1. Welcome to the Red Flash Family! Summer Orientation & Academic Registration

2. Presenters: Bob Krimmel -Director of Athletics- Erika Renwick -Deputy Director of Athletics/SWA- John Krimmel -Associate Director of Athletics for Student- Athlete Academic Services-

3. Presenters: ( continued) Kevin Cavooris -Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance- Dasha Cherkasov -Associate Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services- Lauren Fearer -Assistant Director for Athletics Compliance-

4. SFU Announces Women’s Water Polo as 23 rd Sport!

5. Departmental Structure Bob Krimmel Women’s Basketball Erika Renwick Bowling, Softball, Men’s Volleyball, & Women’s Volleyball Jim Brazill Men’s Basketball, Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Men’s Tennis, & Women’s Tennis John Krimmel Field Hockey & Lacrosse Kevin Cavooris Men’s Soccer & Women’s Soccer AJ Anderson Men’s and Women’s Cross Country & Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field & Football Lauren Fearer Women’s Swimming & Women’s Water Polo

6. Spirit Groups Jim Brazill (Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Marketing, Promotions, and Athletics Communications) – Cheerleading – Dance Team – Marching Band – Pep Band

7. Sports Chaplains SPORTCHAPLAIN Men’s BasketballFather Joe Chancler, TOR Women’s BasketballMs. Loretta Johnson/Father Joe Lehman, TOR Women’s BowlingTBA CheerleadingMs. Vickie Soyka Men’s & Women’s Cross CountryFather Jonathan St. Andre, TOR Field HockeyBrother Marty Zatsick, TOR FootballMs. Lynne Banks Men’s GolfTBA Women’s GolfTBA LacrosseFather Chris Baumann, OSA Marching/Pep BandFather John Mark Klaus, TOR/ Ms. Monica Shedlock

8. Sports Chaplains (Continued) SPORTCHAPLAIN Men’s SoccerDr. Pedro Muino Women’s SoccerFather Joe Lehman, TOR SoftballFather Dan Sinisi, TOR Women’s SwimmingMs. Sandra Balough Men’s & Women’s TennisMs. Heather Meck Men’s & Women’s Track & FieldFather Jonathan St. Andre, TOR Men’s VolleyballFather Michael Tinker, TOR Women’s VolleyballMs. Lisa Georgiana

10. Faculty Athletic Mentors (FAMs) SPORTFACULTY ATHLETIC MENTOR Men’s BasketballJohn Miko Women’s BasketballPat Farabaugh Women’s BowlingJames Logue CheerleadingLoretta Johnson Men’s & Women’s Cross CountryArt Remillard Field HockeyPatricia Fitzgerald FootballRoxana Cazan Men’s GolfJanice Rummel Women’s GolfEd Zovinka LacrosseKelly Garanich Marching/Pep BandTBA

11. Faculty Athletic Mentors (FAMs) (Continued) SPORTFACULTY ATHLETIC MENTOR Men’s SoccerPedro Muino Women’s SoccerTeelyn Mauney SoftballPete Skoner Women’s SwimmingKirk Weixel Men’s TennisAngela Seidel Women’s TennisNorbert Youmbi Men’s & Women’s Track & FieldArt Remillard Men’s VolleyballMargaret Garcia Women’s VolleyballAriane Machin Women’s Water Polo (NEW!)TBA

12. “An Unbreakable Bond” Maurice Stokes & Jack Twyman

13. “Maurice was on his own,” Twyman told The New York Post in 2008. “Something had to be done and someone had to do it. I was the only one there, so I became that someone.”

14. Make it 33!! Overall Athletic Department GPA has been above a 3.0 for 33 consecutive semesters (16 ½ straight years)! Spring 2015 GPA: 3.250 Three-time recipient of the NEC Institutional Academic Award

15. www.SFUathletics.com www.NortheastConference.org NEC Front Row

16. www.atlantic10.com www.eivavolleyball.com

17. NCAA Initial Eligibility “What’s it all about?”

18. How to register?? Log onto www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org Select the “New Account” button at the top right of the screen. Complete the registration. There is a $60 registration fee for domestic students.

19. Qualifier vs. Nonqualifier Qualifier – Practice – Compete – Receive Athletic Aid Nonqualifier – during first year in residence, he/she… – Cannot Practice – Cannot Compete – Cannot Receive Athletic Aid

20. Core Course Requirements 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 year additional of English, Math, or Natural/Physical Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years of Additional Courses (from any area above, Foreign Language, and Philosophy) 16 Total *All courses must be on the NCAA’s list of approved courses for the respective high school.

21. Core-Course Completion “On Time” From the time you entered the ninth grade You have four (4) years or eight (8) semesters to complete the 16 core-course requirements If you don’t complete the 16 core-courses “on time” in eight semesters, core courses taken after the eighth semester will not be counted toward your NCAA academic eligibility requirements “On time” also means that if your high school graduation take place June 1 st, you must graduate June 1 st

22. SAT/ACT Test scores must be sent directly from testing agency to the eligibility center Eligibility Center Code: 9999

23. Amateurism My Sports – Answer questions honestly Log back in: Be sure to REQUEST FINAL AMATEURISM REVIEW!!! Amateurism Red Flags – Receiving money for participating in athletics – Receiving prize money above actual and necessary expenses – Receiving benefits from an agent or prospective agent – Agreeing to be represented by an agent – Participating in organized competition after your first opportunity to enroll in college

24. NCAA D-I Requirements In order to practice, compete, and receive institutional financial aid as a freshman you must… – Graduate from high school – Complete 16 core-courses in the required subject areas – Earn a minimum required GPA in those 16 cores courses – Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches the core-course GPA (refer to the “sliding scale” in the NCAA’s Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete)

25. Before Enrolling Full-Time @ SFU… Official final transcript with proof of graduation – Cannot be faxed NCAA Elig. Center Certification Processing P.O. Box 7136 Indianapolis, IN 46207-7136 317.223.0700 (International) 877.262.1492 (Domestic) www.eligibilitycenter.org Also remember…Request Final Amateurism Certification! Cannot report to pre-season camp without being “Final: Qualifier” in Academic Certification AND “Final: Certified” in the area of Amateurism Certification through the Eligibility Center

26. Continuing Eligibility After two (2) semesters… – Earn at least 6 credits from previous semester – 18 credits from Fall & Spring semesters – 24 credits from Fall, Spring, & Summer semesters Good Academic Standing 30 or fewer attempted credits: Cumulative GPA at or above a 1.800 31-59 attempted credits: Cumulative GPA at or above a 1.900 60 or more attempted credits: Cumulative GPA at or above a 2.000

28. Student-Athlete Development Center Team John Krimmel John Krimmel Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Academic Services Dasha Cherkasov Dasha Cherkasov Associate Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services TBA TBA Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Academic Services Nikki Snyder Nikki Snyder Graduate Assistant

29. Official Partners

30. Academic Support Constant Communication with Faculty Required Academic Meetings Progress Reports/Mid-Term Grades Study Table Drop/Add/Withdraw Deadlines Change of Major/Declaration of Double Major Student Assistance Team (SAT) Missed Classes for Travel

31. GEN 101: Freshman Student-Athlete Experience Instructors: John Krimmel, Dasha Cherkasov, and Nikki Snyder Credits: 1 (Graded)

32. Study Table Study Table Hours – Sunday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Study Table Requirements – All Freshmen: Both Semesters – Upperclassmen below a 2.500 cumulative GPA – Hours Required: 5 hours per week (Freshmen and Upperclassmen) – OASIS and SAGE Student-Athletes

33. Tutoring/Writing Center Stokes Tutoring Hours – Sunday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Monday – Thursday: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Friday & Saturday: CLOSED Writing Center Hours – TBD Main Tutoring Center and Writing Center located in the Library (2 nd Floor) Drop-in tutoring and individual tutoring

34. Progress Reports Progress Reports (Approx. Week 5) Mid-Term Grades Progress Reports (Approx. Week 10) Final Grades

35. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) What is SAAC? – The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee consists of appointed representatives from each athletic team. The committee meets regularly with athletic administrators to discuss issues concerning student-athletes. Its purpose is to serve as the link between the student-athletes and the Athletic Department administration. Committee members get involved in campus projects, community service, and fundraising.

36. SAAC Leadership President: Dani Gryckiewicz (Women’s Tennis) Co-Vice Presidents: Taylar Jaramillo (Women’s Golf) Hallie Rexer (Women’s Soccer) Finance Chair: Sara Dieterich (Women’s Swimming) Marketing Chair: Kacie Urian (Women’s Track & Field)

37. Student-Athlete Mentors (SAMs) What are SAMs? – SAMs serve as mentors to first-year Red Flash student-athletes. SAMs serve as role models in leadership, scholarship, and service; in addition to taking an active role in helping the student-athletes whom he or she is mentoring.

38. SAMs Leadership Anthony Abeid Football Taylar Jaramillo Women’s Golf Hannah Kutny Women’s Volleyball Kordel McInnis Football Hallie Rexer Women’s Soccer Katie Schaaf Lacrosse

40. Internship Program The Internship Program aims to provide students real-world experience working with Saint Francis University’s Department of Athletics and help them in their desired career paths. The goals of the internship program are… To introduce students to the different job opportunities that exist in college athletics. To educate students about the process of building a career. To assist students in preparing for life after college. To offer networking and professional development opportunities. Athletics Communications Compliance Facilities & Operations Marketing & Promotions Student-Athlete Development/Academic Services

41. @SFU_SAMs_SAAC@SFU_StuAthDevel@SFU_FlashFocus Red Flash Student-Athlete Development/Flash Focus Saint Francis University SAAC Saint Francis University SAMs

42. @sfu_sams_saac

43. School Datebooks Daily Planners – ALL student-athletes for the 2015-16 academic year will be supplied with a daily planner by the Student-Athlete Development Center to aid with time management skills.

44. Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) Dr. Maria Colmer (Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy) – The Faculty Athletics Representative can be contacted about any matters that deal with athletics and academics. As Chair of the AAB, the FAR leads the way in bringing student-athlete issues to the University Administration and community members, while also maintaining the Athletic Department's adherence to the University's academic policies. The AAB is a University-wide committee comprised of faculty, staff, and students representing various University constituencies. Student-athletes also have representation on the AAB. The AAB has subcommittees that monitor, evaluate, and address matters concerning gender equity, minority opportunities, student-athlete welfare, sportsmanship and ethical conduct, and academic integrity.

45. Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Site: www.sfuathletics.com/spmedwww.sfuathletics.com/spmed Staff Physical Examinations – Will be conducted by Team Physicians on Day one of pre-season camp or on scheduled day prior to start of practice/conditioning sessions Evaluation/Treatment – Performed by ATCs on campus; formal PT is available on campus (fee and insurance involved) @SFUSportsMed Follow Us on Twitter @SFUSportsMed

46. Sports Medicine ALL STUDENT ATHLETES MUST COMPLETE THE 2015-16 SFU DEMOGRAPHICS FORM! ALL FIRST YEAR STUDENT ATHLETES (FRESHMAN AND TRANSFERS): – On Day one your team will meet with your contact ATC and medical forms will be distributed and collected. PLEASE HAND DELIVER THEM TO YOUR CONTACT ATC, DO NOT MAIL THEM TO SFU! – You may download the following forms that are necessary prior to any athletic activity at Saint Francis University: 2015-16 SFU Demographics Form Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form Sickle Cell Trait Testing/Waiver Form HIPAA Consent Form YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITIES WITHOUT THESE COMPLETED FORMS!

47. Drug Testing Departmental NCAA – Year-round

48. Insurance Personal or Purchase through the university – Hulse/QM (Insurance Administrators) – You MUST have insurance to participate in intercollegiate athletics at Saint Francis University Athletics – Excess Policy – Deductible: $1,000

49. Team Travel Lodging Meals Transportation Miscellaneous

50. Red Flash Futures Contact: Jim Brazill (Senior Assoc. Dir. of Athletics for Marketing, Promotions, & Athletics Communications) 814-472-2785 Contact: Jim Brazill (Senior Assoc. Dir. of Athletics for Marketing, Promotions, & Athletics Communications) 814-472-2785

51. Stokes Club Purpose Membership Contact: Jim Brazill (Senior Assoc. Dir. of Athletics for Marketing, Promotions, & Athletics Communications) 814-472-2785 Contact: Jim Brazill (Senior Assoc. Dir. of Athletics for Marketing, Promotions, & Athletics Communications) 814-472-2785

52. Pre-Season Camps Cheerleading Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s) Field Hockey Football Marching Band Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Women’s Volleyball

53. Be Prepared! Student-Athletes Parents/Family