College Athlete Session

Harvard Summer Institute

June 2015

Who Are the Players?Student-athlete

Parents

Coaches

Counselors

What Should You Be Doing?

Communicate

Take charge of your goals

Be realistic

Academics: Always the First Priority

Check out the academic “fit” Meet with your counselor/college counselor

Check out the athletic “fit” Meet with your coach

Check out the rest Size, location, student body, major or academic

interests

NCAA Eligibility Center

Student-athletes who are Division I, II bound must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org

Student-athletes must complete the amateurism questions and pay the registration fee during the junior year

Test scores and transcripts must be sent directly from the testing agency to the NCAA Eligibility Center

Glenbrook College Athlete Books

List of NCAA approved GBS/ GBN core courses

Sample letters/ resumes for the student-athlete

Athletic association websites and resources

Athletic Admissions at the University of Michigan

Athletic department and admissions office in constant communication

Discuss eligibility

Review “blue-chip” athletes

Use university academic requirements borderline to university standards, not NCAA

University of Michigan Athletic Admissions

Coaches may appeal admission decision, but with approval from the Athletic Director and athletic liaison

Director of Admissions makes the final decision

Drawbacks to Selective Division I Programs

Student may not be ready to deal with the pressure of college sports (academic, media, athletic)

More promises of admission/ scholarship are sometimes made than can be fulfilled

Stress can often disrupt the high school senior year experience

Drawbacks…

Selective colleges are becoming more selective

Competition for “blue chip” athletes will occasionally pressure admissions to accept academically weak students

Strong programs can mean less initial playing time

Advising the Potential Student Athlete

Make sure students are aware of eligibility rules

Encourage unofficial campus visits

Showcase campus life and academic factors

What are the Pressures on the Director to Admit Athletes?

Saying “No”

Being responsible to the university, along with making sure that it is the right fit for the student

Being accountable to alumni, coaches and students who often blame admissions for weak athletic teams

Can We Talk?

Emphasize the communication between the student-athlete, counselor and coach

Send transcripts to colleges so there is no delay in getting information even before the application