ATHLETICS Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete

Interscholastic Athletic Programs Ethical Offered At CSL Schools Considerations BADMINTON In athletics, as in every other aspect of life, an in - ATHLETICS BASEBALL BASKETBALL dividual’s character contributes to success . As we BASS FISHING celebrate the growth of a young person’s physical Guide for the BOWLING skills, we also recognize and value a simultaneous College Bound CROSS COUNTRY growth in ethical maturity. Keep these concepts CHEERLEADING Student-Athlete FENCING - COED in mind: FIELD HOCKEY FOOTBALL A joint presentation GOLF • All CSL School's possess an Extracurricular Code by the GYMNASTICS of Conduct: Colleges and coaches appreciate stan - LACROSSE dards of behavior and look positively on a high Central Suburban League ROWING SOCCER school program that promotes thoughtful decision- SOFTBALL making by its student-athletes. SWIMMING & DIVING • Your first responsibility is to your current team. TENNIS College coaches expect loyalty; recruiting should TRACK & FIELD not interfere with team practices and game VOLLEYBALL WATER POLO schedules. WRESTLING • Individual integrity and the integrity of your high school are both of paramount importance. Colleges CSL schools offer students an array of Clubs and Ac - will look for patterns of behavior. tivities, some of which may offer the opportunity for intercollegiate participation. CSL Athletes have also • Being a member of a team has intrinsic value; it promotes individual, team, and institutional loyalty. excelled outside the School in programs not directly under the auspices of Athletics or Activities Depart - • Commitment: If you use your athletic prowess and CSL A THLETIC DIRECTORS ments. your school's help to gain acceptance to a college, ROBERT RUIZ , Deerfield you must intend to play. Both you and your school RESOURCES have reputations to uphold; coaches and institutions CHRIS LIVATINO , Evanston College Admissions Index of Majors & Sports , have memories; what you do will affect those who JOHN CATALANO , Glenbrook North follow you. Mary MacDonald-Murray, ed, The Riverside Publishing Co., STEVE ROCKROHR , Glenbrook South Wintergreen Orchard House. “A Guide for College-Bound Student-Athletes and Their Parents,” prepared by the MATT CASTLE , Highland Park National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, PASSION! MIKE BENDER , Maine East 9100 Keystone Crossing; Suite 650, Indianapolis, IN 46240 The National Directory of College Athletics, You play because you love the game. STEVE ADAMS , Maine South An Official Publication of the National Association of CHRIS ADDANTE , Maine West Collegiate Directors of Athletics, (Men’s and Women’s editions). HAVE FUN! RANDY OBEREMBT , New Trier NCAA Division I, II, III Graduation-Rates Report , BUILD CHARACTER! NCAA, Marty Benson, ed. KARL COSTELLO , Niles North Everything else is a bonus! NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete DAVID ROSENGARD , Niles West Sports Scholarships & College Athletic Programs, 4th ed., Peterson’s Guides . SAM TAYLOR , Waukegan Sports Scholarship Insiders Guide . www.ncaa.org – www.petersons.com Grades 9 & 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 “Build A Foundation” “Do The Research” “Hurry Up & Wait” • Communicate with your high school counselor and • Communicate with your high school counselor • Communicate with your high school counselor coach . It is important to establish positive relation - and coach. and coach. Your college counselor, coach, and the ships with those who will guide and support you. • Talk with your coach about your goals and plans. Director of Athletics will continue to communicate with college coaches on your behalf. • Create a résumé: Present your athletic history • Train and practice . A rigorous schedule develops • You have an obligation to keep everyone involved on a single page, include all of the appropriate in - both discipline and skill. and informed about your communication with formation related to your sport. college coaches. • Play often and well . There is no substitute for game o Year in School experience, so join both school teams and outside o Goals • Keep an open dialogue with coaches at institutions teams to maximize your potential. o Camps in which you continue to have an interest. If you o Awards do not have an ongoing interest, be courteous but • If you enjoy more than one sport, play more than o Lessons clear with recruiters. one . College coaches also covet the multiple-sport o Statistics • Provide additional information and video upon re - o Positions athlete. o Past accomplishments quest. o Teachers’ and coaches’ names • Take a maximum of 5 official visits to college cam - • Have fun! Play because you love the game. • Make a video or DVD, if appropriate. Although puses at the invitation of coaches (Division I and “Highlight” films show you at your best, also in - IAA, unlimited visits at Division III.) An • Attend camps . Summers provide a block of time to clude general game or match footage. Online video official visit to a Division I school is one in which make local, regional, and national connections, as is a plus! the costs of travel and your stay is paid for by the well as to build skills. school. You may make any number of visits at • Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center your own expense. • Keep a scrapbook to create your story . All newspaper in the spring at www.eligibilitycenter.org. • Recognize when coaches are no longer interested clippings, score sheets, and tournament programs. • Use summers for camps with college coaches. in you. Record history and assist memory. • In concert with your high school college counselor • Apply to some colleges where you are a strong • Record statistics . Be able to prove your standing at and coach, create a list of college coaches , their ad - candidate without athletic consideration. meets, tournaments, and play days. dresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail. [Directo - • Prepare applications for those colleges where you ries are available in most High School College are an athletic recruit. • Study! The higher your GPA, the more colleges ap - Counseling and Athletic Offices for use on site or find the information at the college’s website.] • Keep the scrapbook and statistics updated; keep preciate your athletic prowess. accurate records. • Write a generic letter of interest asking for • Make new videos if time permits. information and send it to coaches on that list in June. Include your résumé. • Be prepared to give a yes/no answer to one school “College selection is a match to be made, without knowing another school's admission • Provide additional information and video upon re - decision. not a prize to be won” quest. • Consider the restrictions of Early Decision. • Keep an accurate record of all communications to and from coaches, including telephone calls • Demand clarity and seek honesty. and e-mails. • Make a final decision–you can only attend one school. • Visit college campuses. Talk to coaches, if possible. • If necessary, accept that you will not be a college • College coaches are permitted to communicate with athlete and move on to alternate college planning. athletes beginning July 1 after the completion of Grade 11. • Consider the value of selecting a school that will meet your academic goals where you will be com - • Be sure to know the NCAA rules for your sport. fortable if you are unable to continue as an athlete . They will vary and may change year to year..

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