NCAA Parent Seminar

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NCAA Parent Seminar
Presented by Arthur Hightower
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Overview of tonights session

• Dispelling the Myths
• Questions to ask during recruitment process?
• Available Resources
• Questions????????

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Dispelling the Myths

• Scouting Services
• During high school, your family might be
  contacted by a scouting/recruiting service. The
  NCAA does not sanction or endorse any of these
  services. Remember, a scouting/recruiting service
  cannot base its fee on the amount of a students
  college scholarship. If you have any questions,
  please call the NCAA

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Dispelling the Myths
2. All athletics scholarships awarded by NCAA
institutions are limited to one year and are
renewable annually. There is no such award as a
four-year scholarship. 3. Athletics scholarships
may be renewed annually for a maximum of five
years within a six-year period of continuous
college attendance. Keep in mind that athletics
aid may be canceled or reduced at the end of each
year. 4. Athletics scholarships are awarded in a
variety of amounts, ranging from full
scholarships (including tuition, fees, room and
board, and books) to very small scholarships
(e.g., books only).
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Questions to Ask a Recruiter - ACADEMICS

• How good is the department of his major?
• What percentage of student-athletes graduate?
• What academic support programs are available?
• Is summer school available?

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Questions to Ask a Recruiter - ATHLETICS

• What position will your son play?
• Will your son be red-shirted as a freshman?
• What is the coaching style of the head coach and
  position coach?

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Questions to Ask a Recruiter COLLEGE LIFE

• What is a typical day of a student-athlete?
• What is the demographic makeup of the school?

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Questions to Ask a Recruiter FINANCIAL AID

• How much financial aid is available?
• How long does my scholarship last?
• What happens to my scholarship is an injury
  occurs or a coaching change is made?
• Is he eligible for additional financial aid?

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Available Resources to Parents

• NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete
• Internet Website
• www.ncaa.org/library/general/ cbsa/2004-05/2004-0
  5_cbsa.pdf
• High School Coach or Guidance Counselor
• NCAA National Office Membership Services Group
• a. 317.917.6222

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Questions???????