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College Recruiting for SAC Swimmers
This page is dedicated to helping SAC Swimmers find a
College/University Program that is desirable both athletically and
academically to them. Below you will find useful tips and
information on recruiting and links to various websites that can
help you select the best program for you!
Greeting SAC swimmers and parents:
If you are reading this, you are expressing an interest in the
process of swimming in college and being recruited to swim for the
college of your choice.
Enclosed are some helpful links, sample letters and general
guidelines to assist you in an understanding of the process.
There is a great deal of information available and NCAA rules
change yearly so we suggest that the Coach, Athlete, and Parent set
out as a team to tackle this process.
Expectations are important and everyone plays a role if this
process is to go smoothly. Ideally your coach has met the
college coach, has some prior knowledge of the program, and some
experience and judgment whether the athlete, college and team could
be a good fit. This is very important but you must talk to
and meet with your coach to discuss this and get his
feedback.
The athlete has a good idea where they would like to go, what type
of team they would like to swim for, and how they might fit in
academically and socially. Talk with your parents and your
coach.
The parents know their child and also know what can be afforded if
a scholarship is not to be offered. Help the coach understand
what you are looking for and what you are trying to accomplish for
your son or daughter. All these factors come into play and
each party brings some knowledge to the table.
Here are some major factors to consider in determining the right
fit for the athlete
·
Location
– region of the country, proximity to home, and
climate.
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Academic
– workload, majors offered, post grad
opportunities
·
Cost
– what is the cost to the family when all scholarships are
offered.
·
Size –
is the school body on campus large, medium or small.
·
Coach and facilities
– will the working relationship be productive
·
College Atmosphere
– does the college and surroundings offer what the athlete
desires? Big City vs. Small College town,
·
Type of Team
– Men’s only, Women’s only, Combined, tight knit
group,
·
Social Setting, and team personality.
We at SAC have enjoyed watching you swim, compete, learn and grow
and wish you the best as you set out on the college swim chapter of
your career. It is our desire that this site will help you
navigate the process. Best of Luck!
Sincerely,
The SAC Board and Coaching Staff
College Recruiting Information
Estimated Time Line (beginning HS Junior year)
Mid-April
Meeting with coach, swimmers and parent s to go over
process
May
15
List of 15 potential colleges
May
30
Go over list w/ Kevin
June
15
All letters mailed including questionnaires sent by college
coaches
July
1
Contact w/ college coaches can begin
August
15
Visits can begin
Mid-November
Early signing
closes
November to
April
Send update after every major meet
Mid-April
Late signing begins
Things to Remember through recruiting process
Keep logbook of summary conversations with coaches with
date.
Prioritize what you are looking for: swim, academics, weather, fun,
other activities, etc.
Check team and school websites (www.collegeswimming.com)
and http://hcs.havard.edu/~swim/links/.
Be honest!
Interview on recruiting trip is important - be
prepared.
Go through NCAA clearinghouse for eligibility.
Refer all unknown questions to Coach Kevin.
Do your research before making a decision.
Save all pertaining websites in "Internet Favorites" for quick
access.
List of Helpful Links for Recruiting
Information
(1)
Recruiting Calendars
Dead Periods in Sports Other Than
Division I Football, Basketball, Men’s
Lacrosse, Softball and Baseball (April 1, 05 - July 31,
06)
http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership_svcs/recruiting_calendars/2005-06/DI_Other
Dead periods in Sports Other than Football and Basketball in
Division 2
http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership_svcs/recruiting_calendars/2005-06/DII_Other
(2)
Students – Athletes and Parents
http://www2.ncaa.org/index_students_parents.php
(3)
Recruiting Section
http://www2.ncaa.org/legislation_and_governance/eligibility_and
conduct/recruiting.htm
(4)
Guide for the College Bound Athlete
http://www.ncaa.org/library/general/cbsa/2004-05/2004-05_cbsa.pdf
a.
These are guides that can be purchased.
(5)
National Letter of intent
http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/membership_svcs/eligibility-recruiting/faqs/nli_financial_aid.html
and their own website
http://www.national-letter.org/overview/
and
http://www.national-letter.org/faq/
(6)
What is the difference between Division I, II and
III?
http://www.ncaa.org/about/div_criteria
(7)
Schools sponsoring NCAA sports
http://www.ncaa.org/sponsorships/
(8)
College Swimming Coaches Association of
America
http://www.cscaa.org/
(“Top teams” link for lists that identifies school GPA,
standing, and coach name)
(9)
College Swimming.com
/ Website dedicated to NCAA Swimming
http://www.collegeswimming.com/
(Use team search for information on prospective colleges to find
website, amount of scholarships, conference, team budget,
etc)
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