Orientation to the recruiting process
- The benefits of being a Student-Athlete at post-secondary school including, U.S. College (NCAA, NAIA), CIA/OUA and OCAA
- Prepare the Student-Athlete/parents for what lies ahead for when the recruiting process begins
- When recruiting process should start
- Importance placed on academics – the better the marks (Gr. 9 – 12) the more opportunities
- Understanding that the Student-Athlete/Parents must take the initiative in seeking out opportunities – DON’T WAIT FOR COACHES TO FIND YOU!!
Academic Requirements for NCAA and OUA/CIS Eligibility
Marks
- Why good marks are imperative from Gr. 9 to 12 for NCAA bound student-athletes
- Understanding Grade Point Average (GPA) – Comparing to percentage or letter grades
- Know how to calculate your GPA
- Why to avoid marks of 58, 59, 68, 69, 78, 79 %
- Overview of the NCAA sliding scale and the impact it has on achieving good marks
- SAT’s and ACT’s – brief overview provided
- Students with IEP’s
Courses
- The wrong courses or poor marks can lead to being ineligible to participate in the NCAA
- Student-athletes interested in NCAA DI or DII must have 16 NCAA core courses
- Review of Ontario High School Courses that are recognized as NCAA core courses
- What the 16 required core courses are
- Specific focus given to the Grade 9 Core Courses – be prepared for high school course selection
- The role of the NCAA eligibility centre and Core Courses – ensure you will be NCAA eligible
Date - February 8, 2018
Time - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location - Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
875 Morningside Ave
Toronto, ON M1C 0C7
Cost - $40
Notes:
- One or both parents must attend seminar with their son/daughter. There is no charge for parents of registered Student-Athletes.
- Please bring material to take notes (taking pictures of presentation slides is prohibited)