliding scale for aid/practice.

NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for Competition

Beginning August 1, 2016, in order to beeligible for competition during the firstyear, a student-athlete must have metthe NEW sliding scale requirements in16 core courses with 10 completedbefore the seventh semester.

Coaches’ Involvement with Academics• Be educated on Admissions Standards & NCAA Initial Eligibility

Requirements.• Understand 16 core class requirements & the new NCAA sliding scale. • Know both academic eligibility and amateurism eligibility.• Be “hands on” in following up with your student-athletes regarding

academic progress each semester. • Emphasize Freshman – Senior progression.• Ask questions about the admissions process/deadlines.• Guard against Senioritis and “downward trends”.• Stress “best effort” EVERY time your student-athlete

takes the SAT/ACT.• Call any school’s academic or compliance department

if you have questions.

Unofficial & Official Recruiting Visits

• No Limit on Unofficial Visits. (own expense)• Maximum of 5 Official Visits. (school expense)• Most Student-Athletes Are Making Decisions

WITHOUT Taking Official Visits. • Assist Student/Parents With Preparation for Visit(s).

Compose Questions/Topics to Cover.• Debrief Following Visit(s).

Working With College Coaches

• Be Involved in H.S. Campus Visits.• Work with High School to ensure NCAA core

course list is updated. • Provide Transcripts & Film.• Don’t Hide Information. • Call Coaches if You Have a Legitimate

Prospect.

Resources

• NCAA Eligibility Center Information (www.eligibilitycenter.org)

• NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete (www.ncaa.org).

• UW and WSU Compliance/Academic Services Offices. (www.gohuskies.com) and (www.wsucougars.com)

Questions & Open Discussion