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, […]
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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 […]
Walk-on at Division I or Compete for Division II?
Dear Eligibility Coach: Many DI schools recruited my son, but on signing day he did not receive any DI offers. He did receive three Division II offers, but we know that he is a Division I talent. What do we need to do to make sure he can walk-on to a DI school? Dear Parent: […]
National Letter of Intent
It’s February and all eyes are watching to see where the top high school football prospects will sign to play for the next few years. If you are just a fan, this Signing Day is all fun and games. However, if you are a prospective student-athlete, or parent, you need to understand that the National Letter of […]
College Baseball Recruiting
Speaking on a panel to baseball parents and prospects about the baseball recruiting process and academic requirements for obtaining a college athletic scholarship. Friday, May 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Cage on the American Tobacco Campus, Durham, NC, as a part of the ACC baseball tournament. Can’t attend. Sign up for our […]