2009 COLLEGE LACROSSE 2009 COLLEGE LACROSSE RECRUITING SEMINARRECRUITING SEMINAR

sponsored by………….sponsored by………….Metacomet Select LacrosseMetacomet Select Lacrosse

and RILAX, the Rhode Island and RILAX, the Rhode Island Chapter of USLacrosseChapter of USLacrosse

Special thanks toSpecial thanks to

Coach Keely McDonaldCoach Keely McDonald Head Coach: Brown UniversityHead Coach: Brown University

Coach Lars TiffanyCoach Lars Tiffany Head Coach: Brown UniversityHead Coach: Brown University

Coach Mike PresslerCoach Mike Pressler Head Coach: Bryant UniversityHead Coach: Bryant University

Coach Andrew FinkCoach Andrew Fink Head Coach: Mount Ida CollegeHead Coach: Mount Ida College

Coach Keith LoftisCoach Keith Loftis Assistant Coach: Providence CollegeAssistant Coach: Providence College

Coach Mike KoperdaCoach Mike Koperda Head Coach: Rhode Island College Head Coach: Rhode Island College

Selina CollierSelina Collier Head Coach: Roger Williams UniversityHead Coach: Roger Williams University

Coach Meg MillerCoach Meg Miller

Former Assistant Coach: Brown UniversityFormer Assistant Coach: Brown University

CORNELL

DENVER

LYNCHBURG

WNEC

UNION

ROLLINS

GETTYSBURG BRYANT

WNEC

UNION

VIRGINIA

DENVER

BRYANT

UNION

JOHNS HOPKINS

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE

NAVY PREP

OUTLINEOUTLINE

So you want to play in college? What you So you want to play in college? What you need to consider.need to consider.

What level is best for you?What level is best for you? A recruiting timetableA recruiting timetable Recruiting guidelinesRecruiting guidelines Admissions policiesAdmissions policies Financial considerationsFinancial considerations Additional sources of informationAdditional sources of information

What to consider in a collegeWhat to consider in a college

Academic goalsAcademic goals Financial considerationsFinancial considerations Geographical location of the collegeGeographical location of the college Size of the collegeSize of the college Take lacrosse out of the equationTake lacrosse out of the equation

Lacrosse considerationsLacrosse considerations Review the roster. How many and where Review the roster. How many and where

are they from. How many play your are they from. How many play your position? How many return after freshman position? How many return after freshman year? www.laxpower.com/linksyear? www.laxpower.com/links

Review the schedule. Local games? Review the schedule. Local games? Spring trip? Spring trip?

Review the stats. Won/loss record. How Review the stats. Won/loss record. How many players get game time?many players get game time?

Review the coach’s bio and team Review the coach’s bio and team philosophyphilosophy

Review the commitment.Review the commitment.

What level of play?What level of play?

Division IDivision I Division IIDivision II Division IIIDivision III ClubClub

Division 1Division 1

59 men’s and 88 women’s teams59 men’s and 88 women’s teams 12.6 and 12.0 scholarships –12.6 and 12.0 scholarships – for fully for fully

funded programsfunded programs High profileHigh profile Major time commitmentMajor time commitment Men’s teams with recent RI grads include Men’s teams with recent RI grads include

Bryant, Cornell, Denver, Hartford, Johns Bryant, Cornell, Denver, Hartford, Johns Hopkins, VirginiaHopkins, Virginia

Women’s teams with recent RI grads Women’s teams with recent RI grads include Cal, Davidson, Harvard, Oregon, include Cal, Davidson, Harvard, Oregon, PresbyterianPresbyterian

Division IIDivision II 34 men’s and 50 women’s teams34 men’s and 50 women’s teams 10.8 and 9.9 scholarships 10.8 and 9.9 scholarships for fully funded for fully funded

programsprograms Moderate to major time commitmentModerate to major time commitment Wide range of competitionWide range of competition Men’s teams with recent RI grads include: Men’s teams with recent RI grads include:

Assumption, Merrimack, Rollins and St. Assumption, Merrimack, Rollins and St. AnselmAnselm

Women’s teams with recent RI grads Women’s teams with recent RI grads include: Bentley, St. Anselm, Stonehillinclude: Bentley, St. Anselm, Stonehill

Division IIIDivision III 156 men’s teams and 185 women’s teams156 men’s teams and 185 women’s teams No athletic scholarshipsNo athletic scholarships Wide range of time commitment and Wide range of time commitment and

competitioncompetition Men’s teams with recent RI grads include: Men’s teams with recent RI grads include:

Bowdoin, Clark, Conn Coll., Curry, Bowdoin, Clark, Conn Coll., Curry, Gettysburg, Roger Williams, Salve Regina Gettysburg, Roger Williams, Salve Regina Stevens, Union, WNEC and WoosterStevens, Union, WNEC and Wooster

Women’s teams with recent RI grads Women’s teams with recent RI grads include: Babson, Catholic, Conn Coll., include: Babson, Catholic, Conn Coll., RIC, Skidmore, Wm. Smith and UnionRIC, Skidmore, Wm. Smith and Union

Club Club Over 200 men’s and women’s club teamsOver 200 men’s and women’s club teams Most are “pay for play”Most are “pay for play” Very wide range of commitment and Very wide range of commitment and

competition level. “Virtual varsity” to pick-competition level. “Virtual varsity” to pick-up.up.

Local teams include Bridgewater St., Local teams include Bridgewater St., Boston College, Boston U., UConn, Boston College, Boston U., UConn, Northeastern, URI and WPI.Northeastern, URI and WPI.

National teams include BYU, Colorado St., National teams include BYU, Colorado St., Michigan, Tennessee, TexasMichigan, Tennessee, Texas

TimetableTimetable

Sophomore yearSophomore year

Junior yearJunior year

Rising SeniorRising Senior

Senior yearSenior year

Note that timetables vary among colleges. Note that timetables vary among colleges. Many Division I and some top level DII and Many Division I and some top level DII and DIII have accelerated recruiting schedules.DIII have accelerated recruiting schedules.

Sophomore yearSophomore year

Maintain high academic standardsMaintain high academic standards Start to visit colleges to compare big vs. Start to visit colleges to compare big vs.

small, urban vs. rural, academic profiles, small, urban vs. rural, academic profiles, etc.etc.

Try to be a multi sport athleteTry to be a multi sport athlete Attend either team camps or individual Attend either team camps or individual

camps in the summercamps in the summer

Junior YearJunior Year Register and take the SAT, SAT II, ACTRegister and take the SAT, SAT II, ACT Take as many Honors and AP courses as you Take as many Honors and AP courses as you

cancan Create a resume/profile. Include your H.S. and Create a resume/profile. Include your H.S. and

summer lacrosse schedulesummer lacrosse schedule Begin to narrow your list of potential colleges. Begin to narrow your list of potential colleges.

Consider academic profile, level of lacrosse, Consider academic profile, level of lacrosse, type of school, distance from home, cost. Be type of school, distance from home, cost. Be realistic. realistic.

Complete on-line questionnaire for schools of Complete on-line questionnaire for schools of interest.interest.

Take unofficial college visits. Junior days.Take unofficial college visits. Junior days. Participate in multiple sports if possibleParticipate in multiple sports if possible

After the junior seasonAfter the junior season Contact the coaches at the top 5 -10 schools that you Contact the coaches at the top 5 -10 schools that you

are considering and indicate that they are at the top of are considering and indicate that they are at the top of your list.your list.

Ask coaches what summer camps they plan to attend.Ask coaches what summer camps they plan to attend. Obtain references from as many sources as possible.Obtain references from as many sources as possible. Prepare a DVD. Include at least 15 minutes of unedited Prepare a DVD. Include at least 15 minutes of unedited

game film. You can also include highlights of your play. game film. You can also include highlights of your play. Send the DVD with your academic/lacrosse resume and Send the DVD with your academic/lacrosse resume and summer schedule to your top college choices.summer schedule to your top college choices.

Attend recruiting camps and/or participate in team Attend recruiting camps and/or participate in team recruiting tournaments.recruiting tournaments.

Consider attending a summer camp at a particular Consider attending a summer camp at a particular college of interest. college of interest.

Summer Camps and TournamentsSummer Camps and Tournaments Boys’ vs. Girls’ summer experiencesBoys’ vs. Girls’ summer experiences Showcases: IAS (boys and girls), NEPLShowcases: IAS (boys and girls), NEPL Select teams: Metacomets, NESLL, Next Level, Select teams: Metacomets, NESLL, Next Level,

Ocean State Lacrosse, etc.Ocean State Lacrosse, etc. Recruiting camps: LT 300, Big 3, NE 150, Elite Recruiting camps: LT 300, Big 3, NE 150, Elite

180, Peak 200, Top 205, Jake Reed/Jen Adams180, Peak 200, Top 205, Jake Reed/Jen Adams Team tournaments: NESLL Bulldog Classic, Team tournaments: NESLL Bulldog Classic,

Champ Camp, Hotbeds, Brine Shootout, etc and Champ Camp, Hotbeds, Brine Shootout, etc and National Draw, All Star Express, Champions National Draw, All Star Express, Champions Cup and Capital Cup Cup and Capital Cup

Specific college campsSpecific college camps Remember to tailor your summer schedule to Remember to tailor your summer schedule to

your ability and aspirations. Beware of burn out!your ability and aspirations. Beware of burn out!

Senior yearSenior year Continue to challenge yourself academically. Continue to challenge yourself academically.

Honors/AP classes.Honors/AP classes. Retake standardized tests if necessary.Retake standardized tests if necessary. Evaluate your academic and athletic profile. Evaluate your academic and athletic profile.

Does it match the profile of the schools that Does it match the profile of the schools that interest you?interest you?

Talk with past teammates about their college Talk with past teammates about their college experiences. Reference “recruits” section on experiences. Reference “recruits” section on www. laxpower.comwww. laxpower.com

Register with the NCAA clearinghouse if Register with the NCAA clearinghouse if considering DI or DII.considering DI or DII.

Overnight visits.Overnight visits.

Senior year, continuedSenior year, continued Maintain contact with coaches. Update Maintain contact with coaches. Update

them with academic information and test them with academic information and test scores.scores.

Answer all questionnaires and letters. Be Answer all questionnaires and letters. Be honest with coaches; let them know where honest with coaches; let them know where they stand and what you are thinking.they stand and what you are thinking.

Visit your top choices and meet with the Visit your top choices and meet with the coaching staff. Be prepared and ask coaching staff. Be prepared and ask questions.questions.

Make a decision on ED, EA, regular Make a decision on ED, EA, regular decision application.decision application.

Guidelines for contactsGuidelines for contacts

Division IDivision I Contacts and phone calls not allowed until Contacts and phone calls not allowed until

July 1 after junior year.July 1 after junior year.

Division IIDivision II Contacts and phone calls can not be made Contacts and phone calls can not be made

prior to June 15 following junior year.prior to June 15 following junior year.

Division IIIDivision III Contacts allowed after junior yearContacts allowed after junior year No restrictions on phone callsNo restrictions on phone calls

Contacting CoachesContacting Coaches Be informed. Research the college and the Be informed. Research the college and the

team.team. Complete on-line questionnaire.Complete on-line questionnaire. E-mail or mail your academic and lacrosse E-mail or mail your academic and lacrosse

resume. The coach will determine if you resume. The coach will determine if you are “recruitable”.are “recruitable”.

Include HS game schedule and/or summer Include HS game schedule and/or summer schedule and contact info for your current schedule and contact info for your current coaches.coaches.

Send academic transcript if requested.Send academic transcript if requested.

Sample lacrosse resumeSample lacrosse resume

Contact InformationContact Information School informationSchool information Academic information: GPA, Class Rank, Academic information: GPA, Class Rank,

Honors/AP coursesHonors/AP courses Lacrosse team information: HS and ClubLacrosse team information: HS and Club Lacrosse Stats and HonorsLacrosse Stats and Honors Spring and/or Summer scheduleSpring and/or Summer schedule ReferencesReferences

Meeting with a coachMeeting with a coach Be prepared, do your homework. Look and act mature. Be prepared, do your homework. Look and act mature.

Ask questions that may include:Ask questions that may include: How much class time is missed? Travel, etc.How much class time is missed? Travel, etc. How many players are you recruiting at my position and How many players are you recruiting at my position and

where do I stand?where do I stand? How do you see me contributing to the team?How do you see me contributing to the team? What is your roster size? How many at my position?What is your roster size? How many at my position? What is your policy on cuts?What is your policy on cuts? Do you require Early Decision?Do you require Early Decision? Will you support me for admission?Will you support me for admission? Be honest with the Coach!Be honest with the Coach! Parents: Let your child do the talking!Parents: Let your child do the talking!

Overnight visitOvernight visit Most often during fall of Senior year.Most often during fall of Senior year. By invitation from coachBy invitation from coach Allows prospective student athlete to Allows prospective student athlete to

interact with current team players on a interact with current team players on a social level, attend class and observe social level, attend class and observe practice. Dress and act appropriately.practice. Dress and act appropriately.

The visit is a mutually beneficial event.The visit is a mutually beneficial event. Send a thank you note to Coach and hostSend a thank you note to Coach and host Make a pro’s and con’s list after visit.Make a pro’s and con’s list after visit.

Admission informationAdmission information

Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Regular Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Regular Decision: Pro’s and con’sDecision: Pro’s and con’s

Admission support varies a great deal and can Admission support varies a great deal and can come at different times.come at different times.

Priority Applications and Pre-readsPriority Applications and Pre-reads Slots for athletesSlots for athletes Compare your GPA, test scores, etc. to middle Compare your GPA, test scores, etc. to middle

50% of last year’s class50% of last year’s class Be realistic about your chances for admission as Be realistic about your chances for admission as

well as academic successwell as academic success

Financial ConsiderationsFinancial Considerations

Merit AidMerit Aid Financial AidFinancial Aid Athletic scholarshipsAthletic scholarships

Merit AidMerit Aid

Much more common than athletic aid, Much more common than athletic aid, especially for local players. Good especially for local players. Good academic credentials can save you a lot of academic credentials can save you a lot of money.money.

Information is available on college Information is available on college websites in the “grants and scholarships” websites in the “grants and scholarships” section. Colleges often use a matrix that section. Colleges often use a matrix that includes GPA, test scores and class rank.includes GPA, test scores and class rank.

Financial AidFinancial Aid

Does the college practice Need Blind Does the college practice Need Blind admissions?admissions?

Does the college completely cover EFC?Does the college completely cover EFC? Deadlines are very importantDeadlines are very important FAFSA and Profile formsFAFSA and Profile forms Grants vs. loansGrants vs. loans Rhode Island College Planning Center: Bristol Rhode Island College Planning Center: Bristol

and Warwickand Warwick Not for profit vs. For profit scholarship and Not for profit vs. For profit scholarship and

financial aid resourcesfinancial aid resources

Athletic ScholarshipsAthletic Scholarships

Scholarship limits per divisionScholarship limits per division Most DI and DII teams are not fully funded Most DI and DII teams are not fully funded

and some do not offer athletic and some do not offer athletic scholarships (Patriot League, etc)scholarships (Patriot League, etc)

A “full ride” is a myth. Most colleges A “full ride” is a myth. Most colleges allocate scholarship funds among many allocate scholarship funds among many student athletes.student athletes.

ResourcesResources Team links: Team links: www.laxpower.comwww.laxpower.com Women’s recruiting guidelines: Women’s recruiting guidelines:

www.eteamz.com/IntercollegiateWomensLacrwww.eteamz.com/IntercollegiateWomensLacr// NCAA clearinghouse NCAA clearinghouse www.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenterwww.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter Faceoff magazine and recruiting articles: Faceoff magazine and recruiting articles:

www.insidelacrosse.comwww.insidelacrosse.com The Draw magazine: The Draw magazine: www.womenslacrosse.comwww.womenslacrosse.com Local lacrosse news: Local lacrosse news: www.rilacrosse.comwww.rilacrosse.com Recruiting article: Recruiting article:

www.lhs.lexington.org/sports/lacrosse/forparentswww.lhs.lexington.org/sports/lacrosse/forparents Choosing DIII: Choosing DIII:

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/highschoollacrosse/0-3-37/Chttp://myespn.go.com/blogs/highschoollacrosse/0-3-37/Campbell--Choosing-Division-III.html%3Cbr%20/%3Eampbell--Choosing-Division-III.html%3Cbr%20/%3E

Recruiting Showcases and CampsRecruiting Showcases and Camps

N.E. Top 150 boys’ recruiting camp: N.E. Top 150 boys’ recruiting camp: www.newenglandtop150lacrossecamp.com.www.newenglandtop150lacrossecamp.com.

LT 300 boys’ recruiting camp: LT 300 boys’ recruiting camp: www.brownlaceossecamps.comwww.brownlaceossecamps.com

New England Premier Lacrosse Showcase: New England Premier Lacrosse Showcase: www.premierlax.comwww.premierlax.com

IAS Showcase for boys and girls: IAS Showcase for boys and girls: www.indooractionsports.comwww.indooractionsports.com

Top 205 recruiting camp for boys: Top 205 recruiting camp for boys: www.top205lacrossecamps.com www.top205lacrossecamps.com

NESLL/Bulldog Classic for boys and girls: NESLL/Bulldog Classic for boys and girls: www.nesllbuldoglacrosse.netwww.nesllbuldoglacrosse.net

Elite 180 Recruiting Camp: Elite 180 Recruiting Camp: www.elite180lax.comwww.elite180lax.com

Select teamsSelect teams

Metacomet Select Lacrosse (girls): Metacomet Select Lacrosse (girls): www.metacometselect.comwww.metacometselect.com

NESLL (boys and girls): www.nesll.orgNESLL (boys and girls): www.nesll.org Team Lacrosse/Next Level lacrosse: Team Lacrosse/Next Level lacrosse:

www.teamlacrosse.netwww.teamlacrosse.net Ocean State Warriors (boys) Ocean State Warriors (boys)

www.oceanlax.comwww.oceanlax.com