Rachel shared her 10 tips for potential college athletes:
1. Don't play hard to get-contact coaches expressing your interest!
2. Evaluate a school on multiple levels not just the athletic program
3. See more than just money
4. Ask questions!
5. Figure out what level best fits YOU
6. Visit multiple schools (Division I allows five official visits)
7. Stick out in the crowd-Social Media
8. Entire family being recruited
9. College coaches vs HS coaches
10. Enjoy the experience and the recruiting process
For additional information or explanation, please contact Rachel Gerking at rgerking@spiritlakecsd.org
Coach Bolluyt discussed the differences between NCAA Division I, II, and III schools and the difference between NCAA vs NAIA. He highlighted the differences between academic, athletic, and financial aid packages offered by these various divisions. For additional information about the differences between divisions and the scholarship opportunities at each, please contact Josh Bolluyt at jbolluyt@spiritlakecsd.org
I discussed the academic side of being eligible for collegiate sports.
- I encourage student athletes and their parents to visit both the NCAA and NAIA Eligibility websites for additional information and account set-ups.
- Take as many core classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language) courses as possible throughout high school. Be sure to take approved core courses, see the list here!
- GPA: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1. It's important that you not only take the right courses, but you do well in those courses! The minimum CORE GPA (meaning your GPA is based on only your core courses, not all courses attained) is a 2.0, 2ill be 2.3 on August 1, 2016.
- ACT test score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B.
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