1. Overall Recruiting process
Mark J. Dantuono
Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics
Rebecca S. Gottesman
Assistant Principal

2. Evaluate Future Options
Overall College Environment: geography, size, location and academic interests.
Level of athletic program: Division I, 1AA, 2, 3 or Junior College.
Finances: Full scholarship or partial scholarship, Financial Aid considerations, Grant and merit based money.
Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse

3. NCAA Clearinghouse Register at www.ncaa.org
Provide Transcript Release Form to HS Guidance Counselor.
Pay $65.00 Fee
Summer before Senior Year – request a final transcript to be sent to NCAA.
Communicate with your Guidance Counselor.

4. Where to Begin Need to have your games filmed
Who can film? Have a sibling, parent or friend of the family.
Request copies of games filmed by coaches(if available) – Not all sporting events are filmed.
If you feel that a specific event should be filmed by the school please contact us and we will do our best to provide that service.

5. Package the Material
Prepare a video that may contain a few highlights along with actual game footage specific to the sport you are hoping to pursue in college.
Student must contact the coach of the prospective college team via or phone call.
Student video should reflect what the specific college coach will be looking for.

6. What to send Athletic Resume Copy of unofficial Transcript
Cover Letter to Coach, include a thank you note.
The Video
Should include 2 half’s at least from 2 different opponents and a minimum of 10 clips.

7. Profile/Resume
Scholastic Information High School: GPA: PSAT: SAT/ACT Academic Awards/Honors: Club Team: Club Coach(es): Head Coach Name and Phone: Assist Coach Name and Phone: Club Uniform # Camps Attended: Tournaments Attended: Other Athletic Information Sports Played: list sport(s) and years played Awards Earned: Other Leadership and/or Community Service Activities: President – Senior Class Officer - Interact
Name: Position: Personal Information Parents Names: Player Phone Contact: Address: Player Contact: Birthdate: Height: ‘ “ Weight: lbs. Sport Information Experience : Started playing at age __. Played for XXX(#years) XXX(#years) Awards: Statistics: High School Team : Head Coach Name and Phone; Assist Coach Name and Phone: High school uniform # Athletic Awards/Honors: List by year and sport: 2012 Field Hockey All County 2011 Basketball All Conference

8. Preparing to be a Collegiate Athlete
Maintaining strength of academic program
Physical Training Year Round
Good Nutritional Habits
Making Healthy and Positive Decisions
Attending a Sport Specific Camps
College Showcases
Premier Leagues if available
Displaying Leadership

9. How to Promote yourself
Express your goals with your guidance counselor and coach.
Communicate with College Coaches.
Attend Sport Specific Camps.
Participate in College Showcases.
Visit and attend college informational settings.

10. Suggested discussion items when meeting with a college coach?
What separates you from other potential recruits? Describe versatility.
Are there specific positions you are looking to fill?
Describe examples of athletic leadership.
Inquire about the daily class and practice routine. Academic support?
Discuss scholarship and financial aid opportunities.

11. Suggested Resources
(Please review the brochure about the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete)
(detailed information about eligibility and the Clearinghouse procedures)