The NCAA is changing the way student-athletes transfer institutions beginning October 2018. No longer will student-athletes have to request permission from their current schools with the possibility of being told no or being restricted as to where they may transfer. The new process “notification of transfer” will allow student-athletes to inform their current school of […]
ACT OFFERED IN JULY 2018
July 2018 will be the first opportunity for students to take the ACT in the summer. This test date will allow student to take advantage of their summer schedule to prepare for the test without the distractions of school activities and tests. Registration deadline is June 15, 2018 with late registration deadline June 22, 2018. […]
Prepare Your Graduates for College by Discussing Respect and Consent
I am soliciting your help in decreasing my workload and that of my other Title IX colleagues. We investigate claims of discrimination on campus. Sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence and stalking are all forms of gender discrimination. If you are the parent, aunt, uncle or cousin of a high school graduate on the way […]
Eligibility Coach: Tip of the Month — Standardized Test Scores SAT or ACT
Although many colleges and universities that do not require a standardized test sore for admission, the NCAA and the NAIA require a standardized test score for Eligibility Certification. Therefore, if you desire to compete in a sport in college, you must take either the SAT, ACT or both. When you take the SAT or ACT, […]
Student-Athletes with IEP and 504 Plans
Student-athletes who received accommodations in high school based on an Individual Education Plan [IEP] or 504 Plan are eligible to receive similar accommodations while enrolled in college. These student-athletes need to obtain a copy of their last evaluation, and a copy of the IEP or 504 Plan, then schedule a meeting with the College’s Office […]
Time Management is key for Academic Redshirts
In the past, student-athletes who did not meet the old sliding scale were not eligible to practice or compete in their first year of college. This allowed them time to develop their academic skills and work on their grade-point average without the distraction of practicing with their teams. Some students successfully argued that not begin […]
SAT/ACT Prep
A prospective collegiate student-athlete CANNOT be certified to receive an athletic scholarship without a standardized test score. Students may choose to take either the SAT or the ACT. Prospects need to remember, before an NCAA university can invite you on an official visit (a visit where the university covers the costs) you must have either […]
Five-Year Clock
The question The Eligibility Coach is asked the most deals with the five-year clock. Student-athletes are confused about when it begins, when it stops, and how to calculate it. This short video will help you understand this important area of eligibility certification.
Pre-Season Practice for Fall Sports
Congratulations to the prospects who were offered and accepted Athletic $cholarships and will compete in the sport they love this year in college. As pre-season practice approaches for fall sports, there are some things you need to know in order to make the process smoother. This short video will update you on what to take […]
Transferring from NCAA to NAIA
Dear Eligibility Coach: I was at a DII school for three semesters. I just left the DII school fall 2016, but I found out I was on academic suspension. This past semester I transferred to a DIII school for football for spring semester. I did very good in class, but I haven’t played a season in three years and I’ve been going part-time to save a year. I’m transferring […]