The College Athletics Dream

“Overview”

Goals

• Introduce Basic Information about College Athletics.

• Provide an understanding of the importance of academics, character, and leadership in the process.

Why play in College•To continue playing sports.

•To earn financial aid for college.

•To open doors to more colleges.

•To continue your growth as a person.

Your Opportunities

AthleticsAcademics

Character

“Your” Opportunity

Interests

Academics

• Set a schedule that allows you to maximize your abilities and educational experience.

• Take courses that match the collegiate opportunity for which you are hoping to attain.

• Consider weighted courses if you can commit to the increased workload.

• Choose a Study Hall in season if necessary.

Character/Leadership

•2 Recommendations:

• Lead your team and within athletics at VCHS.

• Serve within your school and community.

•2 Questions:

• What will coaches/teachers say on your reference forms?

• What is your “fingerprint”?

Athletic Development

•Healthy Living:

• 8-10 hours of sleep

• Diet, exercise, church/community involvement

• Periods of “Seasonal” Rest

•Strength and Conditioning

•Club Sports?

•Playing Multiple Sports?

Understanding the System

NCAADivision 1

NCAADivision 1

Varied Academics

Elite Athletics

Athletic Scholarship Competition

Private and State Colleges

Varied Academics

Elite Athletics

Athletic Scholarship Competition

Private and State Colleges

NCAADivision 2

NCAADivision 2

Moderate Academics

Strong Athletics

Mixed Scholarship Opportunities

Mostly State Colleges

Moderate Academics

Strong Athletics

Mixed Scholarship Opportunities

Mostly State Colleges

NCAADivision 3

NCAADivision 3

Strong Academics

Open Athletics

Financial Aid through Leadership/Academic Grants

Mostly Private Colleges

Strong Academics

Open Athletics

Financial Aid through Leadership/Academic Grants

Mostly Private Colleges

NAIANAIA

Don’t Wait To Be Recruited

• Research:• Naviance

• College Websites

• College Fairs

• Visit Campuses

• College Visits to VCHS: Attend Info Sessions

• Create a Strategy:

• Develop guidelines that will help you navigate your unique experience.

Most Frequent Questions

•What are the NCAA rules?

•Should I use a recruiting agency?

•Should I specialize in 1 sport?

•What would be a good fit for me?

•Can I play college sports? DI?

•What if I don’t play much on my team?

•Where are the most opportunities?

•What is the time commitment?

Useful Resources•Websites:

• NCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.org

• NAIA: www.naia.org

• Naviance Family Connection

•Meeting with Coaches and Athletic Department.

•Meeting with Mr. Ellefsen or Counselor

•Summer “Monday Night Tutorials”

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