This presentation was presented by Willieneil French & Rachel McCoy at the Southern Association of College Admission Counseling (SACAC) 2009 Annual Conference .

1. Academic Advisement with Student Athletes A School Counselor’s Playbook Willieneil French, M.Ed. School Counselor North Springs High School Sandy Springs, GA Rachel McCoy, Ed.S. School Counselor Roswell High School Roswell, GA

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4. Rules of the Game

7. CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS 4 2 3 2 2 3 16 2013+ Div II 3 4 Extra core courses (from category above or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy) 2 2 Social Science 2 1 Additional English, math, natural or physical science 2 2 Natural or Physical Science 2 3 Math (Algebra I+) 3 4 English 14 16 TOTAL 2005-2012 Div II 2008+ Div I

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14. Offensive Play

18. Spring Training Clearinghouse Coordinator Athletic Director NCAA Clearinghouse Contact Underclassmen student & parent advisement workshops on NCAA Eligibility: Recruiting Regulations, Amateurism and Academic Eligibility requirements Spring (Annually) PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE ACTION TIMEFRAME

19. Season (Jr. Year) Students must notify their assigned school counselor of their application to NCAA Clearinghouse House and request fee waiver verification. The child’s school counselor will then provide verification of receipt of SAT/ACT waiver to the NCAA Clearinghouse Contact for submission. Fee Waiver Verification Student who received a fee waiver for the SAT/ACT may be eligible for a waiver for the NCAA Clearinghouse application fee. Junior Year (Ongoing) Prospective Division I and II student-athletes When taking the SAT/ACT, students report scores to NCAA Clearinghouse. NOTE: Test scores must be reported to the eligibility center directly from ACT or SAT. (The NCAA Clearinghouse code is 9999.) Junior Year Prospective Division I and II student-athletes & coaches of respective sports Students register with NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility Center and begin amateurism questionnaire. Junior Year PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE ACTION TIMEFRAME

20. Season (Jr. Year) Prospective Division I and II student-athletes request a transcript from the Guidance Secretary and records office of former high school(s) if applicable Send high school transcript reflecting six semesters of coursework to NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility Center NOTE: Official transcripts from each high school attended are required . Summer (concluding junior year) PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE ACTION TIMEFRAME

21. Playoffs (Sr. Year) Students must notify their assigned school counselor of their application to NCAA Clearinghouse House and request fee waiver verification. The child’s school counselor will then provide verification of receipt of SAT/ACT waiver to the NCAA Clearinghouse Contact for submission. Fee Waiver Verification Student who received a fee waiver for the SAT/ACT may be eligible for a waiver for the NCAA Clearinghouse application fee. Senior Year (Ongoing) Clearinghouse Coordinator NCAA Clearinghouse Contact Follow-up meeting with seniors regarding NCAA processes: Recruiting Regulations, Amateurism and Academic Eligibility requirements Fall (Annually) Prospective Division I and II student-athletes When taking the SAT/ACT, report scores to NCAA Clearinghouse. Test scores must be reported to the eligibility center directly from ACT or SAT. (The NCAA Clearinghouse code is 9999.) Senior Year (Ongoing) PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE ACTION TIMEFRAME

22. Post Season (Sr. Year) Prospective Division I and II student-athletes & coaches of respective sports Complete amateurism questionnaire and final authorization signature After April 1 st Senior Year Students request transcript from Guidance Secretary Final Transcript Submission Students who apply for NCAA Clearinghouse eligibility after April 15 th will need to request to have their final transcript sent to NCAA Clearinghouse. June PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE ACTION TIMEFRAME

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28. Time Out – Sample

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34. Post Game Show Questions & Answers