The Recruiting Process Coach Peluso

Control the Process You Need Your Questions Answered Questions to Ask Coaches: Does the school offer me the opportunity to explore several academic options? How many hours a day/week will the lacrosse program require? Will the Lacrosse program support my academic efforts with study hall and tutoring? How much does the school cost? What is the program’s style of play? How many players will be returning lettermen on the Lacrosse Team? What kind of scholarships (academic or other) are available to me? How effective is the school/academic program in job placement? How effective is the school/academic program in graduate school placement? What do you seem my future role with the program?

Control the Process You Need to ANSWER your own Questions Questions to Ask YOU: Academic reputation and rating of school? Does the school offer my major of choice? Will my parents be able to see me often and attend games? Do I think I would enjoy playing for the coach that recruited me? Do I feel comfortable with the campus and surrounding community? Do I feel comfortable with the size of the campus and the student body? How do I feel about the athletic facilities? Did the coach provide an informative and personalized campus visit? Did the coach/academic program address my specific needs during the recruiting process? Has the coach addressed my future role with the program and am I happy with this role? What do present/former students say about their college experience? Does my high school coach believe I can compete at this level? Is this a place where I would like to spend four years?

Drop The D’s D1 vs D3/D2 Your focus should be to attend the best college for the education and THEN you find the best athletic fit. ____________________________________________ D1 = 67 Programs (about 400 total athletic scholarships) D2 = 56 Programs (about 300 total athletic scholarships D3 = 215 Programs (0 total athletic scholarships) ________________________________________________________________ VERY TOUGH TO GET A LACROSSE SCHOLARSHIP!!

“Show Me the Money” Odds of any HS MLAX player landing ANY athletic scholarship is 0.88% Odds of any HS MLAX player landing ANY athletic scholarship is 0.88% Out of 170,000 players only 1500 will receive ANY athletic scholarship Out of 170,000 players only 1500 will receive ANY athletic scholarship 700 Scholarships available in all of lacrosse. 700 Scholarships available in all of lacrosse. Average Estimated Scholarship 23% of Tuition Average Estimated Scholarship 23% of Tuition “HIT THE BOOKS”

1. What is your A.P.L.? “Ability to that Level” 2. What is your A.B.R.L.? “Ability to Be that Level” “Be Realistic with you’re A.P.L.” “Be Realistic with you’re A.B.R.L.

What Colleges Look For? Grade Point Average/Class Rank SAT, Subject Tests, and ACT Scores Extracurricular Activities (Resume) Difficulty of Curriculum (Transcript) Recommendations Interviews Application essays Intangibles (Special Talent/Legacy…)

Campus Visits Utilize Travel Team Trips Important items to consider:  What Don’t You Like?  Quality of Facilities  Did you sit in a Class/Practice  Financial Consideration (Athletic/Academic Sponsorship)  What to Bring (Unofficial Transcript & Resume)

Narrowing the Field of Competition Web sites available Reach School – Medium/Likely – Safety  Contact Coaches (Your Dime on Your Time)  Contact Admissions Office

How to Generate Interest Promotion Letter Schedule Letter (When and Where Coach can watch you play) Athletic Profile Highlight Film (8 minutes or less, show all aspects of your game, highest level play) The more you cast… the greater the opportunity to land the “big” fish

When and What? Rising Freshman (Class of 2018) – GET READY!! Rising Sophomores (Class of 2017) 1.STUDY!! 2.Focus on about Schools (Academics, APL, Ranging from Reach-to-Reality) 3.Speak to HS Coach and Club coach about you’re A.P.L. 4.Prepare Resume and Video (Varsity game video or Club Video---Try to stay away from JV video) 5. Coaches (Link to video and Attach Resume) 6.Visit Campuses on your way to/from tournaments and vacations 7.Prepare for Standardize tests 8.Attend Clinics or Prospect events at the high end of your list 9.Get Started on your NCAA Clearing House Information/Profile Rising Juniors (Class of 2016) 1.Continue to STUDY!! 2.Narrow to about Schools (based on Academics, APL, and who has shown interest) 3.Again Speak to Coaches about you’re A.P.L. 4.Update Resume and Video (Varsity game video or Club Video---NO JV VIDEO) 5. Coaches about tournaments and events you are playing in. (Link to video and Attach Resume) 6.Visit more Campuses on your way to/from tournaments and vacations 7.Taking SAT or ACT or SAT II 8.Attend Clinics and Prospect Events. 9.Update your NCAA Clearing House Information/Profile -

When and What? Rising Seniors (Class of 2015) 1.Continue to STUDY!! (Senior Year COUNTS) 2.Narrow to about 3-5 Schools (based on Academics, APL, and who has shown MOST interest). 3.Update Resume and Video (Varsity game video or Club Video) 4. Coaches about tournaments and events you are playing in. (Link to update video and Attach Updated Resume) 5.Start planning your Official Visits 6.Re-Take SAT or ACT or SAT II (Can only improve your situation, it will NEVER hurt) 7.Update your NCAA Clearing House Information/Profile Always pick up the phone and call a coach!! 9.Ask direct Questions about how you fit in their program.

NCAA Eligibility Center Criteria – Division I & II – 16 Core Courses – Amateurism Certification Registration - When? List of Approved Core Courses SAT and ACT scores

“Use (the)Turnpike to help you drive your process” Coach Peluso The Goal!