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Most of the community at the Tennis Recruiting website is interested in the competing at the college level. There are rules in place that govern academic eligibility and amateurism for incoming athletes, and high school students and their parents need to understand these rules.

The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies the academic and amateur credentials of all students who want to play sports at NCAA Division I or II institutions as freshmen. This article is aimed at showing you documents and presentations available at the NCAA Eligibility Center. These efforts are focused on the NCAA Division I requirements for college-bound student-athletes enrolling on or after August 1, 2016.

Please refer to www.eligibilitycenter.org or the new outreach site, www.2point3.org, for more information.

Quick Reference Materials

• Initial-Eligibility Brochure - A tri-fold guide to the standards and steps that it takes to become an NCAA Division I or II student-athlete.
  
• Quick Reference Sheet - A complete one-page breakdown of the NCAA Divisions I and II initial-eligibility standards. (Also available in Spanish and French Canadian.)
  
• New Academic Requirements - This document discusses the new academic standards for student-athletes enrolling at a college or university on or after August 1, 2016.

Informational Guides

• Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete - The Guide is a highly comprehensive tool that has been designed to help you understand the NCAA initial-eligibility process and to prepare student-athletes for transitioning from high school to becoming an NCAA Division I or II student-athlete.
  
• NCAA Guide to International Academic Standards - The NCAA Guide to International Academic Standards for Athletics Eligibility provides specific requirements needed for college-bound student-athletes who have completed any portion of their secondary education in a non-United States educational system wishing to study and compete at an NCAA Division I or II college or university.
  
• Transfer Guide - Basic information about transferring to an NCAA college for Divisions I, II and III.

Presentations and Courses

• 2013-14 Video Presentation for Students and Parents - A 20-minute video presentation for students and parents, which provides a wealth of information about the academic requirements to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics, as well as a walk-through of the registration and certification process.
  
• NCAA Eligibility Center Online Course - A free 40-minute online experience. The participant is educated with a wealth of information, from the differences in the three NCAA divisions, to the academic requirements to compete in NCAA Division I or II athletics. A fun way to learn about the steps to becoming a college student-athlete.
  
• 2013-14 Your Path to the Student-Athlete Experience Presentation (for Students) - A PowerPoint presentation for students and parents which provides insight into the Eligibility Center registration and certification process.
  
• 2013-14 Your Path to the Student-Athlete Experience Presentation (for School Counselors) - A PowerPoint presentation for the high school community, which provides insight into the NCAA Eligibility Center registration and certification process, as well as the responsibilities needed from a high school to aid in the academic certification of college-bound student-athletes.
  
• New Academic Standards PowerPoint - A PowerPoint presentation, which outlines the academic requirements for students enrolling at a college or university on or after August 1, 2016.

Other Communications Tools

• The High School Newsletter - An electronic resource for counselors and administrators, sent directly to your email, which provides helpful tips and timely reminders as registered student-athletes make the transition from high school to college.
  
• The Coaches Newsletter - An electronic resource for coaches and athletic administrators, sent directly to your email, which provides helpful tips and information that you can communicate and provide to your student-athletes and parents. Select "Coach" as your title to sign up.
  
• Follow us on Twitter.

We hope you find the above references useful. As always, you can visit the NCAA Eligibility Center online at www.eligibilitycenter.org for more information.

Signing Week Continues...

Signing Day is drawing to a close, but today is only the first day of the Spring Signing Period. We have a lot more content for you as we move forward.

Come by the website tomorrow for two exclusive articles - starting with commitment comments from five-star senior Amanda Atanasson of Owings Mill, Maryland. Check out our full coverage schedule below - in our continued coverage of Spring Signing Week '14!

• Apr 14 - Signing Week Arrives
• Apr 14 - Scholarships - Details Matter
• Apr 14 - Gaels Bring in Banner Class
• Apr 15 - National Recruiting Roundup
• Apr 15 - How is College Tennis Different?
• Apr 15 - Henry Adams to Abilene Christian
• Apr 16 - Mira Ruder-Hook Goes Wolverine Blue
• Apr 16 - Wolverines Snag Schalet
• Apr 16 - Primer on NCAA Eligibility
• Apr 17 - Amanda Atanasson Tigers Up
• Apr 17 - Austin Bates Follows March Madness to FGCU
• Apr 18 - Maese Commits to Boise State
• Apr 18 - Why NAIA?
• Apr 19 - Bridgham Joins Flyer Family

About Ethos School

We are excited to have Ethos School as the title sponsor of the Recruiting 101 series of articles at TennisRecruiting.net.

Ethos School - Transforming Education for Athletes

Ethos School is an online school committed to preparing next-level athletes with next-level learning opportunities through flexible, high-quality courses in a faith-based environment. Our online platform offers over 100+ a la carte courses for 4th-12th grade students, allowing families the freedom to pick and choose what course(s) they would like their child to take through either a fully homeschool or hybrid model. To date, Ethos boasts an AP pass rate of over 80%, with student-athletes going to universities such as the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Dartmouth, Auburn University, and more.

One of the unique aspects of Ethos School is our commitment to providing a holistic educational experience. Our students participate in a live 1-hour video session with their teacher and peers each week. These sessions offer enriching activities, opportunities to ask questions, discuss coursework, and present projects.

We are thrilled to extend an exclusive offer to TRN recruits like you. If you decide to enroll your child at Ethos School, we will waive the $95 enrollment fee. Additionally, we will provide a complimentary Academic Counseling session with one of Ethos' Academic Deans to plan out your child's educational journey to ensure they are on the right path for college and beyond.

To learn more about Ethos School, please visit EthosSchool.org - or connect with them on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube, If you have any questions or would like to discuss how Ethos can meet your child's educational needs, please schedule a call here.

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