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Ravenna Athletics' 2.3 Program Jim Lunardi Steve Hustack Athletic Director Physical Education/Coach Ravenna High School Brown Middle School jim.lunardi@ravennaschools.us steven.hustack@ravennaschools.us

Topics 2.3 will highlight

• NCAA 3 Divisions
• Initial Academic Eligibility
• When to start planning
• Academic resources within athletics
• Choosing a major
• Strengths and weaknesses

Division I/II/III

Division I Division II Division III

• 346 Active Members
• Athletic scholarships
• Eligibility Standards
• Large athletic budgets and funding
• High number of undergrad

enrollment

• Competition attendance

requirements

• Kent State University (FBS)
• Clemson University (FBS)
• Youngstown State (FCS)
• Xavier University (FCS, No

Football)

• 307 Active Members
• Athletic scholarships
• Eligibility Standards
• Academic & athletic balances

emphasized (College Experience)

• Not as large of donor/funding

base

• Generally, <7,000 undergrad
• No competition attendance

requirements

• Ashland University
• Slippery Rock University
• Malone University
• 439 Active Members
• NO Athletic scholarships
• NO NCAA Eligibility Standards
• Major focus on academics
• Small funding/budget
• Generally small undergrad

enrollment

• No competition attendance

requirements.

• Johns Hopkins University
• Case Western Reserve College
• Capital University

What is the Eligibility Center?

• Formerly known as the Clearinghouse, it is department within NCAA responsible

for determining eligibility

• Evaluates academic record for first year (freshman) Div. I and Div. II eligibility
• All high school students who plan to participate in college athletics must register for

an account

• www.eligibilitycenter.org
• You are responsible for submitting necessary transcript and test score information
• r contacting your high school administrator to submit transcript information

Division I- Eligibility

• Three sub-sections of Division I – Same eligibility requirements
• Div. I Bowl Subdivision
• Div. I Championship Subdivision
• Div. I Championship Subdivision w/out Football
• Graduate from high school;
• Earn a minimum 2.3 core GPA in 16 core courses;
• 10 core courses must be complete prior to senior year (10 by 7)
• 7 of 10 must be in English, Math or Science courses
• Earn combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches GPA sliding scale.

Division I- Core Courses

Division I Core Course Requirements

■ 4 years of English ■ 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) ■ 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) ■ 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science ■ 2 years of social science ■ 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language

• r comparative religion/philosophy)

• Div. I- Core GPA and Test Score Sliding

Scale

■ For SAT, only critical reading and math scores are used to determine eligibility. ■ For ACT, only the sum of English, math, reading and science scores to determine eligibility. ■ “Super scores” are used - the highest score in each category, no matter how many attempts.

2016 Div. I Eligibility Standards

• As of August 1, 2016, you must earn at least a 2.300 GPA in NCAA core courses to

be immediately eligible in your first year of college.

• Incoming student-athletes must present a grade-point average that

predicts academic success at the collegiate level

• Status:
• Final Qualifier- May practice, compete and receive aid during first year.
• Academic Redshirt- May practice and receive aid in first term, but cannot

compete during first year.

• Nonqualifier- Cannot practice, compete or receive aid during first year of

enrollment.

Division II- Eligibility

• Before August 2018
• Graduate from high school;
• Earn a minimum 2.00 core GPA in 16 core courses;
• Earn a minimum 820 SAT or 68 ACT sum score.
• On/After August 2018
• Graduate from high school
• Earn a minimum 2.20 core GPA in 16 core courses;
• Earn combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches GPA sliding scale.

Division II- Core Courses

Division I Core Course Requirements

■ 3 years of English ■ 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) ■ 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) ■ 3 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science ■ 2 years of social science ■ 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language

• r comparative religion/philosophy)

Division III- Eligibility

• Division III colleges & universities traditionally have much more

rigorous admission standards;

• NCAA stance; If you can get in, you can compete.
• Maintain “good academic standing”

Freshman & Sophomore Year

• Start planning now! Let your high school counselor know that

you have interest in becoming a collegiate student-athlete.

• Work hard to get the best grades possible.
• Take classes that match your high school’s list of NCAA core

coursework.

• If you fall behind, use summer school sessions to catch up.

Junior Year

• Register with the NCAA eligibility center:

($70 domestic, $120 International)

• Register to take ACT and/or SAT or both
• Use NCAA Eligibility Center code “9999” to send scores to the

NCAA

• Check that your courses match the NCAA approved list
• Will you have 10 by 7? At least 7 in English/Math/Science?
• Ask high school counselor to send an official transcript to

the NCAA eligibility center after completing your junior year

• Determine the core courses you need to complete prior to Senior

Senior Year

• Take the ACT and/or SAT again, if necessary
• Continue to take college-prep courses
• Check the courses you have taken to match the school’s list of

NCAA courses (again!)

• Request final amateurism certification on or after April 1st (fall

enrollees) or October 1st (spring enrollees)

• Continue to work hard to get the best grades possible
• After graduation, ask your high school counselor to send your

final transcripts to the NCAA Eligibility Center with proof of graduation

You must pass 5 credits in the previous or current marking period Example: Algebra I= D Science 9= C World History= C P.E.= A Spanish I= B Are you eligible?

What makes you eligible to play sports in High School?

Let’s add them up!!! You must pass 5 credits in the previous or current marking period Example: Algebra I= D= 1 Credit Science 9= C= 1 Credit World History= C= 1 Credit P.E.= A= .25 Credit Spanish I= B= 1 Credit 4.25 Credits NOT ENOUGH!!

Let’s add a half credit to your

• schedule. Remember you must pass

5 credits in the previous and or current marking period? Example: Algebra I= D Science 9= C World History= C Fun with Foods= A Spanish I= B History of Rock and Roll= C Are you eligible now?

Lets try again… Are you eligible now??

Lets take a look why… Algebra I= F (1 Credit) Science 9= C (1 Credit) World History= C (1 Credit) Fun with Foods= A (.50 Credit) Spanish I= B (1 Credit) History of Rock and Roll= C (.50 Credit) Total= 5 passing credits

Life After Highschool: Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete

http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CBSA.pdf

Athletic Academic Resources

❖ Questions to ask when on recruiting visits…

1. What academic support is provided?

✓ Academic Counselors

• Different then university advisors, main

responsibility is NCAA continuing eligibility

• Responsibilities include communication with

coaches regarding academics, assisting with scheduling classes, coordination of tutoring, learning specialists, academic assistance, etc.

Athletic Academic Resources

❖ Questions to ask when on recruiting visits…

1. What academic support is provided? (cont.)

✓ Learning Specialist

• Assist student-athletes with organization,

syllabus breakdown, study strategies, note taking skills, etc ✓ Tutoring

• Subject specific tutoring
• In-house or university based?
• How are they scheduled?

Athletic Academic Resources

❖ Questions to ask when on recruiting visits…

• 2. Is there a student-athlete specific academic center?

✓ Where is it located? ✓ What resources are available in there? Example… free printing? scanning? ✓ Ask to tour it.

• 3. Team Standards?

✓ Required study hours? ✓ Team GPA?

Choosing a Major

• Remember sometimes multiple degrees can still land

you the same job (i.e. don’t necessarily have to major in business to work in business)

• Website: www.kent.edu/gps
• Rule out what you don’t want

first (i.e. not a fan of science or math)

• Shadow individuals in careers

you are interested in pursuing

Academic Strengths and Weaknesses

• Know what your weaknesses are and own them!

(Example, if you stink at math utilize the math tutor, set weekly appointments, make it your routine.)

• Academic Accommodations/Learning Disabilities

(have documented disability from psychologist within 3 years)

• Remedial coursework… courses to close the gap

for college level material. However, they do not count for continuing academic eligibility or degree progress.

Questions??

• http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Qu

ick_Reference_Sheet.pdf

Jim Lunardi Steve Hustack Athletic Director Physical Education/Coach Ravenna High School Brown Middle School

Jim.lunardi@ravennaschools.us Steven.Hustack@ravennaschools.us