Kim Durand Associate Athletic Director for Student Development University of Washington

1. 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 Washington WIAA Coaches School Express March 9, 2013

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

3. 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)

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. NEW NCAA Initial Eligibility Requirements Eligibility for Competition Beginning August 1, 2016, in order to be eligible for competition during the first year, a student-athlete must have met the NEW sliding scale requirements in 16 core courses with 10 completed before the seventh semester.

9. 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.

10. 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).

11. 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.

12. 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)

13. Questions & Open Discussion