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Basten CollegeErin Doyle
DJ SchoonoverKyle NowelsKyle Clark
SM 111 Presentation12.1.09
Final Course Project
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJJW7EF5aVk
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• Males and females equal
• Make teams positive asset to schoolo Good citizenshipo Creation of knowledge
• Academic requirements for athleteso Athletes vs. Students
Sociological IssuesRoadrunning the Competition Since 2009™
Sociological Issues (cont.)
• Admission standards
• Academics vs. Athletics
• Maintain high academic reputation
• Pride in athletics and education
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School Info
Best school in GeorgiaLocation: City of SavannahWe also have a satellite campus in Colorado Springs,
Colorado.
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Skyline from Savannah, GA
School Info (cont.)
Mascot: Basten College Roadrunners
School Colors: Lovin’ the green (and black and white)
Taking over the ACC
8 sports4 male: basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer4 female: volleyball, basketball, tennis, soccer
Rest of sports club/intramural
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Mascot/LogoRoadrunning the Competition Since 2009™
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Admission Requirements
Regular admission top 25%
No Affirmative Action
Athletes admitted based on abilityDo not need to meet requirements for regular
admission students
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Why Will Athletes Come?Full rides
5-year program9 credits a semesterAny degree they wantCan live an athletic and academic life
Focus on athletics first yearsDon’t go pro, come back!
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Corporate sponsors guarantee jobs
Why Will Athletes Come? (cont.)
Lloyd's of London Insurance
Insure athletes in case of injury
All varsity athletes insured each year
Automatic money for surgery
Willis McGahee
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In-house Competition
Open tryouts for all varsity sportsBeginning of seasonMakes athletes work in offseason
Open tryouts include all studentsBoosts athletics, academics, school participation
Advertise open tryouts
Given scholarships when recruited
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Athlete Academic/Practice Requirements
• 2.0 GPA to play
• Attendance in classes• Present in 80% of classes
• Study hours• Mandatory tutoring hours• 2 hours twice a week
• Practice Limits• Maximum of 40 hours per week in sport• Coaches must keep logs
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“Roadrunning Around the World”
Goal: Educate students internationallyo Creation of new knowledge
Non-conference away games abroado Introduce all students to foreign countries
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“Roadrunning Around the World”
• Overall Plan:o Fund fares of opposing team, professors, students
• Professors invited depending on teaching skillso Diminish influence of researcho Work with local experts to educate students
• Students receive tickets based on:o Campus-wide participationo Maintain good grades
• Basten College Mission: Create good citizens and new knowledge
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“Roadrunning Around the World”
• Men’s sports: o Footballo Basketballo Soccero Lacrosse
• Women’s sports:o Basketballo Volleyballo Tenniso Soccer
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“Roadrunning Around the World”
• Durban, South Africao Soccer
• London, Englando Basketballo Football
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• Rio de Janeiro, Brazilo Soccero Lacrosse
• Moscow, Russiao Footballo Lacrosse
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• Sydney, Australiao Tenniso Volleyball
• Savannah, Georgiao All Sports
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Off-Campus TrainingSatellite Campus in Colorado Springs
o Athletic training in high altitude
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Student Benefiting from Athletics
Incentives to succeed in schoolGood grades receive free tickets
Learn about other culturesHave foreigners visitGo to foreign countries with teams
Athletics promote education
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Coaches
• Get best available
• Mansion townhouses• Community for family and coaches
• Segregated from students
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Promoting Good Citizenship
Good citizens = free tickets Firefighters, police officers, etc. Volunteers No felonies Chosen by nominations
Field passes
Free travel to away games
ROTC free home game tickets
Athletes must meet requirements to play 5 hours community service a month
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Addressing the Issues
Males and Females equalSame number sports teams
Make teams positive assetGood citizenship/new knowledge
Academic requirementsNot equal but fair
Admissions standardsLower but worthwhile
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Addressing the Issues (cont.)
Classes vs. athleticsAthletes focus on athleticsMaintain 2.0 GPACan come back
Maintain high academic reputationAthletics doesn’t affect classesTravel to other countries
Pride in athletics and education
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Thank You
Questions?
Comments?
Concerns?
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