college athlete session harvard summer institute june 2015
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College Athlete Session
Harvard Summer Institute
June 2015
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Who Are the Players?Student-athlete
Parents
Coaches
Counselors
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What Should You Be Doing?
Communicate
Take charge of your goals
Be realistic
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Academics: Always the First Priority
Check out the academic “fit” Meet with your counselor/college counselor
Check out the athletic “fit” Meet with your coach
Check out the rest Size, location, student body, major or academic
interests
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NCAA Eligibility Center
Student-athletes who are Division I, II bound must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org
Student-athletes must complete the amateurism questions and pay the registration fee during the junior year
Test scores and transcripts must be sent directly from the testing agency to the NCAA Eligibility Center
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Glenbrook College Athlete Books
List of NCAA approved GBS/ GBN core courses
Sample letters/ resumes for the student-athlete
Athletic association websites and resources
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Athletic Admissions at the University of Michigan
Athletic department and admissions office in constant communication
Discuss eligibility
Review “blue-chip” athletes
Use university academic requirements borderline to university standards, not NCAA
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University of Michigan Athletic Admissions
Coaches may appeal admission decision, but with approval from the Athletic Director and athletic liaison
Director of Admissions makes the final decision
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Drawbacks to Selective Division I Programs
Student may not be ready to deal with the pressure of college sports (academic, media, athletic)
More promises of admission/ scholarship are sometimes made than can be fulfilled
Stress can often disrupt the high school senior year experience
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Drawbacks…
Selective colleges are becoming more selective
Competition for “blue chip” athletes will occasionally pressure admissions to accept academically weak students
Strong programs can mean less initial playing time
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Advising the Potential Student Athlete
Make sure students are aware of eligibility rules
Encourage unofficial campus visits
Showcase campus life and academic factors
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What are the Pressures on the Director to Admit Athletes?
Saying “No”
Being responsible to the university, along with making sure that it is the right fit for the student
Being accountable to alumni, coaches and students who often blame admissions for weak athletic teams
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Can We Talk?
Emphasize the communication between the student-athlete, counselor and coach
Send transcripts to colleges so there is no delay in getting information even before the application
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