Understanding NCAA Recruiting

Understanding the College Athletic Recruiting Process

By Kelly Farland Loyola High School September 2016

Dedicated to the students of Loyola High School and their families as they pursue their education.

Acknowledgements: I would like to thank everyone that contributed and supported my efforts to create this document. This includes: Dr. Ricardo Pedroarias, Mr. Paul Jordan, Mr. Chris O’Donnell, the entire Loyola High School Varsity coaching staff, Mrs. Cindy Cassutt, Mrs. Pat Salvaty, the Loyola High School Counseling Department, and Mrs. Melinda Wiggins. For their support and encouragement: Mr. Erik Ellefsen of Valley Christian School, San Jose, CA, Mr. Will Bufton of the Valor Christian School, Highlands Ranch CO, and Mr. Steve Bluford of the St. Ignatius School, San Francisco. And to my wife for her continued support allowing me to pursue my professional ambitions.

Special thanks and appreciation goes out to the Loyola High School alumni and parents who support faculty Professional Development Programs through the Alumni Dinner.

2 Table of Contents

Introduction and Explanation of this Document: page 4

The Student Athlete 5-6

The College Athletic Programs 7-9

Recruiting Strategies 10-11

Recruiting Terms 12-13

Loyola High School Form 48H (NCAA document) 14-16

NCAA Eligibility Requirements 17-19

NCAA Division 1 Academic Requirements 20-21

NCAA Division 2 Academic Requirements for 2018 22-23

The Academic Index for the Ivy League 24-26

The Sports-Including Recruiting Calendars for 2017 Baseball 27-32

Basketball 33-39

Cross Country 40-44

Football 45-53

Golf 54-59

Lacrosse 60-65

Soccer 66-71

Swimming and Diving 72-77

Tennis 78-82

Track and Field 83-90

Volleyball 91-96

Water Polo 97-101

This resource has been designed to help Loyola High School prospective student athletes and their parents better understand the recruiting process for each sport offered at LHS for those who want to compete in college. There are thousands of personnel dedicated to managing the college athletic recruiting process. This document will help Loyola Cubs, and their parents better understand the athletic recruiting process for all 12-varsity sports offered at Loyola High School.

The NCAA refers to high school student-athletes as prospective student athletes or PSAs. For the purposes of this document the acronym PSA will be used in place of the phrase student-athlete or LHS student-athlete.

The college athletic recruiting process is not a science, it’s a very human process involving college coaches who are often under a variety of pressures to win, compete or keep up with their competition. Most college coaches have significant experience recruiting high school student athletes, and they usually recruit multiple athletes for the same roster or scholarship spot. They control which athletes get offers and may make multiple offers for one roster spot. Understand that verbal offers are not binding to either party (the coach or the PSA) however most coaches are aware that their ‘word’ is a valuable commodity and they are careful about how they engage in the recruiting process. It’s probably good advice to remind the PSA to not ‘buy the hype’ but rather to stay focused on his own talents and what he wants out of his college experience.

There are hundreds of rules which govern the college athletic recruiting process, this document does not outline these rules; instead it’s been designed as a guide to help members of the Loyola High School community anticipate and better understand this complicated process.

Probably the most important information for a high school PSA to know is to….

Know Yourself

Your Talents and Demonstrated Abilities

It’s important that you know what YOU want. Playing sports in college should be about what you want to do, where you want to spend your time and the people you want to associate with. Be realistic about your talent. Don’t just to listen to one person; your parents love you, but they may not have an objective perspective on your abilities, your high school coach certainly has an opinion on your talents, it’s important that you know what he thinks because college coaches may consult him as they decide to recruit you, your travel/club coach certainly also has an opinion about your talents and remember you are paying to play for him. Other coaches you’ve played against may also have an opinion about your talent (they’ve had to guard against you) but they are not likely to be able to help you get recruited.

Your Potential: Size and/or Experience

Sometimes physical size can make up for current talent, sometimes! If you have a recruitable body type college coaches may find you an attractive recruit. But remember even if you have the right size, if your skills don’t improve you’re not likely to keep your place on a team. Perhaps you just started playing the sport. College coaches may take a chance on an athlete who shows great promise with little technical experience. Again, the coach will expect that you commit yourself completely to the sport and that you continue to improve your talents.

Your own Values: What type of institution fits your own expectations.

What kind of college do you want to attend? The question to ask yourself is… If I didn’t play X sport at this college, would I still want to attend this college? If the answer is no, be aware that your love or passion for the sport may fade in college, and then what are you left with….

Your Priorities in College: Time Commitments for college PSAs

You need to know what your own priorities are in college. Are you looking to compete after college? Are you thinking your talents can help you get into a ‘better’ academic institution? You need to talk with the people you respect in your life; your parents, coaches, guys a couple of years older than you are.

5 What does balance mean in your life? What priority are academics in your life? You need to know your own talent and interests

College coaches are going to expect a significant amount of your time. College athletes’ times are committed to games, practice time, weights time, diet, during the season, preseason, offseason, during spring break and Christmas break. If you plan to play at an NCAA Division 1 institution (D1), you can expect to spend 40+ hours a week training year round. Remember why you’re going to college…to earn a degree and develop skills to help you earn a job after you graduate.

Committing to play at an NCAA Division 3 program (D3) or Ivy League athletic program will likely require significantly less time with the team. Just how much less depends upon the sport and the program.

Typically, NCAA Division 2 institutions (D2) and Division IAA (IAA) programs require significant time commitments, typically a lot more than D3 or Ivy programs. NAIA schools vary based on the sport and the institution.

You might be surprised…

College coaches are taking chances recruiting high school student athletes. They’re going to collect as much information as they can about a PSA’s CHARACTER. Way beyond ‘the numbers’ or statistics, college coaches are always looking to assess determination, personality, effort and the depth of character of high school recruits.

Typically, college coaches like to know your academics, perception on campus and the type of support your family provides for you. These factors can play a role in determining if a college coach will recruit a high school PSA. If your academic record doesn’t match the standard determined by the college, most college coaches will stop recruiting a PSA. If the PSA is perceived as a problem on his high school campus, this factor might affect how hard a college coach recruits a PSA. College coaches don’t want to have to manage a player off the field. And if a PSA’s family members have a history of being difficult to manage, this also might affect how hard a college coach recruits the player. If your high school coach perceives family members as unsupportive or difficult to deal with, a college coach might decide to move on and recruit another PSA.

College athletic recruiting is a fluid experience. College coaches rank and re- prioritizing high school recruits all the time. It’s important for the PSA to be clear about their own priorities and to find the college program that best fits their interests and talents.

Know the College Programs

College Coach Expectations: Your time and commitment As you research your college recruiting you should be aware of how the coach conducts his business. When do they practice, where, how often, for which other commitments are the players accountable? Is the coach new to the school? Is he established at the school? Is he under additional pressure to win?

Competition: Who’s in their conference? Often it’s the conference in which the school plays that determines the expectation to win or time commitments of the program. If one coach in the conference is interested in you, perhaps other coaches in the conference would consider you an addition to their program too.

Pressure to Win: With pressure come expectations. More and more programs are getting TV time because conferences are creating their own networks, will this affect the pressure to practice, lift and win? The top programs are expected to win every year. This means the coaches are recruiting the top talent every year. Chances are they’ll be recruiting someone next year that will compete with you for playing time in the future. Get used to it.

College Student Life: What’s a PSA’s life like? Athletes at top tier programs don’t spend their time like regular students. If you’re interested in celebrating spring break out of the country, your coach may have other plans for you. Were you hoping to take an internship in college, perhaps your coach is expecting you to spend your time differently?

Recruiting Commitments There are official recruiting windows established by the NCAA. College coaches are fully aware of the rules that govern their sport. Beware of coaches that don’t follow established recruiting rules. If they’re willing to bend the rules to recruit you, they might just as easily dump you if they get a better recruit for your position.

Verbal commit vs. NLI Verbal commitments are not binding. They are an agreement with college coaches and their recruits. Either party can withdraw from the agreement without technical penalty. NLI is a binding contract between the PSA and a college program, for one academic year. NLI is accompanied by a financial aid agreement which is also binding on both parties.

For the Student College represents your future, take care not to simply give it away to just anyone.

For the College College coaches understand that recruiting is the lifeblood of their success. For many coaches, recruiting is a year-round commitment, even if they can’t formally recruit a student athlete. Don’t be surprised if they continue to recruit even after they’ve made you an offer.

Promise of scholarship An offer of a scholarship (partial or full) is not an obligation until you’ve signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI.) All college sports have a limited amount of scholarship dollars. Only the headcount sports (D1 Football and Basketball) are required to offer only full scholarships, while every other sport typically has to split scholarship money between a number of athletes. Only the most exceptional student athletes earn full scholarships for non-head count sports.

Assistance in the Admission Process Sometimes LHS students hope to utilize their athletic talent to help get them into a good college. Be aware that college coaches have limited influence in the admissions process for selective colleges. Just because they are recruiting you, doesn’t mean they’ll have the influence to help get a recruit admitted. Don’t “put all your eggs in one basket” unless you have a guarantee that the coach will be able to get you admitted into their college. Make sure your LHS coach; counselor and parents have been informed if a college coach guarantees admission to their institution.

Time can be used both for and against you Offers made by college coaches usually come with a short window to make a decision.

It’s not unusual for college coaches to make a verbal scholarship offers with an expiration date. They typically recruit multiple PSAs for each position and given your talents you may be at the top or bottom of their list. Either way they need to fill the spot on their roster and the sooner they do it, the more time they have to recruit other PSAs.

Offers to help a PSA in the admission process may come with requirements for the PSA to apply Early Decision or Early Decision II. Remember if you choose to apply Early Decision (I or II) to a college, that if you’re admitted, you’re obligated to attend that institution.

Keeping in touch If a college coach contacts you, but you choose not to respond, your actions (or inactions) may speak volumes about how hard a college coach recruits you. College coaches don’t typically want to spend time on PSAs that are not interested in competing for their school. If you’re not interested in competing for a college, let them know; if you’re not sure if you want to compete for them, it’s advisable to

8 respond to their outreach and to maintain communication with them until you know for sure where you’ll be going to college.

Being ‘officially’ recruited A PSA should register at the NCAA Eligibility Center, https://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp , during his junior year. Registering with the Eligibility Center will allow a PSA to participate in all aspects of the recruiting process including taking official visits to college campuses.

Official Visits A PSA can only take five ‘official’ visits, which are paid for by the college. However a PSA can unofficially visit a campus as many times as they’d like. These unofficial visits should be coordinated with the college coach, but the PSA needs to fully understand that they (not the program) are responsible for all of the costs associated with an unofficial visit.

9 Recruiting Strategies

Communication Work with the known (These are your current coaches) It’s common for college coaches to reach out to high school coaches about players they should recruit. So it’s important that you speak to your LHS coach about your plans to play in college. Let them know which college coaches have reached out to you, and which schools you’d like to play at. It’s very possible that they can help you in the recruiting process. LHS coaches are respected and experienced working with college coaches. It is wise to enlist their assistance.

Work with the less known (These are the coaches recruiting you) The college coaches are in ‘the driver’s seat’ and it’s important that you remember that owe you nothing until the NLI is signed. There’s a huge difference between ‘talking’ with a recruited athlete and recruiting an athlete. There are lots of rules governing what a coach can do when recruiting a student athlete. But just because they’ve sent you a letter expressing interest in you, doesn’t mean that that coach is prepared to offer you a scholarship or a spot on his team.

It’s recommended that you engage with coaches at institutions where you really want to go to school, even engaging with multiple coaches. There are very few rules regarding a PSA reaching out to a college coach, via phone, text or taking an unofficial visit (paid by the PSA) to a campus, with the exceptions of Dead or Quiet periods determined by the NCAA.

Exposure Play in front of them For most sports, it’s going to be helpful for a college coach to watch you play in person. Consider visiting college campuses where you hope to be recruited. Attend summer camps or regional camps where they might be able to watch you play in person.

Filling out athletic questionnaires Get on their radar! Go to their websites and fill out an athletic questionnaire. Respond to their emails, phone calls or letters. Have other resources site your talents and abilities…

Athletic resume Sometimes it helps to have a one-page document that contains your accolades, times (progressions) upcoming events where you’ll play, your NCAA ID number and coach contact information is super helpful to college coaches. Make sure to include your contact information as well.

10 Highlight reel/full game tape Many college coaches want to see highlight reels. Sometimes they want video from an entire game. Be prepared to deliver this information to multiple coaches. Update your highlight reel regularly. LHS has a HUDL account, make sure you know what type of information is posted for college coaches to review.

Timing Every sport has a different recruiting timeline. Remember that timing is also a tool to be used by college coaches. Your LHS coach is familiar with this timeline. This information is also available on the NCAA website. Where possible, this information is also included in this document.

Time Line All NCAA sport have official recruiting calendars, it’s important to know yours and to understand what college coaches can and cannot do in the recruiting process and when and how they are allowed to communicate with you. http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/resources/recruiting-calendars

11 Recruiting Terms:

This list of recruiting terms may help you better understand the recruiting process.

Blue Chip: Blue chip refers to a highly south after PSA; usually a PSA who is among the top players in his position across the nation.

Calendars: College coaches are restricted to certain times during the year when they can contact players. The type of contact is also delineated. The NCAA determines calendar dates. Terms used with regard to a recruiting calendar include: contact periods, dead periods, evaluation periods and quiet periods.

Camps: There are two types of camps: instructional and showcase. Instructional camps can last from one to eight weeks where players undergo intensive training to improve their skills. Showcase camps are usually held at universities where recruits display their athletic abilities in front of college coaches.

Clearinghouse: Now known as the NCAA Eligibility Center, is the governing body that determines if a PSA is eligible to be recruited by college coaches. Every PSA must be initially cleared by the Eligibility Center before they can participate in “official visits.”

Commitment: An oral or verbal commitment made by a PSA to a college athletic program. This commitment is non-binding and does not obligate either the PSA or college to offer a scholarship or spot on an athletic team. Only an official National Letter of Intent (NLI) is binding for a college program or PSA.

Contact: When a PSA and college coach meet face to face.

Contact Period: A period of time, determined by the NCAA Recruiting calendar (which varies by sport) when a college coach can meet with a PSA in person.

Dead Period: A period of time, determined by the NCAA recruiting calendar (which varies by sport) when college coaches are restricted from contacting a PSA.

Evaluation: An evaluation is when a college coach assesses a PSA’s academic or athletic abilities. Evaluations usually involve a coach or recruiter observing a game or practice.

Evaluation period: A set period of time, determined by the NCAA (which varies for each sport) when college coaches are permitted to make LHS campus visits (or other off-campus venues) to evaluate a PSA’s abilities. This usually involves a college coach visiting an LHS practice or game. In person evaluations are only permitted during set evaluation periods.

12 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS): NCAA Division 1A football programs. 85 full scholarships are available per team.

Football Championship Subdivision (FCS): NCAA Division 1AA football programs. 63 scholarships are available per team. Scholarships can be divided, not all roster players get full scholarships.

Gray shirt: A term used to describe a PSA who delays college enrollment until the spring semester, typically used by NCAA football programs.

PSA: Prospective Student Athlete. Any high school student athlete that’s considering to possibility to compete in college. A student is considered a PSA when they start 9th grade. The NCAA defines a male basketball player as a PSA at the beginning of 7th grade.

National Letter of Intent (NLI): An NLI is an official agreement between a PSA and a college athletic program. NLI is a financial agreement. This agreement is binding and pertains only to one year of athletics. Once a PSA has signed an NLI with a college program they can no longer be contacted by other college programs. NLIs always include some level of scholarship.

National Signing Day: The first Wednesday in February is the first time a recruited football PSA can sign an NLI. NLIs can be signed after this date.

Official Visit: When a college pays expenses for a PSA to visit their campus. These expenses include: transportation, room, meals and entertainment. Official visits shall not exceed 48 hours.

Quiet Period: A period of time, determined by the NCAA when college coaches may make in-person recruiting contacts only on the college campus.

Recruit: A PSA is considered a recruit when he engages in off-campus, in person contact with a coach; receives more than one telephone call from a college coach; is issued an NLI or makes an official visit to a college campus.

Redshirt: When a college PSA extends their eligibility to compete in college. Redshirts are required to sit out games, but may practice and take classes at the college they attend.

Unofficial Visit: When a PSA pays to costs to visit a college campus. The PSA may not receive any compensation from the college.

Walk-on recruit: A term that refers to a PSA who does not receive a scholarship as a recruit. The college program is not obligated to guarantee a roster spot on the team to a walk-on recruit.

13 Loyola High School Form 48H: High school PSAs need to fulfill NCAA eligibility requirements around academic rigor. The list below outlines the LHS courses the NCAA has approved to fulfill the 16 Core requirements. Check with your Counselor to assure you are taking the correct classes.

Loyola High School 2016 Form 48H

Loyola High School Form 48H 2016-2017 English

Course English Courses Weight

COLL READ/WRITE ENGLISH 1 ENGLISH 2 ENGLISH 2/H ENGLISH 3 ENGLISH 3/AP ENGLISH 4/AP MOD AMER NOVEL POETRY RHETORIC & COMP SHAKESPEARE SHAKESPEARE 2 SHORT FICTION WORLD LIT

Social Science

Course Social Sciences Courses Weight

AFRO-AMER STUD AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AP MACRO ECON AP MICRO ECON ECONOMICS EUROPEAN HISTORY/AP GEN. PSYCH. GOVERNMENT/AP HIST OF MEXICO HISTORY OF GERMANY HISTORY OF LOS ANGELES HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II HUMAN GEOGRAPHY MODERN US PSYCHOLOGY/AP

14 US HISTORY US HISTORY/AP WORLD HISTORY WORLD HISTORY/AP

Mathematics

Course Mathematics Courses Weight

ALG 2/H ALGEBRA 1 ALGEBRA 1A ALGEBRA 2 AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES CALCULUS CALCULUS AB/AP CALCULUS BC/AP COLLEGE ALGEBRA GEOMETRY GEOMETRY/H PRE-CAL/HON PRE-CALCULUS 1 PRE-CALCULUS 2 STATISTICS/AP

Natural/Physical Science

Course Natural/Physical Science Courses Lab Weight

ANATOMY & PHY X AP PHYSICS 1 X ASTRONOMY/H X BIOLOGY X BIOLOGY/AP X CHEM/H X CHEMISTRY X CHEMISTRY/AP X ENVIRON SCI/AP X GEOLOGY/H X OCEANOGRAPHY X PHYSICS X PHYSICS MECH/AP X

Additional Core Courses

Course Max Additional Courses Weight Credits

FRENCH 1

FRENCH 2

15 FRENCH 3

FRENCH 3/H

FRENCH 4/AP

HIST DE MEXICO

HONORS LATIN 3

LATIN 1

LATIN 2

LATIN 3

LATIN 4/AP

MANDARIN 1

MANDARIN 2

MANDARIN 3

MANDARIN 3/HON

MANDARIN 4

SPANISH 1

SPANISH 1/HON

SPANISH 2

SPANISH 2/HON

SPANISH 3

SPANISH 3/HON

SPANISH 4

SPANISH 4 LANGUAGE/AP

SPANISH 4 LITERATURE/AP

16 Basic NCAA eligibility requirements: If you want to compete in NCAA sports at a Division I school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to make sure you stay on track to meet initial- eligibility standards. If you have questions about your eligibility or the registration process, call the NCAA toll at 1-877-262-1492.

Grade 9 and 10 Consult with your counselor for a list of your high school’s NCAA core courses to make sure you take the right classes.

Grade 11 Check with your counselor to make sure you will graduate on time with the required number of NCAA core courses. Take the ACT or SAT and submit your scores to the NCAA using code 9999. Spring semester: Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org At the end of the year, ask your Counselor to ask Mrs. Morales to upload your official transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Grade 12 Finish your last NCAA core courses. Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary, and submit your scores to the NCAA using code 9999. Complete all academic and amateurism questions in your NCAA Eligibility Center account at eligibilitycenter.org. After you graduate, ask your counselor to submit your final official transcript with proof of graduation to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Division I Academic Eligibility To be eligible to compete in NCAA sports during your first year at a Division I school, you must graduate and meet ALL the following requirements: Complete 16 core courses: Four years of English Three years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) Two years of natural/physical science (including one year of lab science if your high school offers it) One additional year of English, math or natural/physical science Two years of social science Four additional years of English, math, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy

Complete 10 core courses: including seven in English, math or natural/physical science, before your seventh semester (by the end of your junior year.) Once you begin your seventh semester, you may not repeat or replace any of those 10 courses to improve your core-course GPA.

17 Earn at least a 2.3 GPA in your core courses. Earn an SAT combined score or ACT sum score matching your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale, which balances your test score and core-course GPA. If you have a low test score, you need a higher core- course GPA to be eligible. If you have a low core-course GPA, you need a higher test score to be eligible.

What if I don’t meet the requirements? If you have not met all the Division I academic requirements, you may not compete in your first year at college. However, if you qualify as an academic redshirt you may practice during your first term in college and receive an athletics scholarship for the entire year.

To qualify as an academic redshirt, you must graduate and meet ALL the following academic requirements: Complete 16 core courses: Four years of English Three years of math (Algebra 1 or higher) Two years of natural/physical science (including one year of lab science if your high school offers it) One additional year of English, math or natural/physical science Two years of social science Four additional years of English, math, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy Earn at least a 2.0 GPA in your core courses. Earn an SAT combined score or ACT sum score matching your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale.

If you are concerned you may not meet the Division I academic requirements, consider taking the following actions: Ask for advice and accountability from your high school counselor. Check in with the admissions or compliance office at the college you hope to attend.

Get tutoring or other study help. Graduate on time. Division I schools allow college-bound PSAs who graduate on-time to take one core course during the year after they graduate high school.

Avoid quick fixes through credit recovery programs. These courses may not be accepted by the NCAA.

Keep your coursework. If the NCAA Eligibility Center needs to review your record due to irregularities, you may be asked to provide your coursework.

Follow your high school's policies. The best thing to do is work within the rules.

18 Amateurism The NCAA promotes amateurism to create a level playing field for all PSAs. The young men and women who compete in college sports are students first, athletes second. If you want to compete in NCAA sports at a Division I school you must be an amateur athlete.

Additional Resources Play Division One sports: http://www.ncaa.org/PSAs/play-division-i-sports

Guidebook for the College-bound student-athlete: http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CBSA17.pdf

Additional NCAA Resources: https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/links?linksSubmit=ShowActiveLinks

Division I Academic Requirements

College-bound student-athletes will need to meet the following academic requirements to practice, receive athletics scholarships, and/or compete during their first year.

Core-Course Requirement Complete 16 core courses in the following areas: 4 years of English 3 years of math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered) 1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

Full Qualifier Academic Redshirt Complete 16 core courses: Complete 16 core courses Ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before the seventh semester (senior year) of high school Seven of the 10 core courses must be in English, math, or science Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.300 Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.000 Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core- Earn the ACT/SAT score matching course GPA on the Division I sliding scale (see your core-course GPA on the Division back page) I sliding scale (see back page) Graduate high school Graduate high school

Full Qualifier: College-bound student-athletes may practice, compete and receive athletics scholarship during their first year of enrollment at an NCAA Division I school.

Academic Redshirt: College-bound student-athletes may receive athletics scholarships during their first year of enrollment and may practice during their first regular academic term but may NOT compete during their first year of enrollment.

Nonqualifier: College-bound student-athletes cannot practice, receive athletics scholarships or compete during their first year of enrollment at an NCAA Division I school.

Updated: January 12, 2016 Page 1 of 2

2018 Division II New Academic Requirements

Initial-eligibility standards for NCAA Division II college-bound student-athletes are changing.

College-bound student-athletes first enrolling at an NCAA Division II school on or after August 1, 2018, need to meet new academic rules to practice, compete and receive athletics scholarships during their first year.

Core-Course Requirement 3 years of English 2 years of math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered) 2 years of social science 3 additional years of English, math or natural or physical science 4 additional years of English, math, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy

Full Qualifier Partial Qualifier Complete 16 core courses. Complete 16 core courses. Earn a core-course GPA of at least Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.200. 2.000. Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division II sliding core-course GPA on the Division II sliding scale (see back page). scale (see back page). Graduate high school. Graduate high school.

Full Qualifier: College-bound student-athletes may practice, compete and receive athletics scholarship during their first year of enrollment at an NCAA Division II school.

Partial Qualifier: College-bound student-athletes may receive athletics scholarships during their first year of enrollment and may practice during their first regular academic term but may NOT compete during their first year of enrollment.

Nonqualifier: College-bound student-athletes may not practice, compete or receive athletics scholarships during their first year of enrollment at an NCAA Division II school.

Test Scores If you take the current SAT before March 2016 and then take the redesigned SAT at a later date, the NCAA Eligibility Center will not combine section scores from the current and redesigned SAT when determining your initial eligibility. The NCAA Eligibility Center will only combine section scores from the same version of the test. Because the redesigned SAT varies in design and measures different academic concepts than the current SAT, a numerical score on the current test may not be equivalent to the same numerical score on the redesigned test.

Updated: January 12, 2016 Page 1 of 2

23 New SAT test and the Academic Index in the Ivy League January 15, 2016

The new 2016 SAT test has changed the Academic Index calculation for Ivy League athletes.

The Athletics Academic Index calculator, will still have the original Academic Index calculator based on the 2400 point scale, but Page 2 will have the formula for the new version of the SAT. Since the Ivy League treats the Academic Index as a confidential internal tool, the AI calculator (or any other online calculator) isn’t authorized by the Ivy League or endorsed in any way. People who have used it, however, have reported that the index number they have calculated has generally been within 1-2 points of the number calculated by an Ivy League coach.

It remains to be seen how the new SAT scores correlate with the old. It’s possible that after some data is collected that the correlation formula between the ACT and SAT may change. We’ll keep up on this and change it if necessary as we hear more. http://www.tier1athletics.org/category/ivy-league-academics/academic-index-ivy- league-academics/

Interpreting the Academic Index Number for Ivy League Athletes November 5, 2012

The number that you have calculated using the Academic Index calculator should only serve as a general guideline to help you plan your recruiting. Hitting certain numbers does not mean that you are assured of admission since many different factors go into determining admissibility.

The Academic Index is really a tool to evaluate large groups (teams, overall athletic cohort and entire student body.) It’s helpful to be able to see where you stand in relation to other students and athletes.

Below are interpretations of the strength of different AI ranges. These are based on interviews, articles and statements, but you should not consider them to be any sort of official guideline or standard.

Under 176 An Academic Index under 176 is below the minimum generally required to be recruited in the Ivy League.

177-190 This range as “possible”, but weak. Nationally known, big-time recruits in high profile sports may be okay with an AI in this range.

191-200 This is still on the weaker side, but scores in this range may be adequate for highly desirable athletes in certain programs.

201-210 This equates to about 1850 -1900 combined (on the old) SAT and 3.5 unweighted GPA and should put a recruit on fairly solid academic footing. Teams that tend to attract kids with stronger academics may want a little bit more.

Over 210 This is really where you want to be. With an AI over 210, it’s pretty unlikely that academics will be a deal killer in your athletic recruiting. http://www.tier1athletics.org/2012/11/05/interpreting-the-academic-index- number/

Using the Academic Index Number

It’s important to understand that your academic index doesn’t mean you’ll be admitted. It is, however, a useful yardstick to help you determine if your grades and test scores are in range to make you a potential recruit.

Interpreting your Academic Index score An excerpt from The Essential Guide to Ivy League Athletic Recruiting 2012:

25 “By mutual agreement, the minimum Academic Index to be admitted as an athlete in the Ivy League is 176. This was revised in 2012. The AI floor used to be 171. It’s very important that you realize this number is not a standard that will make you eligible to be admitted into an Ivy League school. Consider this number a minimum. In reality, a much higher AI is generally required of most athletes. To make it even more confusing, each school within the Ivy League has a different AI requirement. The rule states that the mean AI of all athletes on campus must fall within one standard deviation of the mean AI of the whole student body. If, for example, the average student on the Princeton campus has a higher Academic Index than the average Penn student, the Princeton athletic recruits must also meet a higher standard.”

“The general consensus is that SAT scores of 700 or better per section and a 3.5 GPA put the potential recruit on solid academic footing to be recruited just about anywhere. Ivy League coaches are looking for athletes who can make the grade with admissions, and just as importantly, they are looking for athletes who can compete and win at the Division I level.” http://www.tier1athletics.org/2012/10/01/academic-index-calculator-2016/

Baseball 11.7 NCAA scholarships available

Baseball at Loyola High School has a long and storied history. Hundreds of Cubs have continued to play baseball in college and at the professional level. LHS Coaches are well connected with college baseball coaches and professional scouts.

Freshman Year

Performance Typically freshman play on the LHS freshman team, but talented players may make the Junior Varsity team. What’s most important is getting playing time and at bats. Playing against older and stronger players can be helpful, but not always necessary as it might lend itself to poor fundamental execution.

Baseball is a speed game! Player need to be able to run fast, throw hard and swing quickly. Core strength development can help, but because there are some many other physical changes happening, it’s important not to do too much weight training, as you don’t want it to get in the way of normal physical development.

It seems like everyone is playing travel ball. Travel teams can start earlier than 6th grade, but it’s important to be careful about over training, baseball burnout or throwing out your arm.

Travel baseball takes place outside of high school season. Many entering Cubs hire private coaches to help them with the fundamentals of the game. Developing the proper swing and footwork is critical to do as a younger player.

Recruiting Rarely do college coaches consider looking at 9th graders, there’s usually too much physical development happening at this age, and it’s difficult for college coaches to know how eventual development might affect a players upper end capacity to play at an elite level. At this age, going to ‘Showcase Camps’ is really a moneymaker for the camps.

Typically college coaches don’t attend travel ball tournaments at this age either. Playing at Junior Olympics is just an opportunity to play against elite competition, which is always a good idea. Playing against elite talent will help a player understand where their skills put them against same aged talent.

27 Sophomore Year

Performance Summer before sophomore year, you should be looking to play for the LHS summer league team. This can be done in coordination with other travel or club teams. It’s important for pitcher to watch their pitch count. Young developing arms are particularly susceptible to injury do to over pitching. LHS and travel team coaches need to coordinate; so that pitchers don’t over pitch. Players and parents should be paying attention to over pitching.

It’s possible for a player to compete at the varsity level with LHS. Being accustomed facing bigger and stronger pitching is critical. Playing elite travel ball against older, stronger players can help prepare you to compete at the Varsity level.

Physical development happens at different times. It’s important to have core strength, proper nutrition and flexibility. Working with private coaches working on fundamentals, can be helpful, but be careful about over training. It’s also important to continue to develop one’s baseball knowledge. Baseball is a game of details and nuances, and sharper players can take advantage of others if they have a superior knowledge of the game.

Most sophomores should be at least be everyday JV players, contributing significantly. Pitchers need to understand the talent of older players. Pitching at the JV level as a sophomore depends upon how heavy the varsity pitching roster is. Always watch your pitch count.

Recruiting College coaches do not go to JV games, but they do attend travel ball tournaments during the summer. Performing against elite players during summer travel ball tournaments can get a sophomore noticed. Performing well at JO’s is also important. There are large regional showcase events happening during the summer, it’s advisable to joint a team that competes at these showcases (Atlanta and Phoenix)

Put together an athletic resume, highlight video, and fill out recruiting forms. Go to summer college camps if you’re interested in playing for the school. Email coaches your athletic resume and grades.

Rarely do college coaches make verbal offers to sophomores, but if you’re developing into someone special, physically, or with specific skills, verbal offers from college coaches are possible. Blue Chips recruits get the most looks, but college coaches know that these guys may get drafted. Keep competing at the highest level possible. Follow up right away with any college coach you might be interested in playing for in college.

28 Junior Year

Performance Play against the best talent you can! Elite showcases, top tier travel teams. You’ll need to be a varsity contributor, but just because you are a contributor, this doesn’t guarantee the PSA will be offered a chance to compete in college. The LHS coaching staff is going to make decisions that help the program be successful, so it’s important to understand that success on the field may or may not result in future opportunities for any particular PSA.

It’s helpful to have private coaching to polish fundamentals, to engage in weight training to develop your core muscles, to understand nutrition and how to get the most of your body, to develop and maintain flexibility, and to continue to develop your understanding of the game.

Keep playing for elite travel baseball teams and with the LHS summer team. Coordinate practice and game schedules and maintain pitch counts for the guys on the hill. Your performance in games against elite competition is very important.

Recruiting Baseball is a spring sport so junior year is an important time to get noticed because scholarship offers will likely happen after your junior year season but before your senior LHS season.

Talk to your coaches about your goals to play at the college level, and be realistic about your skills and ability. Update your highlight video (5 minutes max), athletic resume, and keep your grades up. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center during the spring of your senior year. Know your NCAA Clearinghouse ID number and put it on your Athletic Resume.

Your highlight video should include skills, grounding balls, swinging, jumping on fly balls. Show them your hand and footwork. Have your fundamentals polished. College coaches are going to want to know basic baseball metrics that include: Arm strength, home to first time, velocity numbers and 60-foot time. Show progression and development of these metrics on your athletic resume.

Your performance against other top talent is important. Statistics can be deceiving. College coaches will go to top-level baseball games where they can assess top talent, against top talent.

College coaches will make verbal offers after the season, like to see summer time competitions as well. Scholarship money is very limited per NCAA rules so college coaches often split scholarship money into smaller amounts to give a little bit to more players. Pitchers usually get the most money, but not always. LHS coaches will call college coaches for you and speak frankly about your talents and interest

College recruiting windows start July 1 through November. Verbal offers are usually made during the senior year. College coaches will attend regional showcases and elite tournaments during the summer. Performing well at these events can get you noticed.

30 Senior Year

Performance During the summer play at elite showcases and for top tier travel teams. Coordinate with your coaches so you can play for LHS summer team too. Work with trainer to develop core muscles and foundation strength. Continue to maintain your nutrition and flexibility. Private coaching can be helpful to continue to polish fundamental skills.

Recruiting Go to college summer camps where you want to play! Being a ‘recruited walk-on’ is common and may lead to making a team and earning a partial scholarship to play for the team the following years. College coaches may help get you into school but there may not be scholarship money for you as a freshman, but as a ‘recruited walk- on’ you’ll be given a true try out and consideration to play on the team.

Talk to the LHS coaching staff about your plans regularly. LHS coaches will call college coaches for you and speak frankly about your talents and interest. Keep in touch with college coaches throughout your senior year. Updated your athletic resumes and highlight videos with your fundamental skills and update your baseball recruiting metrics. Send transcripts to coaches too. It’s appropriate to show your progression from sophomore to junior year on your athletic resume.

Headfirst Camp is an opportunity for elite rising seniors to show their talent against elite talent.

The professional baseball draft happens in June and may loosen up space on college teams or within high school recruiting charts and may mean college coaches will be looking at new high school recruits to fill the space cleared by other players signing with professional teams. College coaches will continue recruiting throughout the summer after the senior year, but it’s not advisable to count on recruiting at this time as your primary strategy for getting recruited to play at the college level.

Websites for consideration:

Perfect game Baseball factory http://www.perfectgame.org/ https://www.baseballfactory.com/

Good information http://www.baseballessential.com/news/2016/08/25/high-school-players-guide- preparing-college-baseball/?utm_source=ABCA+Press+Box+-+August+30,+2016- 2&utm_campaign=Press+Box+083016-2&utm_medium=email

31 NCAA Division I Baseball Recruiting Calendar

August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017

(See NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.17.1 for Baseball Calendar Formula)

(a) August 1-21, 2016: Contact Period

(b) August 22 through September 8, 2016: Quiet Period

(d) November 7-10, 2016: Dead Period

(e) November 11, 2016 through February 28, 2017 Quiet Period [except for (1) below]:

(1) January 5-8, 2017: Dead Period

(f) March 1 through July 31, 2017 [except for (1) below]: Contact Period

(1) April 10-13, 2017: Dead Period

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32 Basketball 13 NCAA scholarships available

The success of the Loyola High School Basketball program has always based on the team concept, grounded in a strong grasp of basketball fundamentals, communication skills, understanding of game situations and self awareness of one’s own ability and willingness to fit into your role.

Freshman Year

Performance Most incoming freshman have previously playing competitive basketball prior to their arrival on campus, but this is not required to make the team. There is no real organized LHS summer program prior to the start of your freshman year. Due to the competitive nature of tryouts, it’s critical for players to have strong fundamental basketball skills and understanding of team concepts. Ball handling, rebounding, passing, shooting skills, as well as individual and team defensive concepts are critical if you plan to contribute to the Loyola basketball program.

Players will be expected to work on all facets of the game and to improve their basic knowledge of the game and how it’s played. Coaches will encourage players to play above their age if possible and to work on their personal areas of weakness in the game. It’s possible for highly talented freshman to make the Junior Varsity or Varsity team. Decisions about where to place a player are based on the amount of game playing time the player will get therefore maximizing his potential and enjoyment.

Recruiting Very few high school freshmen will catch the attention of college coaches. It’s important for a player to begin to understand his current strengths and potential as it relates to reach his goals about playing at the college level. A very small percentage of high school basketball players will be recruited to play at the NCAA Division 1 level; there are many other levels of basketball to consider beyond the top Division 1 programs. For some players, using their basketball skills to gain admission to a top academic school might be a more suitable goal.

While being realistic about his skills, a player should surround himself with people who can realistically assess his skills, as well as help him map out a course of action to improve to garner attention. Attending college camps may provide an opportunity to play against top competition in front of college coaches, however these camps can be expensive and attending them does not guarantee playing in front of college head coaches.

33 Sophomore Year

Performance Many Loyola basketball players play on summer AAU or ‘Travel’ basketball teams. But LHS also fields a summer team at both the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. Players are expected to coordinate their schedules to accommodate the LHS summer schedule, as well as other great basketball experiences. Playing together with LHS teammates helps foster knowledge of each player’s strength and builds stronger communication between players. Competition is a key to basketball growth and development of any player and this is why it’s important to play for the highest- level summer team that allows you significant playing time.

Physically teenage bodies are developing which why it’s also important to develop core strength, anaerobic endurance and explosiveness, mobility and to continue to focus on basketball fundamentals. The basketball program offers a summer lifting and conditioning program coordinated through Strength and Conditioning Coach Andre Woodert.

During the season a player needs to earn as much playing time as possible. Contributing at the varsity level is important as long as the player is getting playing time. Practicing against older, stronger and better players is also important to improving one’s game. If the player is not on the Varsity team, it’s important that he be contributing significantly to the JV team.

Recruiting This is the year to start filling out college recruiting questionnaires, putting together an athletic resume and building a highlight video. It’s advisable to play at college summer camps at this age. It’s even more important to be realistic about one’s talent. Typically only ‘Blue Chip’ athletes are invited to Elite college or Shoe Sponsored summer camps.

College coaches are allowed ‘Viewing periods’ during the month of July for club basketball programs. Take notice that they may be at AAU or ‘travel team’ games and tournaments. Fall viewing periods for College Coaches start in early September and run through mid October. College Coaches may stop by LHS practices during this window to watch the Varsity team up close. Spring ‘Viewing periods’ happen in April and May, this is when College Coaches start looking at juniors and sophomores.

Seniors player that are getting recruited can expect to have college coaches offer them official college visits, where they will be invited to campus at the expense of the college, as well as be offered ‘home visits’, a opportunity for the college coaches to come to the home to pitch their school, in the fall for the November Early Signing Period.

34 High school to college coach conversations are an important part of the college recruiting process. For this reason it’s important to let your LHS coaches know what your goals are. Are you looking to play at the NCAA Division 1 level or to use your basketball skills to get you noticed at elite academic colleges?

35 Junior Year

Performance Continue playing summer AAU or ‘Travel’ basketball at the highest level where you’ll see playing time and coordinate your playing schedule around LHS summer basketball. Continuing developing core strength, explosiveness, endurance and mobility along with basketball fundamentals continues to be a vital part of your development. Contributing to the LHS summer varsity team is important at this age. Blue Chip recruits may get invited to elite summer ‘shoe’ and college camps. Performing well at these camps will get help your garner interest.

Recruiting Junior year is a very important year to perform well academically. Update your highlight video and athletic resume. Fill out recruiting forms for colleges that have shown interest, as well as proactively contact schools that fit your profile and you have a realistic shot of impressing. Attend and perform well at College summer camps for programs you’re interested in playing for. Keep your social media from having any instances that would question your character or decision making! College coaches are listening and following. Be careful about bad mouthing programs or coaches.

College coaches can call recruits at the end of the school year. Have questions when college coaches call! Your LHS coaches can help you with this. There are companies who will promote you to D2 and D3 programs. These products can be expensive and may or may not be worth the cost.

College coaches like full game video, to watch you over the entirety of the game, not just when you make a good play. Talk to the LHS coaches about what you want to do in college, be realistic. Surround yourself with others who will also be realistic. College coaches will make verbal offers after the junior season, or during the summer before senior year.

A PSA should register at the NCAA Eligibility Center, https://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp , during his junior year. Registering with the Eligibility Center will allow a PSA to participate in all aspects of the recruiting process including taking official visits to college campuses.

It’s important to respond in a timely manner to any coach who contacts you. PSAs that don’t respond to coach initiated contact may be inadvertently communicating that they’re not interested in that college program. Regular communication with any college coaches at institutions at which the PSA may be interested in playing is a good practice.

36 Senior Year

Performance Play for AAU or ‘Travel’ teams, coordinate to play with LHS summer program as well. Attend College summer camps for programs where you might realistically be recruited. Continue to train to develop core muscles, endurance, explosiveness and general mobility. Work on fundamentals and overall knowledge of game and game situations. Contribute to varsity program and show leadership on team.

Recruiting Talk to LHS coaches about college plans and be realistic about your skills. Update your athletic resume and highlight video. College Coaches like to view entire game video so make sure you communicate with the LHS coaches about sending this information to College Coaches. Watch your social media footprint, coaches are listening and following!

Be realistic about your basketball skills and your goals for playing in college. Big time, NCAA Division 1 scholarships are limited, decide what you want from college…playing time, television time, gaining access to elite college academic programs.

‘Early Signing Period’ generally starts around November 11th,but College Coaches will continue to watch seniors play during the season. The ‘Late signing period’ generally starts around April 13t. Top programs get first shots at blue chips, other players may hear from coaches after the blue chips are signed.

Websites:

Maxpreps http://www.maxpreps.com/national/basketball.htm http://www.maxpreps.com/news/2j15aiaamESxjnYmlwIoPg/guiding-parents- through-the-recruiting-process.htm

37 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Recruiting Calendar

August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017

(See NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.17.2 for Men’s Basketball Calendar Formula)

Note: All live evaluations during recruiting periods shall be limited to regularly scheduled high school, preparatory school and two-year college contests/tournaments, practices and regular scholastic activities involving prospective student-athletes enrolled only at the institution where the regular scholastic activities occur. During the April evaluation period, evaluations shall be limited to nonscholastic events that are certified per NCAA Bylaw 13.18.

(a) August 1 through September 8, 2016: Quiet Period

(b) September 9 through November 6, 2016: Recruiting Period

(d) November 11, 2016 through March 29, 2017 [except for (1) below]: Recruiting Period

(1) December 24-26, 2016: Dead Period

(e) March 30 through April 6 (noon), 2017: Dead Period

(f) April 6 (noon)-19, 2017 [except for (1) below]: Recruiting Period

(1) April 10-13, 2017: Dead Period

(g) April 20 through July 5, 2017 [except for (1) - (4) below]: Quiet Period

(1) April 21-23, 2017 Evaluation Period (for certified events only)

(2) April 28-30, 2017 Evaluation Period (for certified events only)

(3) NBA Draft Combine: Evaluation Period (for combine only)

(4) May 18-26, 2017: Dead Period

38 (h) July 6-31, 2017 [except for (1) through (3) below]: Dead Period

(1) July 12 (5 p.m.) – 16 (5 p.m.): Evaluation Period

(2) July 19 (5 p.m.) – 23 (5 p.m.): Evaluation Period

(3) July 26 (5 p.m.) – 30 (5 p.m.): Evaluation Period

39 Cross Country (and Distance events in Track) 12.6 Scholarships allowed, to be shared with Track

Cross Country is considered one of the most demanding sports simply because of the competition; runners compete against themselves. The course sets up the challenge, but it’s the race within oneself that makes this sport so intense. College coaches measure runners by the times they post in regional invitational meets where the course is known and times can be compared to previous years. The remainder of the year is spent preparing for these events.

LHS has a very strong reputation for producing top college talent. You don’t have to be the #1 runner on the LHS team to get noticed by college coaches or run in college.

Freshman year

Performance Cubs are invited to participate in LHS Cross Country soon after they’re admitted to the school. 6:30am workouts start out short and progress to longer and more intense runs during the summer. Running, sprinting and core workouts are mixed in with long slow workouts. Team members are encouraged to run in local community 5K races and times are recorded. Mini inter-squad races also help prepare runners for the upcoming season. The top 30 runners on the squad are invited to attend camp in Mammoth where team members bond and workout together.

Recruiting Very rarely do freshman post times during the season that would garner a verbal scholarship offer, but college coaches do keep an eye on top performers through the year. It’s more likely that the high school coach might mention a freshman in a conversation with a college coach, as a runner to watch in the future. A runner’s performance, effort and commitment during their freshman year are all areas for a runner to make an impression on their coach.

Sophomore year

Performance Competitive high school distance runners rarely take time off from training for extended time. Cross country runners compete for the Track and Field team, running distance events during the spring semester and are encouraged to compete in local 5K races in their community to help keep them sharp. Participating in summer morning workouts and preparing for Mammoth camp are important for a sophomore distance runner. The top 30 LHS runners get invited to attend Mammoth Camp in August. It’s important for the runners time to continue to improve throughout the season, given that college coaches pay the closest attention to the end of the season regional meets.

Recruiting Posting top times during the season and at the CIF SS and state meet can make an impression upon college coaches. LHS coaches regularly speak with college coaches about up and coming runners. Being mentioned in these conversations could be helpful for the PSA, but college scholarship are not usually offered to PSAs at this age. It’s not uncommon for sophomores to put together an Athletic resume, however it’s uncommon for college coaches to make verbal commitments to sophomores, regardless of the times they are posting.

Create an athletic resume, go to college cross-country websites and fill out athletic recruiting forms. Talk with your coaches about your plans to compete in college.

41 Junior Year

Performance The times you post are most important. Year round training and practice competitions are the standard for PSAs going into their junior year. Nutrition, and flexibility are important daily activities for top distance runners. Distance runners don’t want to develop lots of muscle mass, but they do want to be firm. Plyometric training can help a runner develop an end of race “kick.” Participating in the Mammoth camp and posting pressing your teammates to post their best times is also important. It’s important for a junior to be a “Top 10 runner” someone who finishes every race in the top 10. End of season races are the most important races in which to produce.

Recruiting The end of season CIFF SS and California State meets are were college coaches engage with high school coaches and runners. These races are held at Mt. SAC and Woodward Park respectively.

Fill out college recruiting forms on individual college websites. Update and send out your athletic resume with updated times. It’s not uncommon for Blue Chip runners to get verbal offers at this time.

The LHS Cross Country program has an excellent reputation amongst college coaches, which is why it’s important to communicate to the coaches about your plans for college, and which colleges are of interest for you. Along with posting a great time at these meets, it’s advisable to send out an Athletic resume to the coaches of the programs at which you believe you could contribute and completing athletic recruiting questionnaire (online or via paper) and to putting yourself on the college admissions prospect lists.

42 Senior Year

Performance Summer is an important time to continue upon junior year success. Training with the LHS program during the summer, competing in local races and getting ready for Mammoth is important. Being a leader and top 10 runner all season is important. Placing well and posting good times at the big meets like the Mt. Sac invitational and big races are also important.

Recruiting It’s critical to communicate with the Loyola coaches about your plans to run in college. Knowing what you want out of your college experience is extremely helpful because the time commitment involved in running in college is significant, especially at the top collegiate programs.

College coaches will interact with seniors, their parents and the LHS high school coaches after big meets and through out the season. Make sure your goals to run in college are known to your parents and coaches.

Websites:

Dystatcal http://www.dyestatcal.com/

Prep Cal Track www.prepcaltrack.com

43 NCAA Division I Cross Country/Track and Field Recruiting Calendar

August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017

(See NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.17.8 for Cross Country/ Track and Field Calendar Formula)

(a) August 1-13, 2016: Quiet Period

(b) August 14 through December 11, 2016 [except (1) and (2) below]: Contact Period

(1) November 7-10, 2016: Dead Period

(2) November 19, 2016: Dead Period

(1) December 14-17, 2016: Dead Period

(d) January 3 through July 31, 2017 [except for (1) through (3) below]: Contact Period

Dead Period (1) March 10-11, 2017:

Dead Period (2) April 10-13, 2017:

Dead Period (3) June 7-10, 2017:

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44 Football Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS or NCAA Division 1A) 85 full scholarships available

Football Championship Subdivision (FCS or NCAA Division 1AA) 63 scholarships available

LHS has a long and storied football history. As a member of the LHS Football team you represent the next legacy of the program. Fortunately, the LHS coaching staff has a strong track record of developing, smart, strong and disciplined players who can contribute to college programs at a variety of levels.

Freshman Year

Performance Coming to the LHS football program with fundamental knowledge of the game is very helpful, but no required. A number of LHS players haven’t ever worn pads prior to freshman year. It’s important to attend LHS summer weight training class and summer football practices; this where the fundamentals of the program are beginning to be taught. The LHS Freshman football team does not make cuts. The team is competitive and the best and most dedicated players will see the most playing time, however everyone who wants to play football will gear up for the team.

A lot of physical and mental development happens during the freshman year. It’s important to understand the importance of daily, regular preparation will affect player development. Weight training and lifting correctly is a very important skill to learn and polish as a freshman. Maintaining healthy nutritional habits is also important. Mobility and speed a huge part of a football game, so developing explosiveness and flexibility are also important.

It’s also critical to learn the game. Understanding how your position coordinates with your teammates and understanding your roll on the field is paramount.

Freshman will play in the Spring Passing League. Players are still developing and contributing at an age appropriate level. Playing and contributing on the Freshman football team is appropriate at this time.

Recruiting Only in very rare occasions are freshman seriously recruited be college coaches at this age. Physical development is key to playing football at any level, so just playing against your peers and learning the game should be the goal at this level.

45 Generally speaking, college summer camps are essentially money-makers for colleges when freshman and sophomores attend them. Developing your own football skills and lifestyle habits are important at this level.

46 Sophomore Year

Performance Participation in summer weight lifting and LHS summer football practice is critical. Maintain core strength, nutrition, explosiveness, mobility and flexibly could mean the difference between starting and not playing at all. Be careful about overtraining. Natural physical development can be hampered by over training. Growth and improvement will happen gradually if you maintain an overall commitment to your own development. The LHS football program will provide most of the physical develop programming you need at this level. Beware of outside trainers promising unrealistic gains.

Players are still developing and contributing at an age appropriate level. JV contributors are doing just fine.

Sophomores will play in the Spring Passing League. Excelling against your peers is a great way to earn more playing time.

Recruiting Typically college coaches are NOT looking at sophomores, even if they’re on the varsity team. Attending college summer camps is not likely to make a difference for sophomores. There’s usually a lot of physical development at play for a college coach to get too excited about a sophomore player.

It’s appropriate to create and update your athletic resume and highlight reel if possible. It’s also appropriate to fill out college recruiting forms after the season.

47 Junior Year

Performance Participation in summer weight lifting and LHS summer football practice is critical. Continue to lift weights and train with LHS over the summer. The program at LHS will assure that you’re developing the right muscles and flexibility. Fine tuning your nutrition and endurance is also important at this level.

Contributing at the Varsity level is very important at this time. Your play against the best competition will begin to get you more playing time and may make college coaches take notice. Developing good habits in practice will help on Friday Night.

Recruiting Talk to LHS coaches about what you hope to do at the college level. Be realistic about your talents and size. College coaches will talk with LHS coaches about top recruits and their work ethic during their junior year. LHS coaches are well known and respected in the college coach ranks they can express your interest to play at the college level. College coaches will begin to ask for recruit’s transcripts. But simply sending out transcripts does not mean that you will be offered a scholarship or a spot on a college program. College coaches recruit multiple players for each position and continue to watch player development during the season and through the Spring Passing League.

Update your athletic resume and highlight video and send out this information to the college coaches you hope to play for in college. Fill out college recruiting forms. Attending college camps could be very helpful if you are realistic about your talents. Keep your social media footprint clean college coaches are paying attention and following what you post.

Make yourself familiar with NCAA academic recruiting standards. Know where you stand and if you might qualify for consideration at Ivy League colleges. Every Ivy League program uses an Academic Index (AI) to measure their recruits. College Coaches may make verbal offers to Blue Chip players during the junior year or over the summer.

48 Senior Year

Performance Participation in summer weight lifting and LHS summer football practice is critical. Continue to lift weights and train with LHS over the summer. Summer development is important if you plan to make an impact during the season.

Develop and maintain nutrition, physical strength, explosiveness and endurance. Physical development and gains you’ve made over the year may impact the position you will play and be recruited for by college coaches.

Your athletic performance at the varsity level is very important during the senior year.

Recruiting Update your athletic resume and highlight video and send this information out to the coaches or programs you hope to play for in college. Continue to fill out recruiting forms at colleges where you believe you’d be able to contribute.

Know the Viewing Periods and early signing periods. Blue Chip athletes will get early offers while your progress during the season may catch the eye of other level college coaches.

It’s also important to know that college recruiters will speak to LHS coaches about your character, relationship to others on the team and your engagement in the Loyola High School community. There’s a lot riding on athletic scholarships and these recruiters are considering a host of variables about each student-athlete as they decide whom they might add to their roster.

Talk to LHS coaches about what you’re looking to do in college and be realistic about your talents and abilities. Respond to college coach outreach. Tell the LHS coaches about any college coach contact you get during the season. Keep your social media footprint clean, college coaches are paying attention to what you’re posting.

It’s not uncommon for NCAA Division 3 or Division 1AA schools ask recruits to apply to their college under Early Decision (ED), the binding agreement with a college that implies if you’re admitted, you’ll attend that school. The nature of football recruiting puts college coaches in a position with the admissions offices at their school, especially at the most academically rigorous programs, to have some assurance that the student-athlete they’re recruiting will attend their school. Be aware that ED applications are binding for the student. If you’re recruited by a college, apply ED and get admitted, your recruiting process is over with any other college.

NCAA Recruiting Calendar: http://www.ncaa.org/student- athletes/resources/recruiting-calendars

NCAA Division I Bowl Subdivision Football Recruiting Calendar

August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017

(See NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.17.4.1 for Football Calendar Formula)

(a) August 1 through November 26, 2016 [except for (1) below]: Quiet Period

(1) Forty-two (42) evaluation days (54 for U.S. service academies) (see Bylaw 13.02.7.2) during the months of September, October and November, selected at the discretion of the institution and designated in writing in the office of the director of athletics; authorized off-campus recruiters shall not visit a prospective student-athlete’s educational institution on more than one calendar day during this period: Evaluation Period

(b) November 27, 2016, through January 28, 2017 [except for (1) and (2) below]: Contact Period

Six (6) in-person, off-campus contacts per prospective student-athlete shall be permitted during this time period with not more than one permitted in any one calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) or partial calendar week.

(1) December 11, 2016, for all junior college prospective student- athletes who intend to enroll midyear: Quiet Period

(2) December 12, 2016, through January 11, 2017: [applicable to all prospective student-athletes (see Bylaw 13.02.5.5.2)]: Dead Period

(d) January 30 through February 2, 2017: Dead Period

(e) February 3 through April 14, 2017: Quiet Period

(f) April 15 through May 31, 2017 [except for (g) below]: Evaluation Period

One hundred sixty-eight (168) evaluation days (216 for U.S. service academies) (see Bylaw 13.02.7.2) (excluding Memorial Day and Sundays) selected at the discretion of the member institution and designated in writing in the office of the director of athletics [as provided in (1) below]:

(1) An authorized off-campus recruiter may use one evaluation to

50 assess the prospective student-athlete’s athletics ability and one evaluation to assess the prospective student-athlete’s academic qualifications during this evaluation period. If an institution’s coaching staff member conducts both an athletics and an academic evaluation of the prospective student-athlete on the same day during this evaluation period, the institution shall be charged with the use of an academic evaluation only and shall be permitted to conduct a second athletics evaluation of the prospective student athlete on a separate day during this evaluation period.

(g) Those days in April/May not designated above for evaluation opportunities: Quiet Period (h) June 1 through July 31, 2017 [except for (1) below]: Quiet Period (1) June 26 through July 9, 2017: Dead Period

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51 NCAA Division I Championship Subdivision Football Recruiting Calendar

August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017

(See NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.17.4.2 for Football Calendar Formula)

(a) August 1 through November 26, 2016 [except for (1) below]: Quiet Period

(1) Forty-two (42) evaluation days (see Bylaw 13.02.7.2) during the Evaluation Period months of September, October and November, selected at the discretion of the institution and designated in writing in the office of the director of athletics; authorized off-campus recruiters shall not visit a prospective student-athlete’s educational institution on more than one calendar day during this period:

(b) November 27, 2016, through January 28, 2017 [except for (1) through Contact Period (8) below]:

Six (6) in-person off-campus contacts per prospective student-athlete shall be permitted during this time period with not more than one permitted in any one calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) or partial calendar week.

(1) December 11, 2016, for all junior college prospective student- Quiet Period athletes who intend to enroll midyear:

(2) December 12-15, 2016, for all junior college prospective student- Dead Period athletes who intend to enroll midyear:

(3) December 16-17, 2016, for all junior college prospective student- Quiet Period athletes who intend to enroll midyear:

(4) December 18, 2016: Quiet Period

(5) December 19, 2016, through January 3, 2017: Dead Period

(6) January 4-7, 2017, for all junior college prospective student- athletes who intend to enroll midyear: Quiet Period

(7) January 8, 2017: Quiet Period

(8) January 9-12, 2017: Dead Period

52 (c) January 29, 2017: Quiet Period

(d) January 30 through February 2, 2017: Dead Period

(e) February 3 through April 14, 2017: Quiet Period

(f) April 15 through May 31, 2017 [except for (g) below]: Evaluation Period

One hundred sixty-eight (168) evaluation days (see Bylaw 13.02.7.2) (excluding Memorial Day and Sundays) selected at the discretion of the member institution and designated in writing in the office of the director of athletics [as provided in (1) below]:

(1) An authorized off-campus recruiter may use one evaluation to assess the prospective student-athlete’s athletics ability and one evaluation to assess the prospective student-athlete’s academic qualifications during this evaluation period. If an institution’s coaching staff member conducts both an athletics and an academic evaluation of the prospective student-athlete on the same day during this evaluation period, the institution shall be charged with the use of an academics evaluation only and shall be permitted to conduct a second athletics evaluation of the prospective student athlete on a separate day during this evaluation period.

(g) Those days in April/May not designated above for evaluation opportunities: Quiet Period

(h) June 1 through July 31, 2017: Quiet Period

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53 Golf 4.5 NCAA scholarships available

The tremendous success of the LHS Golf program largely relies on two concepts: an intense commitment to the team concept by supporting other team members and the strong desire of individual team players to continue to work hard to improve their own game. Successful LHS Golf team members provide positive encouragement and offer a voice of experience to their teammates, at practice and in match play.

Golf is a sport where competitive tournament play will improve and polish a players game. The Southern California Professional Golf Association (SCPGA) is an organization that can introduce players to real tournament play on weekends, at golf courses across southern California at any age.

Freshman Year

Performance It’s not uncommon for incoming freshman to have prior tournament playing experience. Playing at age appropriate events, under the pressure of tournament play can help a player improve his game. And while it’s not a requirement for a freshman to already be playing in weekend SCPGA events, these competitions will provide valuable experience for players who hope to contribute to the LHS Golf program.

Some player will hire ‘swing coaches’ to help a player improve his game. Golf fundamentals are very important as a player hopes to make an impact for the Golf program. Grip, alignment, ball position and posture (GAPP) fundamentals are a key to every player’s game. Successful players will develop balance and their core muscle group. Muscle flexibility and managing proper nutrition also play a role in player development.

The JV Golf team typically keeps 12-15 players on the roster, while only the top five scores actually count toward winning a team golf match. The Varsity team keeps 8- 10 players.

Recruiting College coaches typically recruit at end of year CIF tournaments and pay close attention to SCPGA tournament scores and rankings. The Toyota Cup is a yearlong competition where a player’s score at weekend sponsored tournaments can affect regional rankings. It’s these regional rankings and posting an occasional

54 exceptionally low score that can get the attention of college coaches. High school freshman can also compete in American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) qualifying events where they can earn points that are tallied throughout the calendar year.

It’s not common for college golf coaches to make verbal offers to high school freshman, however placing well in SCPGA, AJGA and Toyota Cup events and tallying points for even of season competitions will definitely get a freshman noticed.

55 Sophomore Year

Performance It’s important for sophomores to continue to improve their individual game. Regular weekend tournament experience, combined with ‘Swing Coach’ support and continuing to develop a positive mental attitude are all components that will help improve a player’s game.

It’s important for a player to continue to polish his GAPP fundamentals and where possible strengthen his core muscles, overall flexibility and practice solid nutritional habits.

As a sophomore it’s appropriate for players who hope to compete in college to be a member of Varsity program. Typically players with the most tournament experience, solid fundamental skills and advance physical development play Varsity. A player’s age plays less of a role in their ability to contribute to team scoring.

Recruiting Competing against top competition at Toyota Cup events will get a player noticed by college coaches. Performance at other SCPGA events and AJGA events will also gain the attention of college coaches.

It’s not uncommon for Blue Chip golf recruits to be talked to by college coaches and for them to get verbal offers of commitment from these coaches. Top tier NCAA Division 1 programs usually make verbal offers to top sophomores at the end of the Toyota Cup season or after end of year CIF tournaments. Second tier Division 1 programs usually have to wait for their top tier competition to finish recruiting their classes before they can make offers to top golfers.

56 Junior Year

Performance The summer prior to junior year is a critical year for golfers who hope to play in college. Finishing in the Top 10 at SCPGA, AJGA, and Toyota Cup tournaments can make a huge difference for a golfer that hopes to play in college.

All of the elements that a player has refined over the previous years, are important especially important for players at this age. Core muscle development, balance, GAPP fundamentals, flexibility and practicing good nutritional habits will help a player play his best golf.

Recruiting Regular Top 10 finishes at CIF tournaments, Toyota Cup events and in AJGA play will get a player noticed by college coaches. While most of the top tier NCAA Division 1 programs have solidified their recruiting class by the summer of a player’s junior year, other college programs are typically still looking for talented players to round out their recruiting classes are talking with and watching top uncommitted junior level players. A player with grit and focus that can drop an occasional 65 will also get noticed by college coaches.

A golfer planning to play in college will need to register with the NCAA eligibility center during his junior year, (typically in the spring semester.) This means a player will need to send his official SAT or ACT test scores along with an official LHS transcript (including all junior year grades) to the Eligibility Center, in order to be offered a National Letter of Intent (NLI), be offered official NCAA campus visits or receive anytime of athletic scholarships.

57 Senior Year

Performance Seniors who have competed for the LHS Golf program take great pride in their golf performances during their senior year. Supporting their teammates and competing for Loyola is especially sweet for seniors.

Recruiting Typically college coaches do not recruit high school seniors. However a player who peaks at this time might find himself in a position to earn a recruited walk-on spot for a college program.

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All Other Sports · November 7-10, 2016 (Monday through Thursday of the initial week for the fall signing of the National Letter of Intent).

Dead Periods · April 10-13, 2017 (Monday through Thursday of the initial week for the spring signing of the National Letter of Intent).

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59 Lacrosse 12.6 NCAA scholarships available

The success of LHS Lacrosse (LAX) is largely based on the commitment of the players and coaching staff to improving their skills year round. While physical development plays a large role in a player’s recruiting trajectory, his game knowledge, skills with and without the ball, his speed, power and explosiveness all play an important role in a player’s ability to continue to compete at the college level. LHS LAX is fully committed to helping players become the best player they can be on the field and the best person they can be off of it.

Freshman Year

Performance Regular play against the best possible competition will help improve your skills and talents on the field. It is not critical to be starting at the varsity level for LHS in order to get noticed; it is important that a player works to continue to improve his skills, quickness, strength, explosiveness and endurance.

Stick skills can consistently be polished. Your game and talents will need to continue to grow through out the year, don’t become complacent with your skill set. Working on your off-hand skills will pay off in the future. Obviously nutrition also plays an important role in performance and personal development.

Overall athletic skill can help a player on the field as well. Many lacrosse players participate in other organized sports during the off-season. Combining other athletic skills and continually polishing your lacrosse specific skills compliment a complete player.

On the east coast lacrosse is a very popular sport, so when possible, a west coast player should work to improve his skills and play against the best competition.

Recruiting College coaches are in full recruiting mode at this time in a player’s career. They will speak with high school and club coaches looking for the most talented and skilled players as young as 7th or 8th grade. It’s critical to be playing against elite talent and attending regional showcase events and college based camps and clinics. There are summer circuit opportunities in which you can play in front of college coaches. It’s advisable to participate in these programs when possible.

60 Now is the time to put together a highlight reel and athletic resume. It’s appropriate to send this information to college coaches even during the summer before 9th grade, especially for very talented players. If it’s your first year on the team, understand that you won’t have enough material to send an impressive highlight reel, but it is important to continue to play against.

Blue Chip recruits may receive verbal offers from top college lacrosse coaches at this time.

Sophomore Year

Performance A player’s skills always need to continue to improve. Being a contributor to the LHS varsity program will get a player noticed. This along with playing for traveling club lacrosse programs will maximize a player’s skill set.

Recruiting A bulk of lacrosse recruiting happens in the summer between the sophomore and junior year. So sophomore year is an important time for lacrosse PSAs. Blue chip players are usually verbally offered before or during a PSA’s freshman year, and then college coaches look to fill out their recruiting classes with high school sophomores.

Once the top programs have made offers to their recruiting classes, the second tier college programs step in to recruit at this time in a player’s career. So again, it’s important for a player to compete against the best possible completion and to attend regional recruiting camps.

Updating a player’s highlight reel and communicating with college coaches is a necessity at this stage in the recruiting process. If you’re interested in playing for a specific college and that coach has not reached out to you, then you need to reach out to him (and maybe some of the other coaches in his conference.)

Because college recruiting is based a great deal on a player’s skill set (because most player’s bodies have not yet fully developed at this age) showcasing your skills is critical. It’s easiest to do this in front of a college coach at a camp. Highlight reels can suffice or confirm your talents.

62 Junior Year

Performance It’s important for a PSA to continue to play and compete against the best possible competition. It’s in these situations where players can improve their skills. Starting for the LHS program and contributing to team success is still an important endeavor. College coaches don’t want to see committed recruits playing at half speed at anytime.

Recruiting Most lacrosse recruiting happens in the summer between the sophomore and junior year.

For many college programs, they don’t recruit juniors because they’ve already filled their recruiting class. However if you have been in touch with college coaches about playing for their program, you should still reach out to them, in case they have movement on their recruiting roster. Playing in front of them can help.

Updating your highlight reel and reaching out to college coaches at programs you’re interested in playing for is still a worthwhile activity. Spots in a colleges recruiting class may become available where other recruited PSAs opt out of early made verbal offers. Generally speaking, most college lacrosse recruiting classes are set or nearly set two years in advance.

63 Senior Year

Performance Contributing to the success of the LHS lacrosse program is important for seniors. Your leadership and experience can translate directly into victories and help younger players identify what it takes to win games.

Recruiting For seniors who have not yet committed to a program, it’s important to continue to communicate with college coaches at programs where the player wants to compete. Non-premier college lacrosse programs may still need to fill roster spots, so senior PSAs may still reach out to college coaches and find success.

A PSA may consider taking a post-graduate year after graduating from LHS, in order to continue to develop their game and get exposure playing in front of college coaches. And while attending a post-graduate (PG) school doesn’t affect a player’s college eligibility, it may not be the best fit for Loyola Cubs. Academically speaking, Loyola Cubs may not benefit from taking a PG year. PG schools are often expensive and playing at this level does not guarantee that a PSA will get additional offers to compete at the college level.

64 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Recruiting Calendar August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017

(See NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.17.5 for Men’s Lacrosse Calendar Formula)

(a) August 1, 2016: Contact Period (b) August 2-8, 2016: Quiet Period

(d) September 1 through October 31, 2016: Contact Period (No Lacrosse Evaluations)

(e) November 1-20, 2016 [except for (1) below]: Contact Period

(1) November 7-10, 2016: Dead Period

(f) November 21-27, 2016: Dead Period

(g) November 28 - December 23, 2016: Quiet Period

(h) December 24, 2016 through January 1, 2017: Dead Period

(i) January 2-16, 2017: Contact Period (No Lacrosse Evaluations)

(j) January 17 through February 28, 2017: Quiet Period

(k) March 1 through May 25, 2017 [except for (1) below]: Contact Period

(1) April 10-13, 2017: Dead Period

(l) May 26-30 (noon), 2017: Dead Period

(m) May 30 (noon) through July 31, 2017 [except for (1) below]: Contact Period

(1) July 2-6, 2017: Dead Period

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65 Soccer 9.9 NCAA scholarships available

The Loyola Soccer program has achieved amazing success at the state and national level over the past two decades. But there’s no mystery surrounding their success! Playing for Loyola soccer means working hard both on and off the field, communicating with your teammates and the coaching staff, believing the process, committing to the soccer family, balancing a rigorous academic course load and having fun along the way. Loyola soccer players strive for excellence in every aspect of their lives.

Freshman Year

Performance A player should be working and polishing his fundamental soccer skills prior to arrival at LHS. Physical development plays a role in every player’s ability to compete, so it’s important to have overall core strength, explosive speed and good endurance ability appropriate for the player’s own development. A practicing understanding of nutrition and flexibility will also serve a player well as they mature and develop.

The average LHS soccer player comes to school with some club soccer experience, many have previously attended the summer LHS soccer camp. There are no summer workouts for incoming freshman, so it’s advisable for a player to play at the highest level of club soccer where they’ll see significant playing time.

Loyola freshman who hope to make an impact in the program should be seeing significant playing time on the freshman or JV squad. Playing time is important as it refines a player’s skill, understanding of game situations and familiarity with his teammates.

Players may choose to work with private coaches to improve their fundamental skills or overall physical presence on the field.

There are a variety of opportunities for players to gain experience playing against elite competition at local and regional tournaments or competing against older and stronger players.

Recruiting Typically college coaches do not recruit high school freshman, simply because physical development and maturity can play a significant role on the soccer field. It might be a bit early for a player to put together a highlight video or athletic resume.

Players at this level often attend ID Camps, hosted by regional associations or college coaches. However, playing well at ID Camps or against elite talent at regional showcase tournaments might help a coach notice a player in future seasons.

67 Sophomore Year

Performance Players should plan to participate on the LHS summer soccer team, and coordinate games and practice schedules with their club team. Physical development of the players core muscle group, improved quickness and overall speed, along with directional mobility all play a role in a player’s performance on the field. Practicing good nutritional habits and making flexibility a priority are important as a player develops at this level.

Sophomores should be making an impact on the JV team, earning significant playing time and contributing to the team’s success through coordination with his teammates.

Players may choose to work with private coaches to improve their fundamental skills or overall physical presence on the field.

There are a variety of opportunities for players to gain experience playing against elite competition at local and regional tournaments or competing against older and stronger players.

Recruiting This is the year to start putting together athletic resumes and highlight videos. It’s also important to fill out online recruiting forms for programs the player hopes to play for in college. It’s not uncommon to after filling out recruiting forms, to submit to a college coach a player’s athletic resume and highlight video.

Attending summer ID Camps is another way for a player to gain the notice of a college coach. These camps tend to attract elite talent, and it’s against this talent that a player can make an impact on a college coach. Just be aware that these camps are for-profit entities, most campers are not going to get a lot of looks from college coaches.

It’s important for a player to begin to have conversations with their coaches about the player’s plans to play in college. Some players hope to play for elite college programs, while other players hope to use their athletic skills to help them gain access to elite academic colleges.

68 Junior Year

Performance It’s important for a junior to be contributing to the LHS Varsity squad. This is where the player will be able to compete against the best possible talent, refine his fundamental skills, showcase his own talent and sync up his timing with his teammates. Playing at the elite club level will help a player prepare for this level of competition. Club teams will play in regional showcase tournaments where college coaches will be able to assess a player’s skill compared to the best possible talent.

Players may continue to employ private coaches to improve a player’s fundamental skills and overall speed and mobility. At this level a player’s core strength and explosive speed will be tested in the game and at practice. Proper nutrition and flexibility are also important habits for players as they expect to compete against the best talent. A player’s game knowledge is also very important at this level. Players who understand the game and can identify an opponent’s tendencies will have a distinct advantage against their opponent.

Recruiting A player needs to continue to share his plans to play at the college level with his coaches. It’s common for college coaches to consult with high school coaches about players on their team. Loyola High School’s long history of producing high quality college soccer players means that college coaches will be calling your high school coach. A player should play for the LHS summer soccer squad and coordinate his practice and game schedule with the Club team he plays for over the summer.

Sending out updated athletic resumes and highlight videos to the college coaches where the player hopes to play is the best way to keep a player on a college coach’s ‘radar.’ A player should respond to college coach inquiries expeditiously. Not following up with college coaches who reach out to the player sends the message that the player is not interested in playing for that program and that coach.

Juniors will complete the NCAA Eligibility Center online forms to assure that college coaches know a player is eligible to play in college. Blue Chip juniors can get verbal offers during the school year or during the summer as they compete in front of college coaches.

Attending summer camp at the colleges where a player hopes to compete is another way to get a college coach’s attention. Regional ID Camps will attract lots of college coaches, so playing at these showcases when invited is a good way to get noticed by college coaches. It’s advisable to attend camps where the college coach you want to play for will be in attendance.

69 Senior Year

Performance The player’s senior season is still important if a player has not yet been recruited to play at the college level. Playing against elite competition at regional showcase events is a great way for a player to make an impression upon college coaches.

Maintaining a balanced body, core strength, flexibility, and explosive speed is essential for a player to compete against the best talent. Practicing good nutritional habits is also important to athletic performance.

Winning teams get a lot of college coach attention, so helping the LHS squad achieve success is another way to get noticed by college coaches. Understanding the nuances of the game, and coordinating with teammates help to achieve this success.

Recruiting College recruiting continues through the high school soccer season. College coaches at lower level programs have to wait until top tier programs have secured their recruits before making all of their offers. This means keeping the player’s athletic resume and highlight video up to date is important. Following up with college programs where the player wants to play and responding to all college coach inquiries can make the difference between being a recruited player or a walk-on at a college.

Summer ID Camps are still a viable option as a recruiting tool for rising seniors. Playing against elite competition at showcase events and attending summer college camps are both appropriate tools to get noticed by college coaches.

Web resources:

Max Preps http://www.maxpreps.com/national/soccer.htm

Top Drawer Soccer https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/search/?area=commitments

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Soccer and Men’s Water Polo Dead Periods

· January 30- February 2, 2017 (Monday through Thursday of the initial week for the signing of the National Letter of Intent).

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71 Swimming and Diving 9.9 NCAA scholarships available

The Loyola High School swimming program has a long tradition of producing high quality, disciplined swimmers. The program requires commitment throughout the year, and it promotes camaraderie, friendship and the pride of competing against the best swimmers in California.

Freshman Year

Performance Most members of the LHS swim team already have experience competing in the pool but it’s not a requirement to make the team.

Practice time is an important time for a swimmer to improve his technic. The discipline a swimmer demonstrates at this age can set the tone for his own development as a swimmer.

Many swimmers will compete for local swim clubs during the off-season. This time in the pool and experience against competition can help a swimmer improve his times.

Recruiting The times a swimmer posts at this age generally don’t get noticed by college coaches. Elite swimmers might catch the interest of a college coach but it’s rare. What’s important is that a swimmer continues to improve his times.

It’s not important to reach out to college coaches at this time and attending swim camps at colleges usually won’t get a swimmer noticed at this time. However it is important for a swimmer to open to learning and trying new training strategies and these techniques can be identified at swim camps.

72 Sophomore Year

Performance Progress continues to be an important factor at this age. Some sophomores may be asked to swim at the varsity level, but it’s not critical. Swimmers need to continue to be open to coaching and learning new techniques.

Because physical development plays a large role in swimming, it’s most important that the swimmer continue to demonstrate discipline and consistence in the pool.

Coaches are looking for swimmers who show a desire to continue to improve their strokes. It’s important for a swimmer to continue to develop his flexibility, good nutritional habits and explosive power at this age. Swimming year round against the best possible competition is very important at this age. Making improvements in all of your events is also very important. Because the success of the team will enhance the swimming experience at LHS, it’s important for the swimmer to be a supportive teammate to every member of the team. Supporting and challenging teammates in the water can improve all members of the team.

Recruiting Typically, college coaches don’t spend much time considering sophomore times, what’s most important at this level is development of technique and speed. PSAs can attend summer swim camps, but there isn’t much recruiting happening with sophomores unless they are elite. There are rules governing how a college coach can interact with a PSA.

Junior Year

Performance This is the year a swimmer should be posting impressive times. Swimmers should be contributing at the varsity level in at least one event. It can be helpful if a swimmer can post competitive times in multiple events. Posting competitive progress times in multiple events can be helpful to both the swimmer and the team.

Recruiting Because high school swimming is a spring sport it’s important in the college recruiting process that a swimmer post best times during their junior year for recruiting purposes. College coaches will monitor posted times at sanctioned events across the country. Swimmers may start to get mailings from college coaches and it’s important to respond to any outreach from a college coach at a college the swimmer is interested in attending.

College coaches need to know a PSA is cleared to be recruited before they invest time in the recruiting process. The PSA can consult their counselor if they need help with this process.

Juniors need to talk with the LHS coaching staff regarding their interests to compete at the college level. The LHS coaching staff can be helpful in the recruiting process. The coaches have extensive experience preparing swimmers to compete in college and they can help a swimmer communicate with a college coach.

The college recruiting process is guided by the times a swimmer is posting during the season. College coaches can officially begin calling PSAs in July of their junior year. Elite swimmers are offered scholarships or roster spots first. Once these swimmers have committed, college coaches begin recruiting PSAs with slower times.

74 Senior Year

Performance Posting progressive improved times could be helpful for swimmers who have not already been contacted by college coaches. Swimmers should compete at sanctioned swim meets and keep make sure their times are communicated to college coaches at institutions in which they are most interested in attending.

Recruiting College coaches will continue to recruit PSAs during the fall. PSA’s should compete at sanctioned swim meets and post times that reflect their development and improvement.

Recruited PSAs get five official visits, which are usually offered in the fall. It’s important for a PSA to take official visits at college in which they are most interested. These visits can provide context for the type of program the college coaches are running and whether or not the program is a good fit for the PSA.

Because high school swimming is a spring sport, it’s possible for PSAs to get recruited late into their senior year, but these roster spots are based on the college teams needs. It is prudent for a PSA to make decisions about colleges during the standard college matriculation process and not wait for the late recruiting period as the high school swim season concludes.

Diving: College Diving is lumped together with Swimming and while they often share resources and scholarship money, there are fewer divers in college. Some college swim programs don’t even have diving teams, while others commit varied levels of resources to the program. For divers who want to compete in college, they really need to work with their individual diving coaches in order to identify programs where they can compete based on their talent.

Where programs exist, it’s more likely that a college diver will get help with the college admissions process, rather than be offered scholarship money to dive for a team, so it’s especially important for college divers to seek out college experiences that match their own life and career goals, rather than attend a school simply to continue to compete in diving.

High school divers can attract attention from college coaches by competing state and national diving meets and Junior Olympic competitions. It’s at these events where college diving coaches take notice of PSAs.

Websites:

USA Swimming: Fantastic resources for competitive swimmers. http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=2071

College Swimming Standards https://www.collegeswimming.com/recruiting/

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All Other Sports · November 7-10, 2016 (Monday through Thursday of the initial week for the fall signing of the National Letter of Intent).

Dead Periods · April 10-13, 2017 (Monday through Thursday of the initial week for the spring signing of the National Letter of Intent).

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77 Tennis 4.5 NCAA scholarships available

Most tennis players play an individual sport, without the camaraderie of being a member of team. That’s not the case for LHS tennis. Individual players can excel at a member of the LHS tennis program, but the experience is always enhanced by the team experience. Weather it’s playing doubles or supporting a teammate as he competes in a match, the LHS Tennis program helps to develop the whole tennis player; as a competitor and as a man for others. Being a part of the supportive network of team members can be a very powerful experience for a tennis player who’s accustom to traveling to tournaments with their parents and playing alone in matches.

Freshman Year

Performance Freshmen come to the LHS program with a variety of competitive tennis experience. Some players have significant United States Tennis Association (USTA) or International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament experience, while others are regular competitors at their local tennis club.

There are no summer LHS tennis events, incoming players are expected to play in local tournaments or at USTA or ITF sponsored events. Most players work with a teaching professional to improve and strengthen their gams and refine their fundamental skills while playing regional tournaments with family members. And while it’s not a requirement to participate in these competitions, it is extremely helpful to play in competitive tournaments to polish a player’s skills and mental toughness.

Recruiting College coaches don’t typically recruit high school freshman tennis players as the player’s physical development and maturity has probably not yet taken place. However, having success competing in USTA or ITF tournaments against age group competition will build a player’s ranking and begin to catch the attention of college coaches.

78 Sophomore Year

Performance Successful LHS tennis players play USTA and ITF tournaments all year long. Sophomores who have polished their fundamental skills, strength and court quickness will be contributing as a top player for either the JV squad or in some regular capacity with the Varsity team. The LHS team experience and support can significantly affect the demeanor of a player, either in singles or doubles by infusing a level of support psychologically and emotionally. Winning a match that determines the outcome of a close team effort can bring players closer together as a unit.

Recruiting College recruiting may start as early as sophomore year. College coaches keep close tabs on USTA rankings, winning or doing well at large USTA and ITF tournaments can greatly increase a player’s chances for getting the attention of college coaches. College coaches reply largely on tournament results. It’s important for the recruited player to seek out an understanding of the team concept at various college programs.

79 Junior Year

Performance Top performers may be called to play doubles or singles, depending upon the competition. Because doubles wins count equally to singles wins, pairing up with a teammate to win doubles matches can contribute significantly to the outcome of team play.

Top recruited tennis players should be competing regularly at weekend USTA or ITF tournaments.

Recruiting College tennis coaches are certainly paling attention to player performances against the best talent at USTA and ITF tournaments. Now is the time to prepare an athletic resume, with the latest USTA and ITF rankings. It’s valuable to show progression on an athletic resume, so if a player continues to make strides toward the top of their age group rankings this information should be included.

80 Senior Year

Performance Top players will be regular contributors at the Varsity level. These players may be called to play singles or doubles depending upon the competition. Seniors should continue to play in weekend USTA and ITF tournaments.

Recruiting College coaches will continue to recruit top ranked USTA and ITF players. Top players may be offered an opportunity to take ‘official campus visits’ which are paid trips to stay on a college campus, meet current college team players and get to know the coaching staff. If a player is highly interested in a particular college program and is offered an ‘official visit’ its advisable to consider taking this visit, as it can help both the player and the college coach determine if the program is a good fit for the player.

Websites:

United States Tennis Association https://www.usta.com/Coaches-Organizers/high_school_tennis/

International Tennis Federation http://www.itftennis.com/juniors/home.aspx

81 NCAA Division 1 Recruiting Calendar Dead and Quiet Periods in Sports for which No Recruiting Calendar has been Established

All Other Sports · November 7-10, 2016 (Monday through Thursday of the initial week for the fall signing of the National Letter of Intent).

Dead Periods · April 10-13, 2017 (Monday through Thursday of the initial week for the spring signing of the National Letter of Intent).

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82 Track and Field 14.6 scholarships allowed by the NCAA (shared with Cross Country)

Track and Field includes a variety of events, encompassing an assortment of skills and talents, but they all have one factor in common, they’re all measurable activities. Track and Field is an objective sport, the times you run and the distance you jump and throw are quantifiable and easily assessed by college coaches. Athletes are recruited after posting exceptional numbers.

Freshman Year

Performance Students may participate in private Track and Field clubs prior to their freshman year, but it’s not a requirement to make the LHS Track and Field Team.

What’s important at this age is to begin to understand the techniques and skills required to excel at a particular event. Raw talent may get you noticed at this age, but understanding the proper techniques for running, jumping or throwing particular events is essential at this level. LHS coaches spend most of their time working on technique and improving specific skills, but students may decide to pursue private coaching or weight training instruction on their own as well.

Developing a strong work ethic is also critical at this age. It’s more than simply putting in practice or weight training time; it’s understanding the student’s own strengths and weaknesses and addressing them at practice. It’s also important to learn and practice proper nutrition and stretching. These are lifelong lessons that will help a student succeed in the future. Physical maturity also plays a significant role in performance. Practice, strength, nutrition and flexibility all compliment physical maturity.

Recruiting It’s not critical at this age to be exceptional at any given event, especially because of the role physical maturity plays in performance. Developing good habits that will help the student as he matures is most important at this age. If a student is posting elite times, jumps or throws, college coaches may take notice of a student at this age, but few students catch a college coach’s attention at this age. The high school Track and Field season is highly concentrated and physically demanding, but some students will participate in ‘All Comer’ track and field events hosted by community

83 colleges and local community centers. Participating in these events during the off- season is an option for students who want to get more competition practice.

It’s not important to reach out to college coaches or to attend college summer camps at this age. If the student has posted times, heights or distances that are considered elite, college coaches will take notice. Going to summer camps at this age may more be a function of resources rather than talent or getting noticed.

Sophomore Year

Performance Physical maturity happens on it’s own timetable. Sophomore summer is typically a time of transition. Track and Field events require maintaining some level of fitness throughout the year, but it’s not realistic to think a student can sustain peak level of performance all year long. Maintaining good nutrition habits, flexibility and getting enough sleep during the off-season is also important.

Some students may continue their affiliation with outside track clubs or competing in national or local competitions. Many Track and Field athletes compete in other sports during the off-season. The Loyola Track and Field program offers an opportunity to train off season, with an emphasis on developing technique, flexibility and appropriate muscle mass. It’s important to take steps to avoid injury that can affect performance during the Track and Field season. It’s important in high school track that a student is preparing to peak in June, this is when league, regional and state competitions take place.

Weight lifting, working with LHS coaches and participating in summer track and field events are all options but required of students. Successful sophomores work to improve their technique and event skill sets from the previous year.

Recruiting Some students will begin to put together their one-page Athletic Resumes. These resumes contain student contact information, PR’s, coach contact information and planned upcoming events in which they will be competing. Athletic Resumes need to be updated regularly. It’s advisable to send an Athletic Resume to a college coach if your times, jumps or throws are competitive for his college level team. If you’re not posting results comparable to the college athletes already on his team, hold off on sending an Athletic Resume until your times, jumps and throws are competitive for his college squad.

Posting elite times, jumps or throws may catch the attention of college coaches. If a student is receiving letters from college coaches, it’s important to respond to them. Every coaching staff has their own preferences around recruiting, so it’s important to follow through on the steps they request if you’re interested in continue to be recruited. The NCAA has very specific rules around what college coaches may or may not do with regard to recruiting, don’t be crushed because a college coach has not reached out to you.

Start working with you LHS counselor to discuss the types of colleges that might fit best for your academic interests and performance. It’s important to respond in a timely manner to any coach who contacts you. PSAs that don’t respond to coach initiated contact may be inadvertently communicating that they’re not interested in

85 that college program. Regular communication with any college coaches at institutions at which the PSA may be interested in playing is a good practice.

86 Junior Year

Performance It’s critical to continue to maintain good habits during the summer before your Junior year. The Junior year is critical because Track and Field is a spring sport. Peaking during league, regional and state meets means a student will get more exposure to college coaches. A student’s work ethic, refining technique, ability to improve their weaknesses, maintain nutrition and sleep habits will reflect on the stopwatch or the tape measure.

Weight lifting, working with LHS coaches and participating in summer track and field events are all options but required of students. Successful juniors work to improve their technique and event skill sets from the previous year.

Recruiting The college matriculation calendar makes posting elite times, jumps or throws critical during the Junior year. College coaches keep current with times and throws set during the track season, but it’s what happens toward the end of the season, at the large state meets that will really get their attention. College coaches attend these meets, and seek out conversations with student-athletes, their coaches, and sometimes their parents. These conversations can turn into verbal offers of commitment for scholarships or to help a student get into a college. Because there are only a handful of elite student athletes and many college track and field programs, the top times and throws posted typically get the most attention. The decision a ‘Blue Chip’ athlete makes about his future has a cascading affect upon offers made to the student athletes whose times and throws are less than his. Once the top athletes have made a commitment to a program, college coaches will move onto other student-athletes.

It’s important to note that because Track and Field encompasses so many different events, it’s nearly impossible for a college program to commit the resources necessary to be excellent in all events. It’s common for a college program to focus on specific groups of events like the sprint events, the distance events, jumping events or throwing events. The high school student-athlete should know which programs focus on his events. These schools will focus on the best athletes in ‘their’ events, yet even “sprint program” could use a strong distance runner, and while it’s not likely a “sprint program” would commit scholarship money to a distance runner, it’s possible a distance runner could get help getting into a college with the support in the admissions process from the track coach. Keep in mind however, a distance runner competing for a “sprint program” might not get much help from coaches or with their training program because there are so few resources available to help the distance runner.

College coaches are looking at concrete times, jumps and distances thrown. PRs at large meets can translate into opportunities for the PSA. If a PSA has good

87 technique, and has made progressive gains in the times, heights or distances thrown, college coaches may also take notice of these improvements.

88 Senior Year

Performance It’s important for student-athlete to continue to develop themselves throughout their senior year. Staying consistent with training, nutrition, muscle development and flexibility is critical as the senior prepares for their final high school season. Preparing to peak at he end of the season track meets should be the goal.

Weight lifting, working with LHS coaches and participating in summer track and field events are all options but required of students. Successful seniors work to improve their technique and event skill sets from the previous year.

Recruiting Probably 98% of all Track and Field recruiting happens during the senior year. It’s important for a student-athlete to have a current Athletic resume and to send it to college coaches where he thinks he could contribute. Reaching out to college coaches to make them aware of your interest could help keep the student-athlete on their recruiting list. Attending summer college-based Track and Field camps could help showcase a student-athlete’s talent and work ethic.

Because Track and Field is a spring sport it’s important for the student athlete to research, complete and submit college admission applications to colleges following set deadlines, including financial aid paperwork. Student-athletes should keep in touch with college coaches throughout the admission process. Some coaches will assist a recruited student-athlete’s application through the admissions process, sometimes they won’t. It’s important for the student-athlete to execute the process for a their ‘back up plan’ regarding college admission, in case on college coaches end up recruiting him.

Track Websites

Dystatcal http://www.dyestatcal.com/

Prepcaltrack http://www.prepcaltrack.com/

NCAA Division I Cross Country/Track and Field Recruiting Calendar

August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017

(See NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.17.8 for Cross Country/ Track and Field Calendar Formula)

(a) August 1-13, 2016: Quiet Period

(b) August 14 through December 11, 2016 [except (1) and (2) below]: Contact Period

(1) November 7-10, 2016: Dead Period

(2) November 19, 2016: Dead Period

(1) December 14-17, 2016: Dead Period

(d) January 3 through July 31, 2017 [except for (1) through (3) below]: Contact Period

Dead Period (1) March 10-11, 2017:

Dead Period (2) April 10-13, 2017:

Dead Period (3) June 7-10, 2017:

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90 Volleyball 4.5 scholarships available

For those outside the volleyball community it might be surprising to realize how few NCAA Division 1 volleyball scholarships are actually available to high school recruits. The Division 1 men’s volleyball community is very small, all the coaches know each other and may talk about high school recruits. The LHS Volleyball coaches know nearly all of the college volleyball coaches.

Freshman Year

Performance Most incoming freshman that make the LHS freshman team have previous club volleyball experience. These club volleyball teams play in tournaments throughout southern California sponsored by the Southern California Volleyball Association. (SCVA). There are dozens of club volleyball programs playing at a variety of talent levels. It’s important to play for a club that will help you develop your volleyball fundamentals, and accumulate playing time against older and stronger players.

Competing against peers at the freshman level is appropriate for players at this level. Developing and polishing volleyball fundamentals is critical at this level. Players will be accessed by higher-level coaches based in part, by the players fundamental talents. Practice your fundamentals regularly, polish them and you will succeed when your fundamentals are better than the competition.

Developing your game IQ is important at this level. In matches modifications can make the difference between winning and losing a point. Know the game.

It’s helpful for players to develop their core muscles, their legs for explosiveness, shoulders for power but at the same time not develop too much muscle mass. Physical strength should accompany explosiveness and endurance. Flexibility and maintaining nutritional health is also helpful. Successful physical development for volleyball involves fast twitch muscles.

Recruiting College camps cost a lot of money and at this age they are not necessarily delivering exposure to college coaches. USA Volleyball camps cost money, but the elite completion can help polish one’s game. Consider the amount of money you’ll pay and compare this to the amount of playing time you’ll get against elite players before making a decision to attend summer volleyball camps and clinics. It is extremely rare for a college coach to recruit anyone at this age. Physical development is key before college coaches will begin to make offers.

91 Sophomore Year

Performance It’s helpful to develop your volleyball skills by playing against bigger and stronger players in club tournaments throughout the year. It’s also important to make the LHS JV team and contributing against the best competition available. Performing against the best competition is key. If possible play for a team that will travel to the Junior Olympics to assure you’re playing against the best talent for your age.

It’s appropriate to Work with a trainer to develop core strength, explosiveness and flexibility. Nutrition and flexibility also play an important role in player development at this age.

Continue to develop your fundamental skills and game IQ. These skills will serve you well at the next level.

Recruiting College coaches do not typically make contact with sophomores. However, college coaches do attend club volleyball tournaments throughout.

It’s appropriate to create an athletic resume but not necessary. Going to college summer camps is an option and recommended to polish your skills.

92 Junior Year

Performance Playing elite club volleyball during the high school off-season is important. It’s important to play for a club team where you’ll see lots of playing time and match experience. Your performance against elite competition is vital. Junior Olympics is an optimal time to perform at your peak, because college coaches will take notice and recruit at this tournament.

It’s appropriate (not mandated) to work with a trainer to develop core strength, explosiveness and flexibility. Nutrition will continue to play an important role in your athletic performance. A balanced, well-fueled body is the goal for any volleyball player.

The LHS Volleyball program has experienced success because the players understand that it’s the success of the team that’s most important. Players who make sacrifices for the team, and support their roles to make the team successful are the ones who will see the most playing time.

Recruiting This is the year to create an athletic resume, fill out college specific athletic recruiting forms and develop a highlight video (not mandated.) College coaches like to watch “whole match” videos not just highlight videos. They will contact your coach to get insight on a player both on and off the court. You should be talking with your coaches at this time to discuss your goals to play in college. They can assess your skills and help you identify programs that might be a good fit for you.

Be realistic about your talents, your coaches have longitudinal experience and can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. The LHS Volleyball program interacts with many college coaches. Verbal scholarship offers typically happen after the junior season. Blue Chip athletes get offers earlier than other players.

Blue Chip players can expect to be contacted by college coaches and offered opportunities to play at the next level during their junior year (especially after the season.) These offers will continue through the summer up through Junior Olympics.

College coaches do go to high school volleyball games, but club tournaments give them a chance to see more than one player at a time. College coaches are primarily concerned with filling specific positions on their teams, so it’s important to know that regardless of your skill set, it might be the position you play that attracts a college coach to recruiting you.

93 any college coaches at institutions at which the PSA may be interested in playing is a good practice.

94 Senior Year

Performance Contributing to the LHS program against elite competition is important. Be a leader, demonstrate your game IQ and help your teammates with regular communication both on and off the court is critical. It’s important to understand that how much playing time you might get on the LHS volleyball team, what dictates college volleyball recruiting, is based on the needs of the LHS team.

Attend and excel at Junior Olympics and try to compete against elite 17/18’s age group competition is also helpful.

Maintain top physical form. Nutrition, flexibility, core strength and explosiveness are all components elite volleyball players possess.

Recruiting Talk with your coaches about your plans for college. Be realistic about your skills and talents. Update your highlight video and athletic resume and send this information to college coaches you’re interested in playing for.

Club tournaments prior to JO’s are important for uncommitted seniors. College coaches will continue to recruit during the summer before and throughout the senior year. Respond to all coach calls, emails, etc. regardless if you have no interest in playing for their program. NLI offers happen during the early signing period (November) for elite volleyball players.

Websites:

Southern California Volleyball Association www.scvavolleyball.org

NCAA website http://www.ncaa.com/sports/volleyball-men/nc

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All Other Sports · November 7-10, 2016 (Monday through Thursday of the initial week for the fall signing of the National Letter of Intent).

Dead Periods · April 10-13, 2017 (Monday through Thursday of the initial week for the spring signing of the National Letter of Intent).

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96 Water polo 4.5 NCAA scholarships available

LHS Water polo is about developing the whole person. Teamwork, compatibility, and working to best of your ability in every activity are the goals of the program. Members of the team need to relentlessly work on their fundamentals skills and Game IQ if the team expects to win. Developing core strength, proper nutritional habits and pursuing academic excellence are the foundational goals of the program.

Freshman Year

Performance Playing at the appropriate level of club water polo can be valuable for incoming freshman, but not a requirement. If a student athlete chooses to play club, it’s a good idea that they play for a team that emphasizes fundamentals. Making JV as a freshman could be significant, but it’s even more important to continue to improve through out the year. Gaining game experience against older and stronger players can lead to significant improve in one’s own game.

Physical development given your own maturity is important. Developing and maintaining core strength and endurance are important physical characteristics toward improving one’s game.

Recruiting It’s advisable, if possible to attend summer water polo camps that afford the student athlete the opportunity to improve their skills against elite competition. Blue Chip athletes at this age may gain the attention of college coaches, but only if they’re competing against older, stronger players. It’s important to play for a club that affords the player a good amount of playing time. If possible tryout for the national team, even if it’s just to gain experience against elite competition.

Create an athletic resume and highlight video if possible. Make note of your results against elite competition.

97 Sophomore Year

Performance It’s important for the student athlete to continue to play competitive club water polo, develop fundamental skills, core strength and endurance. Lift and swim with the LHS team during the summer in concert with playing club water polo. Hiring a private coach to develop your fundamental skills could be advisable, but not a requirement for players of this age.

It’s important to make contributions to the LHS team (Varsity or Junior Varsity) during the season and especially against elite competition. College coaches will take note of sophomores who excel against elite competition.

Recruiting This is the year to step up your recruiting efforts. Fill out online college recruiting forms, update your athletic resume and highlight video. Send out this information to the college coaches you hope to play for in college. It would be helpful to play at summer college camps where you want to play or where you’ll stand out.

The LHS water polo program has an excellent reputation amongst college coaches, so talk with your coaches about your plans to play in college. Consult them regarding your strengths and weaknesses and work to improve the weak areas of your game. LHS coaches may talk with college coaches about your interest to play in college and about your work ethic and commitment to succeed. Blue Chips recruits will start getting calls from college coaches.

98 Junior Year

Performance It’s important for the player to continue to develop their core strength and play against better competition. As physical development continues, it’s important for the player to have a balanced body and exceptional endurance. Contributing to varsity squad is important for students at this age, both in practice and in competitive games.

Colleges water polo programs will invite selected players to attend their summer camps. Excelling at these camps, against elite talent will make an impression upon the coaches.

Recruiting College coaches will attend LHS water polo games against other good high school programs and consult with LHS coaches about individual players. Because the LHS water polo program has a solid reputation for preparing players to compete in college, it’s critical for the player to communicate with their coaches about their plans to play in college. Some players wish to play at the top programs, others hope to use their water polo talents to help them gain admission to top academic colleges.

If possible the player should tryout for the appropriate national team. It’s also important to update the player’s athletic resume and highlight video. As this information is updated, send it to the coaches at the programs the player hopes to play for in college. It’s appropriate to talk with the LHS coaching staff about your plans to continue to play in college.

Coaches may make verbal offers to juniors in the summer before senior year. This is why it’s important for the player to know what they want from their college experience. If a college coach reaches out to a player it’s helpful to have a few questions for the coach about their program and how the player might fit into the plans he has for the future. Juniors may get invitations to attend programs like ‘Junior Day’ on college campuses. These programs are designed to intensify the recruiting process and to help the player get to know the program.

99 Senior Year

Performance Through their senior year it is still very important for the player to continue to develop your core muscles and endurance. Playing well against elite competition, both for a club team and for LHS, will help get a player noticed by college coaches. Contributing to the LHS Varsity program against the best competition is also important.

Recruiting The summer before senior year is a busy time for college coaches, as they try to get as many ‘looks’ at potential recruits as possible. Playing for elite club teams and performing well against the best competition is critical if a player hopes to make an impact on a college coach.

The senior high school season is still an important time for college recruiting. Most players get recruited during or after their senior season. It’s appropriate to talk with the LHS coaching staff about your plans to continue to play in college.

Websites: www.USAwaterpolo.org www.collegewaterpolocoach.org/mens-programs.html http://www.maxpreps.com/state/water-polo/california.htm

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Soccer and Men’s Water Polo Dead Periods

· January 30- February 2, 2017 (Monday through Thursday of the initial week for the signing of the National Letter of Intent).

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