[BHS Etree] ATHLETICS: BHS Athletes Playing on the College Level

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BERKELEY HIGH ATHLETES PLAYING ON THE COLLEGE LEVEL:

 

Berkeley High is rich with talent - in academics, in the arts, and in
athletics.  On occasion we are allowed the chance to celebrate that
incredible talent. 

 

Many BHS athletes shine so brightly that they are noticed beyond our small
campus and are able to seize the opportunity to go and play their sport at
the college level.  

 

November 15, 2013 is an early period for the National Letter of Intent
signing.  Four BHS scholar athletes will be signing their Letters of Intent
to four Universities.  (A Letter of Intent is a legally binding document
between an athlete and the University they will attend.)

 

Noah Bremer University of Washington, Baseball

Desire Finnie University of the Pacific, Basketball

Lena Mayer University of California, Santa Barbara, Softball

Naomi Overstreet Virginia Commonwealth University, Volleyball

 

National Letter of Intent Signing Day

(you are invited to join us!)

Friday, November 15 at 4:00- 5:00 PM

Berkeley High School Library in D Building, Room D-226

Berkeley High School, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA

 

 

How does recruitment work?

College Recruitment of Berkeley High Athletes is a complicated and
impressive procedure.

 

Last week the Berkeley High Athletic Fund (BAF) held a meeting to share the
process of how athletes are recruited during their high school years.  There
are many scenarios and charts and tables and guidelines.  Parents, coaches,
and the Athletic Director are all involved but most importantly the students
have worked for many years - in the classroom and in their sport - to make
this possible. 

 

We have outlined some basic steps that a student and family would follow to
help you navigate and understand the college recruitment process.

 

1. College Research and NCAA Recruiting Calendars and Eligibility Resources

            This link will take you to a page that has all NCAA programs
from DI - DIII.  As an athlete you'll want to create a list of colleges that
you are interested in for academics as well as athletics.
http://web1.ncaa.org/onlineDir/exec/sponsorship 

 

            This link will provide you with the recruiting calendars that
all coaches must follow for the NCAA.  It also has information for the
eligibility requirements for all potential NCAA athletes.
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/NCAA/Eligibility/Becoming+Eligibl
e/Recruiting 

 

2. Coach Talent Assessment

You should notify the head coach of your team and tell them you are
interested in pursuing collegiate sports.  Ask if they can help assess your
talent and create a list of colleges which they feel that you can be
competitive.

 

3. SAT / ACT registration

Make sure you are registered to take these tests.  Prep course are offering
through the college and career center.

 

4.NCAA Eligibility Center

Make sure you fill out a profile with the eligibility center.

http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp 

 

5. Junior College and NAIA resources

There are many opportunities at other levels of collegiate athletics besides
NCAA.  Look at these websites below to see what other options are available
to you.

http://naia.org/ 

http://njcaa.org/ (Junior Colleges)

http://www.cccaasports.org/ (CA Junior Colleges)

 

6. Have a Signed Transcript Release Form on File with the Athletic
Director's office. 

Sometimes a college recruiter may ask to see a student's transcript. The
Athletic Department is not authorized to release transcripts without the
permission of the student and parent. Please make sure you have a Transcript
Release Form on file with the Athletic Director's office.  You can get the
form by clicking on the link below. 

 

https://docs.google.com/a/berkeley.net/document/d/1tuaRHuleiw3IVjW_PFOtJGDeB
8NguKnnG6ozLpcz5-U/edit?usp=sharing 

 

7. Marketing yourself and being proactive

NO ONE can give you a scholarship or get you in front of collegiate coaches
unless you are proactive and do the work on your end. The time and effort
you put into your sport should be put into your college selection and
application process.

 

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