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 • 307 Active Members • 439 Active Members • Athletic scholarships • Athletic scholarships • NO Athletic scholarships • Eligibility Standards • Eligibility Standards • NO NCAA Eligibility Standards • Large athletic budgets and funding • Academic & athletic balances • Major focus on academics • High number of undergrad emphasized (College Experience) • Small funding/budget enrollment • Not as large of donor/funding • Generally small undergrad • Competition attendance base enrollment requirements • Generally, <7,000 undergrad • No competition attendance • No competition attendance requirements. -Kent State University (FBS) requirements -Clemson University (FBS) - Johns Hopkins University -Youngstown State (FCS) -Ashland University - Case Western Reserve College -Xavier University (FCS, No -Slippery Rock University - Capital University Football) -Malone 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 or 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 or 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 or 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
What makes you You must pass 5 credits eligible to play in the previous or current sports in High marking period School? Example: Algebra I= D Science 9= C World History= C P.E.= A Spanish I= B Are you eligible?
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 Lets try 5 credits in the previous and or current marking period? again… Example: Algebra I= D Science 9= C World History= C Are you Fun with Foods= A eligible now?? Spanish I= B History of Rock and Roll= C 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 • 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 • 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
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
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