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 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