student athlete night corona del mar high school

STUDENT ATHLETE NIGHT
CORONA DEL MAR HIGH
SCHOOL
Marianne Scott – College Programs Coordinator, CdMHS
Kerstyn Battenberg – College Programs Coordinator, CdMHS
Don Grable – Athletic Director, CdMHS
Jennifer Noonan – College Sports Quest
Andrew Beinbrink – Sportsforce
**ANOTHER EVENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CDM
FOUNDATION**
About Jennifer:
- Graduate of Corona del Mar High
- Multi-sport athlete in high school
- Former JV girls soccer coach at CdM and OCU Rush club team
- President and Founder of College Sports Quest
About Andrew:
- 3 sport athlete in high school
- Former All-American baseball player at Arizona State
University
- Former professional baseball – 4 seasons with the Tampa Bay
Rays, 2 with Texas Rangers acheiving the AAA level
- CEO and one of the founders of SportsForce
Jennifer Noonan,
College SportsQuest
NCAA & NAIA
College Competition Levels
Division I
Division II
Division III
335 schools
288 schools
432 schools
USC, UCLA, Stanford,
USD, Pepperdine
UCSD, Cal Poly, CSU
Chapman, Redlands,
Occidental, Claremont
Colleges
May award athletic
scholarships
May award athletic
scholarships
May not award
athletic scholarships
NAIA:
Over 300 four-year colleges and universities
Athletic Scholarships
Thousands of prospects competing
Persistence = Scholarships
# Scholarships (per team) = sport, competition level and
available funding
Academic scholarships awarded
NCAA & NAIA Rules
NCAA Division I & Division II:
Prior to junior year in high school
September 1st – junior year in high school
Phone calls
“Actively recruited” Seniors
“Official” versus “Unofficial” Visits
NCAA DIII & NAIA:
less restrictive recruiting rules
NCAA Eligibility Center
An organization that determines the eligibility for athletics
participation in a student-athlete’s first year of college. The
Eligibility Center certifies the academic status of a prospective
student-athlete. (Core Course requirements)
Any individual who thinks he or she may participate in athletics at
an NCAA Division I or Division II school.
A student-athlete should register after the completion of your
junior year in high school.
Download: Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Recruiting Misconceptions
Your coach will get your recruited
If you are good enough, college coaches will find out about you
You have plenty of time to get recruited
Good grades don’t really matter
Attending Camps or Tournaments will get you noticed by
college coaches
A word from CdM . . .
By no means is it necessary to hire someone to help with the
recruiting process. There are numerous resources available
online that can provide information on the student-athlete’s
pathway to college. Here are just a few:
www.gettinginedu.com
www.captainu.com
www.Berecruited.com
www.tennisrecruiting.net
Empowering the Next Generation
of Student-Athletes
The Opportunity
High School
College
Athletes
Coaches
Coaches
Scouts
Parents
Teams
“Bridging the Sports Gap”
College Sports Goal
The primary goal is to best position
yourself to successfully land a college
roster spot at the college that’s the
best ALL-AROUND FIT for you and
your family.
Focus on the Right Fit!
• Athletics
• Financial
• Academics
• Coaching Staff
• Social
• College Size
• Location
• Career / Alumni
“College is a 40 YEAR not a 4 year decision”
“DI is less than 20% of College Sports”
“You have OPTIONS, keep your MIND OPEN…”
The College Recruiting Game
Has Changed!
• Colleges are recruiting VERY EARLY
• Athletes are BIGGER, FASTER & STRONGER
• Recruiting is the LIFEBLOOD for success
• VIDEO is critical for EVALUATIONS
• Internet has INCREASED intensity
What College Coaches Want
• Elite Student-athletes
• Character / Work Ethic
• Confidence / Personality
Are You Currently Being
Actively Recruited?
– Intro Letters / Questionnaires - NO
– Emails
• Personal emails from a coach – Maybe
• Camp invite or questionnaire emails - Sometimes
– Personal Letters – Maybe
– Phone Calls – YES
• Calls to coaches first then student-athletes
– In House Visits / Official Trip offer - YES
How to Determine What Athletic
Level is Right for a Student-Athlete
• Student-Athlete Assessment
• Student-Athlete Evaluation
• Watch college games / practices
• Compare yourself / Get Tested
Follow a Proven Game Plan
– Specific college sports goals?
– Decision factors?
– Maximize targeted exposure
– Questions to ask college coaches?
– Meeting with your HS & Club coach
– Be Proactive & Market Yourself!
8 Keys to Success for Athletes
1. Get Good Grades (Starting Freshman Yr.)
2. Start Early (Sophomore Yr.)
3. Be Proactive & Get Help
4. Be Open to ALL Levels (DI, DII, etc.)
5. Research & Focus on the Right Fit
6. Highlight Video & Online Resume
7. Market Yourself to Target Schools
8. Be Persistent & Perform Well
It’s Your Career!
Have You
Yourself?
Manage Your Digital Lifestyle…
8 Keys to Success for Parents
1. Be Supportive of Your Child’s Goals
2. Be Realistic About Their Ability
3. Have Fun & Help Out
4. Be Open to ALL Levels (DI, DII, etc.)
5. Let the Coach COACH
6. Don’t Compare your child
7. Show Good Sportsmanship
8. Encourage, Instill Confidence & Discipline
Relaxed student-athletes perform best.
College Preparation Timeline
– Starts as a Freshman
– Stay on Track Academically
• NCAA DI requires 16 core classes
– Recruiting Timelines
– Key Dates & Action Items
– Maximize Targeted Exposure
Goal: Secure the Right Fit
Basic Tips – Freshman Year
– Get on Track Academically
• NCAA DI requires 16 core
classes
– Tryout and meet all coaches
– Play multiple sports if you are
interested
– What type of college experience
Goal: Get experience
Basic Tips – Sophomore Year
– Stay on Track Academically
– Start to compete against highest
level of competition possible
– Participate in select events
– Generate college recruiting
exposure
– What type of college experience
Goal: Setting the Stage
Basic Tips – Junior Year
– Very important year
– Stay on Track Academically
– Register NCAA ID, take SAT / ACT
– Maximize Recruiting Exposure
– Create Target list of colleges
– Unofficial visits to colleges
– Sept. 1st - coaches can email
Goal: Generate Real Interest
Basic Tips – Senior Year
– Stay on Track Academically
– Very important year
– Maximize recruiting exposure
– Narrow down target list of
colleges
– Take official or unofficial visits
Goal: Secure Right Fit
Key Dates – Senior Year
July 1st – Coaches can call you
Sept 1st – Meet w/ academic counselor
Fall: Schedule to take SAT / ACT test
Begin applying to select schools
Winter / Spring: Schedule to retake
the SAT / ACT test if necessary
– Graduation: Submit final transcript to
NCAA Eligibility Center
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Goal: Make the Best Decision
Online Research
Academics:
Register with NCAA
www.eligibilitycenter.org
School’s Website
US News & World Report
Collegeboard.com
• Sports:
– Register with NCAA
www.eligibilitycenter.org
– Team’s Website
– Collegecoachesonline.com
• Financial:
– Fafsa
College Evaluation:
Studentsreview.com
Collegeconfidential.com
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
– Finaid.com
– FastWeb.com
How to Maximize Exposure
• Introduce & Market Yourself
• Get evaluated: Target key events
• Get quality video & profile online
• Express Interest / Build Support
Be Persistent & Perform Well
Keys to Top Recruiting Events
• General tips
• Cost / Value
• Location & Timing
• Format
Goal: Generate REAL Interest
Questions to Ask a Coach
– Athletic
• Where am I on your board?
• Expectations / financial pckg.
– Academics
• Major offered
• Academic support offered
– College life
• Typical day (schedule, etc…)
• Dorms, campus, etc…
Recruiting / College Advising
Services???
• What services are out there
• Cost / Value & Budget
• Personalized Approach
• Myths & What to look out for!
Goal: Understand your options
Recruiting Profile
• Athletic Section
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Profile form
Cover letter
Season stats
Highlight video
Game video
Achievements
Awards
Recommendations
• Academic Section
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GPA, SAT, ACT
Transcript
AP / Honors Classes
Achievements
Awards
NCAA Eligibility Center
• Clearinghouse
– Recommendations
Keys to a Great Highlight Video
• Highlight Video
• Game Video
• Video Shooting Tips
Goal: Generate REAL Interest
Watch an EXAMPLE Video
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Proper video angles per sport
Showcase skills in 3 - 5 minutes
Quality video footage
Straightforward editing
Online streaming video
Game DVD’s to follow up
Goal: Guarantee a Quality Evaluation
SportsForce is HERE to Help.
• Get Educated
• Easily email profile
link to coaches
• Follow a Proven
Game Plan
SportsForceonline.com
• Best Prepare for
College Success
Our Goal = Simplify the Process
• Membership
Packages
• Online Profile
• Custom Highlight
Video Packages
SportsForceonline.com
Reach Your Potential!
Sports is one of the most powerful
cultural forces in the world
• Provides opportunities
• Teaches life lessons
• Connects communities
• Increases self-esteem
• Teaches leadership skills
Andrew Beinbrink
Phone: 858.350.1786
andrew@sportsforceonline.com
www.SportsForceOnline.com
3398 Carmel Mountain Rd, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92121
Empowering the Next Generation
of Student-Athletes