Playing College

Football

“The Real Facts”

 Tonight We Will Talk About
Is college football for me?
What does a recruiter look for?
Different levels of college football
Common Fallacies
What do I need to do?
Parent responsibilities
Common questions
What can you expect from a recruiter?
What can you expect from Coach Gordon?
Is Playing College Football for Me?

Pros:

• Have friends before school starts

• Coaches look after you

• Make sure you go to class, Take tests etc

• Looks great on a resume

Is Playing College Football for Me?

Cons:
• A LOT of hard work

• Morning practices in the winter

• No Freshman/JV program

• Very Tough Competition

What Does a Recruiter Look For?
• Character

• Grades

• Size and Speed

• High Motor….NO LOAFS

 JMU 2010 Recruits
Erik Buchholz, DL, 6-5, 240, Great Valley, Malvern, Pa.
Matt Cunningham, OL, 6-4, 260, West Potomac, Alexandria, Va.
Josh Hogan, DL, 6-3, 220, Woodson, Fairfax, Va.
Jake Edwards, QB, 6-2, 185, Robert E. Lee, Midland, Texas
Henry Hunter, QB, 6-1, 205, Sachse, Garland, Texas
Corey Davis, CB, 5-9, 175, St. Peter's Prep, Union, N.J.
Ryan Dixon, WR, 6-0, 180, Linganore, Libertytown, Md.
Wyatt Johnson, WR, 6-0, 180, Highland Springs, Richmond, Va.
Jauan Latney, ATH, 6-0, 185, Massaponax, Fredericksburg, Va.
Brandon Lee, SS/LB, 6-2, 215, Park View, Sterling, Va.
Kyle Linn, DB, 6-3, 185, Turner Ashby, Bridgewater, Va.
Eric Magruder, ATH, 6-0, 180, Petersburg, Petersburg, Va.
Dean Marlowe, DB, 6-3, 185, Holy Cross, Queens, N.Y..
Anthony Rose, WR, 6-3, 195, Amherst, Amherst, Va.
Graham Sharples, PK/P, 5-9, 160 Handley, Winchester, Va.
Different Levels of College Football

Division I FBS Up to 85 scholarships

Division I FCS Up to 63 scholarships

Division II Up to 36 scholarships

Division III NO athletic scholarships

 As a comparison

Div 1 Div 2
Basketball 13 10

Baseball 11.8 9

Lacrosse 12.6 10.8

Common Fallacies/Misunderstanding
Scholarships/ Financial Aid

Colleges issue 4 year scholarships

You will get the same amount of financial

aid every year
Common Fallacies/Misunderstandings
Scholarships/ Financial Aid

Once a scholarship is offered, it is yours if

you want it

Taking the recruiting process personally

Believing everything you read online.

 What do I need to Do?

If you want to play Division 1or 2

You must apply to The NCAA

Clearinghouse
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net $65

Meet certain grade and SAT/ACT

requirements
 Core Classes
DIVISION I
16 Core-Course Rule
• 4 years of English.
• 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or
higher).
• 2 years of natural/physical science (1
year of lab if offered by high school).
• 1 year of additional English,
mathematics or natural/physical
science.
• 2 years of social science.
• 4 years of additional courses (from any
area above, foreign language or non
doctrinal religion/philosophy).
DIVISION II
14 Core-Course Rule***
• 3 years of English.
• 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or
higher).
• 2 years of natural/physical science (1
year of lab if offered by high school).
• 2 years of additional English,
mathematics or natural/physical
science.
• 2 years of social science.
• 3 years of additional courses (from
any area above, foreign language or
non doctrinal religion/philosophy).
• Going up to 16 in 2013
 GPA Requirements
Division I grade-point-average requirements are
detailed on a sliding scale.

Photo Journalism and PE are NOT Core Courses

GPA SAT (Math and verbal) ACT

2.0 1010 86
2.5 820 68
3.0 620 52

The Division II grade-point-average requirement is a

minimum 2.000. 820/68
 What should I do??
You must be an Active Participant
General Rules:
Do not be excessively tardy or absent from school

Create positive relationships with your teachers

(recommendation letters)

Do not do anything to embarrass yourself/family

 What should I do??
You must be an Active Participant
General Rules:
Make sure you take AND get a C in at least 16 core
courses. (In Loudoun County, it’s almost impossible not to
do)

Talk with every recruiter that calls

Actually Read NCAA Guide for Student Athletes

http
://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownload
s/CB11.pdf
 Parent Responsibility

Do not accept grades below a C in a core class.

Make sure if they do get a D or F, your student
repeats the class in summer school.

Check their official transcript

Fall of their junior year, have them take the SAT

and/or ACT at least once.

Spring of their junior year, have them take the test

one more time.
 Parent Responsibility

Take test one more time (or more) during the fall of
their senior year if needed

If you feel your child is a Division I or Division II

athlete, you should have a meeting with me no later
then the spring of their junior year.

More questions go to www.ncaa.org or

www.ncaaclearinghouse.net .
What if I don’t get a scholarship?
Other types of aid
Grants (Pell)

Loans (Stafford)

Academic and “other” scholarships

Work Study
 What is the Bottom Line?

In State JMU 20,480

Washington and Lee 40,387

 Common Questions

Should I attend a combine? Nike 4/23

Should I attend a 1 day camp?
Should I go to a college camp?
Should I hire a recruiting service?
What is a walk-on?
What is the purpose of a prep school?
What can I expect from a
recruiter?
Letters mean nothing

Only one call allowed to you as a junior

Invited to mini-camp
 What can you expect from me?

I will be the biggest advocate for your son.

I will have HUDL links and transcripts on file for

your son. I will distribute them to the coaches
when they come and will distribute to most any
place you want
I will always tell the recruiter the truth.
 What can you expect from me?

I will be available for recruiting advice at any

time.

If you need to meet one on one and discuss

further, we can arrange a meeting as well.

Feel free contact me via email if you have

questions: jgordon0508@yahoo.com