1 Florida high school athletic association2017 Compliance Seminar St. Lucie West Centennial High School Ms. Khadeidra Fletcher, Presenter

2 BUILDING A BRAND QUALITY OF ATHLETICS QUALITY OF ACADEMICSQUALITY OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT QUALITY OF PROFESSIONAL COURTESY

3 ACADEMICS & ATHELETICSFHSAA Academic Eligibility On track to Graduation Recruitment Athletic Academic Requirements Division I Division II Division III How Do You Qualify? NCAA Clearinghouse

4 FHSAA Academic RequirementsA 2.0 GPA is Required for Academic Eligibility. A high school student must have a cumulative 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 unweighted scale, or its equivalent, at the conclusion of each semester to be academically eligible during the next semester (s (3)(a)1, Florida Statutes). Academic Eligibility/Ineligibility is for a Semester A student who is academically eligible at the beginning of a semester will continue to be academically eligible for that entire semester. Likewise, a student who is academically ineligible at the beginning of a semester will continue to be academically ineligible for that entire semester Change in Eligibility Status If a student’s academic eligibility changes at the end of a semester, the student will become eligible or ineligible on the sixth school day of the next semester as published on the school’s official calendar for that school year

5 PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIESATHLETIC INSURANCE/PACKETS Interscholastic Athletic Accident Insurance: It is required that student athletes pay a $75 fee to try out and participate in sports. $10 non-refundable try out for any sport/cheerleading squad $65 If the student makes the team

6 On Track to Graduation

7 COMMUNITY SERVICE ATHLETICS COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES20 hours of Community Service is needed to complete graduation requirements (PBCSD). Please check with your Guidance Counselors for various community service opportunities in the area. ATHLETICS COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Community School Visits Little League Interactions Feeding the homeless Team Assistants Paperwork Practice Prep Game Day Prep

8 Recruitment The NCAA supports student-athlete well-being by promoting a fair recruiting environment that limits intrusions into the lives of student-athletes and their families. Recruiting happens when a college employee or representative invites a high school student-athlete to play sports for their college. Recruiting can occur in many ways, such as face-to-face contact, phone calls or text messaging, through mailed or ed material or through SOCIAL MEDIA.

9 Recruiting Calendar Online :NCAA RECRUITMENT Division I Recruiting Materials All forms of privates correspondence begging June 15 at the conclusion of sophomore year Telephone Calls- At institutions discretion beginning June 15 following sophomore year. If PSA's educational institution follows a nontraditional calendar, at institution's discretion beginning day after conclusion of sophomore year Division II June 15 immediately preceding the junior year. Telephone Calls - June 15 immediately preceding junior year No limited on the number of telephone calls after the first permissible date Off-Campus Contact - Division III Recruiting Materials - Permissible *Permissible freshman and sophomore years Recruiting Calendar Online :

10 “LIVE YOUR LIFE, DON’T TWEET YOUR LIFE”Social Media Four Things to Keep in Mind: What Should You Post?: It’s a tool, not a toy. NOTHING IS TRULY PRIVATE If you retweet it (or share it), you own it Personal branding: Every tweet reflects who you are Say thank you Support others Share news and humor Engage in discussion with those you admire Post anything consistent with your personal brand. “LIVE YOUR LIFE, DON’T TWEET YOUR LIFE”

11 WHAT IS YOUT TOP SOCIAL MEDIA TOOL TO INCREASE YOUR EXPOSURE TO COLLEGE COACHES???Studies show that Twitter is the top social media tool for recruitment: 77% (YouTube is 2nd with 18%) “Do not let a 140 character tweet cost you a $140,000 Scholarship.” IT HAPPENS!

12 What is Hudl? Hudl is a product and service of Agile Sports Technologies, Inc. - a Lincoln, Nebraska based company providing tools for coaches and athletes to review game footage and improve team play.  Hudl is a marketing tool to not only assist each sport with game film but to assist in exposure for our athletes.

13 ACADEMIC STANDARDS To play sports at a Division I or II school, you MUST graduate high school and meet ALL the following requirements. DIVISION I DIVISION II DIVISION III Complete 16 NCAA core courses 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Algebra or Higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (including one year of lab science if your high school offers it) 2 years of social science 1 additional year of English, math, natural science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy Complete 10 core courses, including seven in English math or natural/physical science, before the start of your 7th semester. You may not repeat or replace any of those 10 courses for GPA improvement Earn at least a 2.3 GPA in your core courses Earn a SAT combined score or ACT sum score that matches your core-course GPA on the D1 sliding scale. BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2018 Complete 16 high school course courses Earn at least a GPA in your high school core courses Earn a combines SAT score of 820 and ACT sum score of 68 AFTER AUGUST 1, 2018 Complete 16 high school core courses Earn at least a GPA in your high school core courses Earn the SAT or ACT score that matches your core-course GPA on the DII competition scale Division III schools do not offer athletic scholarships although 75% of D3 student-athletes receive some form of merit or need-based financial aid. If planning to attend a Division III school you DO NOT need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Division III schools set their own admission and eligibility standards. Visit or contact the Division III school you are planning to attend.

14 New Initial- Eligibility Academics RequirementsEffective August 1, 2016, Division I college-bound student-athletes will receive one of three academic eligibility decisions: Full Qualifier; Academic Redshirt; or Final Non-qualifier.

15 Division I Full QualifierStudents will need to meet the following requirements to receive athletics aid, practice and compete their first year. 16 core courses in the following areas: 4 years English; 3 years math at Algebra I level or higher; 2 years natural or physical science (one lab if offered at any high school attended); 1 year additional English, math or natural/physical science; 2 years social science; and 4 years additional from areas above or foreign language, philosophy, or comparative religion. Minimum required: GPA of required for competition in those 16 core courses Graduate from high school on-time

16 Division I Full QualifierCore-course progression Must complete 10 core courses before seventh semester of high school (e.g., senior year) Of the 10 core courses completed, 7 must be in the area of English, math, or science. These 10 core courses become “locked in” for the purpose of core-course GPA calculation. A repeat of one of the “locked in” courses will not be used if taken after the seventh semester begins.

17 OLD vs. NEW Sliding ScaleOLD SCALE Use prior to Aug. 1, 2016 NEW SCALE Used beginning to Aug. 1, 2016 SAT Critical Reading/ Math Only SAT Critical Reading/ Math Only Core GPA ACT Sum Core GPA ACT Sum

18 NEW Division 1 Sliding Scale

19 Division I Academic Redshirt16 core courses in the following areas: 4 years English; 3 years math at Algebra I level or higher; 2 years natural or physical science (one lab if offered at any high school attended); 1 year additional English, math or natural/physical science; 2 years social science; and 4 years additional from areas above or foreign language, philosophy, or comparative religion. Minimum required GPA: in 16 core courses Sliding scale Minimum ACT sum or SAT score (critical reading/math only) that matches the 16 core-course GPA Graduate from high school on-time

20 Division I Academic RedshirtStudent-athletes who fail to meet the required 10 core courses prior to the start of the seventh semester (seven of which must be in English, math, or natural or physical science), will be allowed to retake core courses in their seventh or eighth semester, which will be used in their academic certification for the purpose of meeting the academic redshirt requirements. Can receive athletic aid in first academic year. Can practice during first semester/quarter. Must complete nine semester or eight quarter hours of academic credit during each applicable term to maintain practice eligibility. Cannot travel or compete. After the first term is complete, the student-athlete must be academically successful (successfully completing nine semester hours or eight quarter hours in each applicable term) at his/her college or university to continue to participate for the remainder of the year.

21 Sliding Scale for Academic Redshirt

22 Division I Final Non-QualifierIf a college-bound student-athlete does not meet full qualifier or academic redshirt requirements, he/she will be a non-qualifier. A college-bound student-athlete may not practice, receive athletics aid or compete during his/her first academic year at an NCAA Division I College/University.

23 Division I additional core courseDivision I schools allow you to complete one additional core-course unit after you graduate high school, as long as you graduate in eight semesters after you begin ninth grade. The additional core-course unit must be completed within one year after your high school graduation and must be completed before you enroll in college. The additional core course unit may be taken at a different school than the high school from which you graduated as long as the class is on the new school's list of approved NCAA core courses. If you take the additional core course at a school other than the school from which you graduated, you must provide the NCAA Eligibility Center with an official transcript from the new school showing the additional core-course grade and credit. If you take the additional core course through a program that does not award credit, the course must be awarded credit by a credit-awarding high school.

24 NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE Core Courses www.eligibilitycenter.orgIf you want to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II School, start by registering with the NCAA Eligibility center during your sophomore year. Core Courses 4 English courses (one per year) 4 Math courses (one per year) 4 Science courses (one per year) 4 Social Science (and/or additional) courses (one per year) ______________________________ = 16 NCAA CORE COURSES Grade 9 –PLAN Grade 10 – REGISTER Grade 11 – STUDY Grade 12 - GRADUATE The NCAA Eligibility Center calculates your grade-point average (GPA) based on the grades you earn in NCAA approved core courses.

25 Complete Information sheetNCAA CLEARINGHOUSE STEPS TO COMPLETE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE NEW ACCOUNT SET UP Complete Information sheet Click “Enter Here” under Student- Athlete Top right corner, click “New Account” Put in address provided for you Enter password A verification code will be sent to you Check your and enter the code into the given field then hit submit Answer given question to Create Your Account

26 Cheerleading is not considered an NCAA Championship SportDo Cheerleaders have to Register??? Cheerleading is not considered an NCAA Championship Sport

27 College Cheerleading Try-outs Camp PracticesEvery school will have a scheduled try out for the team which is usually held in the spring. Be prepared for an entire weekend to be taken up because most colleges hold tryouts on both Saturday and Sunday. College Tryouts are less about performance and more about being observed in a practice environment Camp Main Focus is preparing for upcoming games (crowd integrations, university traditions and how to make dedicated alumni proud) Practices Morning, Middle of the day, or at night Two-a-day National Competition

28 How to receive Cheerleading Scholarships???****Academic excellence is usually required for consideration**** Colleges recruit promising cheerleaders with campus-specific scholarships programs designates to bring in top talent Academics Athleticism Individual Attributes Race Gender Location Scholarships and the amount vary according to the school you attend: Tuition Books Room and Board

29 College Cheer Scholarships Examples:Indiana Wesleyan University (Coed, and a consistent top finisher at DII competitions) $1000 each semester 15 Candidates University of Delaware $7,500 Make public appearances for charity and many public relations events Fort Hays State $1000 Tuition Receives additional funding for workout attire, travel, competition uniforms, etc.

30 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIESIt is our responsibility to make sure that each Student-Athlete: In compliance with FHSAA Academically prepared (On track to graduate) Receiving proper exposure Clearinghouse registered Have the available resources to make their goals achievable

31 QUESTIONS???