Edited By:Dave Clarke, Head Coach, Quinnipiac University

1. Visit colleges• So./ Jr. year• Attend games

2. Prepare resume

3. Contact schools

4. Attend camps5. References

• Good contacts• Sport contacts• ODP contacts

6. Talk to college players

1. Gain understanding of college athlete

2. Day visit3. Overnight visit

7. Take PSAT/SAT/ACT

8. Gain appropriate work experience

9. Start saving!!!

How to get Started. . .

FRESHMAN YEAR:•Attend Games

SOPHOMORE YEAR:•Attend Games•Attend Camps•Letters of Contact•Attend Open House

JUNIOR YEAR:•10-15 Schools•5-wish, 5-want, 5-realistic•Unofficial Visits

SENIOR YEAR:•3-5 Schools•Applications•Official Visits (5 allowed)

How to get Started. . .

** Note: DII and DIII have different rules to DI** • Academic Requirements (School vs.

NCAA)– SAT & Core GPA (DI-Sliding scale, DII-2.0

and 820) – High school requirements (16 core classes

DI, 14-DII)– NCAA Clearinghouse – Registration required

• Amateur Clause• Contacts and Evaluations• E-mails – unlimited. No text messaging• Phone Calls – July 1 before Senior Year –

1 per week• Official Visit (5) – Senior year only• Unofficial Visit – Unlimited – any time• National Letter of Intent (NLI)

NCAA Rules & Regulations

• Level of Experience– National, Regional, State, Club, High School

• Who has coached the player – is it a college coach?

• Players they have played with• Where can I see them play – tournaments,

regionals• Technical, Tactical, Psychological,

Physical• GPA, SAT’s and Academic Major • Extracurricular activities – is he/she a

good person?• References• Financial needs - Athlete vs. the

university

Player Evaluation

Key ConsiderationsAcademics Your Major, Team grades, Support. Graduate

schools

Sport Div. I, II, III. Conference. Competitive. Schedule, RPI

Finances Tuition, Scholarships (Athletic & Academic), Loans, Grants

Location In state vs. out of state. Northeast or beyond. Parents watching games. Can you get home?

Support Services

Athletic Trainers, Tutors, Student athlete academic center, Strength and conditioning,

Full time v part time

Coaches Qualifications, Reputation, Gender, Time at school, Assistant coaches

Players Do you know any? Team spirit. Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors. Your Position

Facilities Weight Room, Gym, Training Room, Grass, Track, Shared Facilities

Policies Alcohol, Drugs, Visitation. Religion

Career Services Graduation rate, Co-op, Internships, Job placement

• Start process early• Be honest with coaches and yourself

– Don’t play one school off against another• Stay on schedule with paperwork• Return all calls and e-mails (courtesy)• Be assertive

– Ask all the questions• You are going to college...not your

parents!• Register for Clearinghouse• Do not rely on Guidance counselors!• Get Advice! Get Advice! Get Advice!

Recruiting Tips

• Resume– Year of Graduation– Date of Birth– Address– Email– High School– SAT or ACT Scores– Desired Course of Study– Recent Athletic History/Accomplishments– Jersey # and Position– Athletic References – College coach,

ODP/AAU, HS

Tools You Need. . .

• Letter of Introduction– Personalized– Express genuine interest– Attach upcoming schedule– Contact information (cell phone, home

phone)– Check spelling, coach name, school,

conference, etc.

• DVD– Short and Brief– Jersey # and Color on Tape– 10-15 minutes – quality practice or key game

Tools You Need (Cont’d). . .

• High School/club coaching staff• NHS Alumni• NHS parents• www.ncaa.org• http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership

_svcs/eligibility-recruiting/faqs/ie_quick_ref.pdf• www.collegesoccer.com• The Student Athlete Magazine• NCAA Guide for College Bound Student-

Athlete

Resources

• NCAA I– Maximum 14 scholarships (Wsoc), 10 (Msoc), etc – Year round programs– Phone calls and off campus contact in senior year only– E-mail in junior and senior year only– Eligibility: Sliding scale for GPA & SAT (Example: 820 SAT = 2.55

GPA)– 16 core courses

• NCAA II– Maximum 9.9 scholarships– 45 day spring season– Try outs allowed in recruiting process– Eligibility: Minimum 2.0 GPA, 820 SAT– 14 core courses

• NCAA III– No athletic scholarships– Limited spring season– Unlimited contact in recruiting process

Divisional Differences

• What is it?– Grants: Pell, Institutional– Scholarships: Academic, Athletic, State, Other– Loans: Stafford, Perkins, Plus, Personal– Work Study

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)– www.fafsa.ed.gov

• Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)– Cost of school – Scholarship/Financial Aid = EFC (How

much you will pay)• Example 1: $50,000 (school) - $20,000 (scholarship) = $30,000

EFC• Example 2: $30,000 (school) - $10,000 (scholarship) = $20,000

EFC• Note the amount you pay as opposed to the amount of the

scholarship

• Note school, state and federal deadlines

Financial Aid

• NCAA Division IMen’s Scholarships: 9.9 Women’s Scholarships: 14 Average Scholarship: $8,000Average Academic Scholarship $15,000

• North Carolina Women’s SoccerNational Team Player = 100%Under 21 National Team Player = 85%Youth National Team Player = 65%

Some Things to Consider