NCAA ELIBILIGTY RECRUITING LONDON BOOKER OVERVIEW NCAA Eligibility

NCAA ELIBILIGTY & RECRUITING LONDON BOOKER

OVERVIEW ● ● ● ● NCAA Eligibility Center Across Grade Levels NCAA Course Requirement D 1/D 2 Eligibility Rules – Division 1/2/3/JUCO Types of Schools/Governing Associations Impact of COVID-19 on Future College Athletes Recruitment Process Frequently Asked Questions Open for Questions

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NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER ACROSS GRADE LEVELS GRADE 9: PLAN - Start planning now! Sign up for a free Profile Page at eligibilitycenter. org for information on NCAA requirements. GRADE 10: REGISTER - At the end of the year, ask your counselor at each high school or program you attended to upload your official transcript to your NCAA Eligibility Center account. GRADE 11: REGISTER - Take the ACT or SAT and submit your scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center using code 9999. GRADE 12: GRADUATE - Request your final amateurism certification in your Certification Account After you graduate, ask your counselor to upload your final official transcript with proof of graduation to your NCAA Eligibility Center account.

NCAA COURSE REQUIREMENT D 1/D 2 CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS - Complete 16 core courses - Only courses completed in grades 9‐ 12 will count - Courses completed in 8 th grade can be used provided course is listed on high school transcript and a grade is assigned - Must be taught at or above high school’s regular academic level (no remedial courses) - Considered four‐year college preparatory 16 Core Course Requirement 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of Natural or Physical Science (including 1 lab if offered) 1 additional year of English, Math or Natural or Physical Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years of additional coursework from any of the categories above or foreign language, etc.

NCAA COURSE REQUIREMENT D 1/D 2 16 Core Course Requirement 3 years of English 2 years of Math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of Natural or Physical Science (including 1 lab if offered) 3 extra year of English, Math or Natural or Physical Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years of additional coursework from any of the categories above or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy

INITIAL ELIGIBILITY RULES – DIVISION II - Nonqualifier has been eliminated and partial qualifier requirements have been removed. - All incoming student athletes who are not eligible to compete can still accept a scholarship and participate in practice.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS – DIVISION III/JUCO ● Division III Academic Certification Status ○ Division III institutions do not require certification by the Eligibility Center. ○ Eligibility for admissions, financial aid, practice and competition is determined by the college or university. ○ Division III student‐athletes do not receive athletics scholarships, but can receive some form of merit or need‐based financial aid.

TYPES OF SCHOOLS/GOVERNING ASSOCIATIONS ● NCAA Division 1 ○ Ex: Syracuse University, Duke University, Cornell University ● NCAA Division 2 ○ Ex: Roberts Wesleyan College, Gannon University, Morehouse University ● NCAA Division 3 ○ Ex: SUNY Brockport, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Rochester ● National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) ○ Ex: Monroe Community College, Finger Lakes Community College, etc. ■ NJCAA Division 1 ■ NJCAA Division 2 ■ NJCAA Division 3 ● National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) ○ Ex: Indiana Wesleyan University, John Brown University, Judson University

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON FUTURE COLLEGE ATHLETES NCAA grants additional year of eligibility for current student athletes due to COVID-19 Traditionally, a student-athlete has 5 years to play 4 years of their sport. An extra year means a current college student-athlete would have 6 years to play their 4 years. This means, NCAA student-athletes can compete in all or a portion of the 2020 -21 season, but it won’t be counted against their years of eligibility depending on their division level specific eligibility rules. Ex: If 50% of the 2020 -21 senior class decides to return for an additional year of competition, coaches will need to fill fewer roster sports and possibly re-evaluate the positions they are recruiting. Are you currently a 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026…. ?

RECRUITMENT PROCESS Important Terms Official Commitment - When you officially commit to a Division I or II college, you sign a National Letter of Intent. This document is an athlete’s written agreement to participate in that school for one academic year. Unofficial Visit - Any visit by you to a college campus paid for by you. You may make as many unofficial visits as you like except in the sports like lacrosse, wrestling, and gymnastics. Verbal Commitment - A verbal commitment happens when you verbally agree to play sports at a college. Redshirt - Is a year in which a student-athlete cannot compete but only practice while still receiving aid. Dead Period - A college coach may not have any face-to-face contact with an athlete or their parents on or off the college campus. Are you good enough?

RECRUITMENT PROCESS Contact Sending and receiving emails Getting on a Program’s Radar Sample questions for In/Person conversations fill out a prospective student questionnaire on website Follow-up with a brief e-mail (Name/Interest/Info/Access to see you compete) High School/Travel Coaches reach out on your behalf Attend a tournament or showcase Highlight Tape What do you look for in a player? Practice schedule and format? How much academic support is offered to student athletes? Time commitment in season vs out of season?

LONDON’S RECRUITMENT PROCESS ● ● ● ● ● 86% Average = 3. 10 GPA Free and Reduced Lunch Two different high schools No ranking or school interested ending junior year Below average varsity program Received high school credits in 8 th grade Sports History ○ Lacrosse - 3 years ○ Indoor Track - 1 season ○ Wrestling - 5 years Attended tournaments and camps Complete inquire forms Emailed coaches

FAQ ● Core courses taken in 8 th grade ○ Can be used to meet core course requirements. ○ Course must be listed on high school’s list of approved core courses. ○ Course must be listed on high school transcript. ○ Course must be assigned a grade and unit of credit (e. g. , semester, year).

FAQ ● Multiple high schools ○ If a student attended more than one high school, or took courses from more than one program, the Eligibility Center needs an official transcript from each high school or program. ○ The Eligibility Center will not accept grades from one high school/program transcribed on another high school’s transcript.

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