1. NCAA College Recruiting

2. 4 Leaf Philosophy Develop Team Players Build Skill and Ability
Establish Relationships Between Coaches and
Players
Individual Growth and Development
Prepare Players for the Next Level
Be a Resource and Provide Support for Players Who
Need Guidance During the Recruiting Process (75%
ownership on athlete when it comes to recruiting,
25% ownership from 4 Leaf staff)
Pass on Our Love for the Game!

3. So You Want to Play College Sports? Here’s some helpful information

4. So Who are You Competing With? High School Lacrosse Program Growth
Boys Girls
Northeast
East
South
Midwest
West
Totals:

5. Reverse Funnel Effect Less Opportunities at Collegiate Level
Only the Absolute Best Players Move On
Does Your Son Make an Impact on His High
School or Club Team?
Be Realistic Throughout the Process
Find the Right Fit for Your Son and Family

8. Contents Terms to Know Recruiting Contact Timeline # of NCAA Programs
National Letter of Intent
Verbal Commitment
Getting Started
The Process
Making the Decision
Recruiting Check list

9. Terms to Know
Contact - Occurs anytime a college coach says more than “hello” during a face-to-face contact with at college bound student-athlete (or their parents) off the college campus
Contact Period - During a contact period a college coach may have face-to-face contact with college-bound student-athletes or their parents, watch student-athletes compete and visit their high schools, and write or telephone student-athletes or their parents.

10. Terms to Know
Evaluation - An evaluation is any off-campus activity designed to assess the academic qualifications or athletics ability of a prospective student-athlete, including any visit to a prospective student-athlete’s educational institution (during which no contact occurs) or the observation of a prospective student-athlete participating in any practice or competition at any site.
Official vs Unofficial Visits
Unofficial - An unofficial visit to a member institution by a prospective student-athlete is a visit made at the prospective student-athlete’s own expense
Official - An official visit to a member institution by a prospective student-athlete is a visit financed in whole or in part by the member institution

11. Recruit Contact Timeline
Method
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior year
Recruiting Materials
Student-athletes can receive general brochures for camps and questionnaire
Student-athletes can receive recruiting materials starting Sept. 1.
Student-athletes can receive recruiting materials
Allowed evaluation/contact 7 times throughout year
Telephone Calls
Student-athletes can call coaches at their own expense
Coach cannot call
Student-athletes can call coach
Starting July 1 at completion of Junior Year the coach can call 1x per week
Student-athlete can call coach
Coach may call athlete 1x per week starting Aug. 1.
Unlimited calls after you sign NLI or you deposit or receive letter of acceptance
Off-Campus Contact
None
Allowed after July 1
Permitted 3x throughout SR year
Official visits
Allowed after January 1.
Allowed 1st day of Sr year.
Only 1 Official visit per college and up to 5 colleges in DI
Unofficial Visits
Unlimited
Division I

12. Recruit Contact Timeline
Method
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior year
Recruiting Materials
You may receive general printed materials any time
A coach may begin sending you printed recruiting materials June 15th before Junior Year
Student-athletes can receive recruiting materials
Allowed eval/contact 7 times throughout year
Telephone Calls
You may make calls to coaches at your own expense
No limit on calls by college coaches beginning June 15th before Junior Year
Student-athlete can call coach
Coach may call athlete 1x per week starting Aug. 1.
Off-Campus Contact
A coach can have contact with you or parents off campus beginning June 15th before Junior Year
Nom limit
Permitted 3x throughout SR year
Official visits
Allowed after January 1.
Allowed 1st day of Sr year.
Only 1 Official visit per college and up to 5 colleges in DI
Unofficial Visits
You may have unlimited visits
Unlimited
Division II

13. Recruit Contact Timeline
Method
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior year
Recruiting Materials
You may receive general printed materials any time
Student-athletes can receive recruiting materials
Allowed eval/contact 7 times throughout year
Telephone Calls
You may make calls to coaches at your own expense
No limit on calls by college coaches (Usually starts Junior Year)
Student-athlete can call coach
Coach may call athlete 1x per week starting Aug. 1.
Off-Campus Contact
College coaches can’t make face-to-face contact until after sophomore year
A coach can have contact with you or parents off campus after Junior Year
No limit
Permitted 3x throughout SR year
Official visits
Allowed after January 1.
Only 1 Official visit per college.
Unofficial Visits
You may have unlimited visits
Unlimited
Division III

14. Number of Collegiate Lacrosse Programs Nationwide
Options:
Number of Collegiate Lacrosse Programs Nationwide
Men Women
Div I
Div II
Div III
Jr College
Totals

15. National Letter of Intent
The NLI is a voluntary program with regard to both institutions and student-athletes. No prospective student-athlete or parent is required to sign the NLI and no institution is required to join the program.
The NLI is a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an NLI member institution.
A prospective student-athlete agrees to attend the institution full-time for one academic year (two semesters or three quarters).
The institution agrees to provide athletics financial aid for one academic year (two semesters or three quarters).
The penalty for not fulfilling the NLI agreement:
A student-athlete has to serve one year in residence (full-time, two semesters or three quarters) at the next NLI member institution and lose one season of competition in all sports.
*An important provision of the NLI program is a recruiting prohibition applied after a prospective student-athlete signs the NLI. This prohibition requires member institutions to cease recruitment of a prospective student-athlete once an NLI is signed with another institution.

16. Verbal Commitment
A college-bound student-athlete can announce a verbal commitment at any time. While verbal commitments have become very popular for both college-bound student-athletes and coaches, this "commitment" is NOT binding on either the college-bound student-athlete or the college or university. Only the signing of the National Letter of Intent accompanied by a financial aid agreement is binding on both parties.

17. Getting Started
Feedback from high school/club coach about what level they think you can play at
Reach out to the college coaches to let them know of interest
Get onto recruiting websites if it’s possible
Have your current GPA and SAT/Test scores readily available
Go through NCAA Clearinghouse for Division I & II
Identify that you want to go to college & the reasons why
Identify what majors you would be interested in
Make sure you have the grades to get into colleges you are interested in
The higher your GPA the more academic money you receive
Research which schools offer your intended major
Create a wish list
Size – Small or Big
Urban, Suburban or Rural
Close to home or Far away
Culture
Coach style

18. The Process Respond to any coach who expresses interest
Reach out to coaches via or letter
Be sure to ask the right questions
Do your research before responding or contacting coach
Determine your level of interest
If you like what you hear and the school meets most of your wish list then set up a visit
If you decide you are not really interested then please be respectful and let the coach know
Official visits
January 1st of Junior Year
One Per Institution
Meals and Lodging/travel
Unofficial visits
As many as you want
Visit any time

19. Making the Decision Weigh out the Pros and Cons of Each visit
Could your picture yourself at school even if you didn’t play sport?
Did you get along with the people on the team?
Did you like any of the faculty/staff that you met?
Does the school offer enough campus activities and clubs for you?
Does the Program seem like it would provide you the opportunity to play and improve?
Narrow Down your Top Five
Bottom line cost for each school
Athletic Scholarship availability – none in DIII
Money is based on financial need, so look at total family contribution on your FAFSA
Outside scholarships also available

20. Prospective Student-Athlete Check List – Every Year
Academics
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (including senior year! First semester senior year grades are critical)
Take honors or AP courses if possible
Meet with your High School guidance counselor and inform them of your goal to play an NCAA sport. Review your course curriculum and make sure it matches with the NCAA approved core courses.
Seek help from a teacher or tutor if you are struggling in subject area.
Athletic Competition
Ask an objective qualified third party (such as high school or club coach) for honest feedback about your strengths and weaknesses.
Demonstrate good sportsmanship after every contest/game and, win or lose, shake hands with all opposing coaches, players and officials. Look them in the eye and say “good game”. Opposing coaches will remember you and you never know who they know. A college coach may also be present at a game!
Recruiting
Do a spot check on your social media and any social networking sites. Make sure you always appear mature and there is no inappropriate information on display.
Steer clear of situations that could jeopardize your goals. Make responsible choices.
Be proactive with your own recruiting.

21. So How Will 4 Leaf Help? Provide guidance throughout the process
Communicate with college coaches
Assist in highlight video creation
Improve your skills as a player (clinics, practices, tournaments)
Deliver tools like this presentation
Exposure to college coaches (tournaments and prospect camps)
Help Access Recruiting Platform
sportsrecruits.com

22. Questions Contact: Bill Cosentino - bcosentino@4leaflax.org
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