Guide To Playing College Football
Guide to PlayingCollege Football
Is it for Me? Total commitment20 hours per week on top of academicsTravel to away games – no weekendsCompetitionIT’S YOUR LIFE!
The Benefits You will have a group of friends at school immediatelyYou will have a network of friends for lifeYou will stay more focused academicallyYou will continue to learn valuable life lessonsYou will continue to learn more about football
The Process Apply to the NCAA Eligibility Center – for DI & DIIApply to the NAIA Eligibility CenterTake the SAT/ACTGet an updated unofficial transcriptUpdate your Hudl profileMake your Hudl premium highlight filmFind your best game film & let Coach Holst knowFind schools of interestFill our recruiting questionnairesIf a college coach asks for highlight or game film,contact Coach Franklin or Coach Holst
The Hierarchy of College FootballDI - FBSDI - FCSDivision IINAIADivision III
Divison I – FBS Schools in CA StanfordCalSan Jose StateFresno StateUSCUCLASan Diego State 20-25 scholarships per year 85 total scholarships – “full rides”
Division I - FCS Schools in CA UC DavisSacramento StateCal PolyUniversity of San Diego 15 scholarships per year sometimes split betweenathletes (up to 30 players per year can be givenaid) 63 total scholarships
Divison IAcademic Requirements Must complete 16 core courseso 10 of 16 core courses must be completed before 7th semester (senior year)o 7 of those 10 core courses must be English, math or natural/physical scienceo 16 core course GPA is compared to ACT/SAT score on Sliding Scale 2.3 Core Course GPA 2.0-2.29 Core Course GPA is an Academic Redshirt ACT score is total score of English mathematics reading science
Divison IAcademic Requirements 16 Core Coursesoooooo4 years of English3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)2 years of natural/physical science1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science2 years of social science4 years of additional courses From any above area or foreign language or religion/philosophy
Division II Schools in CA Humboldt State University Azusa Pacific University 12-15 scholarships per year often split betweenmultiple recruits 36 total scholarships (limited by some conferences)
Divison IIAcademic Requirements 16 Core Coursesoooooo 3 years of English2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)2 years of natural/physical science3 additional years of English, mathematics or natural/physical science2 years of social science4 years of additional courses From any above area or foreign language or religion/philosophyCore Course GPA of 2.000 (2.200 for c/o 2018)Sliding Scale starts with c/o 201868 total score on ACT820 combined score on SAT
NAIA Schools in CA There are currently no NAIA football-playing schoolsin California 24 scholarships; split between multiple recruits
NAIAAcademic Requirements Must meet 2-of-3o 18 or higher composite ACT score or 860 total SAT score (Reading and Mathonly)o 2.0 GPAo Graduate in top half of high school class Students who have completed their junior year of highschool with an overall 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale ORstudents who have completed the first half of senior yearwith an overall 2.5 GPA on a 4.00 scale, plus theminimum test scores required (18 ACT or 860 SAT), mayreceive an eligibility decision prior to high schoolgraduation. To receive an early decision, register withthe NAIA Eligibility Center, have your high school sendofficial transcripts to the Eligibility Center and contactACT or SAT to have their test scores sent directly (theNAIA code is 9876 with ACT and SAT).
Division III Schools in CA Occidental CollegeUniversity of RedlandsUniversity of LaVerneCalifornia Lutheran UniversityChapman UniversityClaremont-Mudd-Scripps CollegeWhittier CollegePomona-Pitzer College No athletic scholarships, only academic aid
Divison IIIAcademic Requirements Based on each individual university/college If you are admitted into the university, you areeligible to play Division III
Other Small Schools in theWest OregonoooooooWestern Oregon – DIISouthern Oregon – NAIAEastern Oregon – NAIAPacific – DIIIGeorge Fox – DIIILinfield – DIIIWillamette - DIII Arizonao Arizona Christian - NAIA
Other schools If you don’t limit yourselves location-wise, there areendless possibilities Sometimes the best move is to get away and get anew experience in a different part of the country Is there somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit?Look into schools there
The Recruiting CalendarNCAA bruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyNCAA FCSNCAA DIINAIANCAA DIIISENIORSJUNIORSVery little recruiting efforts made due to vacations, dead periods, or in-season commitmentsInformation is sent to prospective athletes (most college coaches don't even know who is on their list)Evaluation periods (summer camps, film evaluations, etc.)Heavy recruiting, colleges pursue the guys they want
The Recruiting CalendarNCAA bruaryMarchAprilMayNCAA FCSSend highlights of 1st4 games for SRrecruitsPrepare JR highlightsReceive visitsFill film requestsNCAA DIINCAA DIIIDistribute film toregional NAIADistribute film toregional DIIIReceive visits fromNAIAReceive visits fromDIIISend highlights of 1st4 games for seniorrecruitsReceive visitsFill film requestsSend JR highlightsDistribute camp infoto junior recruitsNAIADistribute campinfo to JR recruitsVery little recruiting efforts made due to vacations, dead periods, or in-season commitmentsInformation is sent to prospective athletes (most college coaches don't even know who is on their list)Evaluation periods (summer camps, film evaluations, etc.)Heavy recruiting, colleges pursue the guys they want
Junior Colleges Delta College Plenty of others in immediate area
What school is best for me? Be realistic about what level you can play ato You may be able to make the team at a higher level, but not see the fieldo Talk with Coach Holst LocationMajorCampusAcademic reputationWorkforce in areaSuccess of football programRelationship with coachesFeeling
How much The only thing that matters is:TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE(Tutition Fees Room & Board Books Supplies Personal Expenses Transportation) – (Athletic Scholarships Academic Scholarships PrivateScholarships)The remaining money is what you, your parents/guardians, or loans have tocover each year.DON’T WORRY ABOUT HOW MUCH MONEY YOU GET FOR FOOTBALL!CONCENTRATE ON THE TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE!
What’s Left? There’s a lot on your plate Continue to perform well academically Continue to take part in the Strength &Conditioning program If you plan on playing another HS sport, DO IT! Youare only in HS once! The work you put into the process will be matchedby the coaching staff
Resources Visit our website to find information and handoutsthat relate to the recruitment process
The Recruiting Calendar NCAA FBS NCAA FCS NCAA DII NAIA NCAA DIII August September October November December January February March April May June July Very little recruiting efforts made
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American Youth Football is on a mission to give back to the community. The NFL recognizes American Youth Football’s firm commitment to its GIVING BACK campaign and has made AYF a national youth partner of the National Football League. American Youth Football’s “Giving Back” Programs range
knowledge of football to a level that will allow them to progress to a varsity level player, depending upon physical ability. Learn the basic techniques, schemes, and thinking-habits to develop mentally into a player prepared for high school football. The difference between youth football and high school football is a huge jump for most players.
NFHS football rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS football rules should contact the football rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association. The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source o model interpretations of NFHS football rules .
The OHSAA Football Administrator is the final authority on all questions and situations arising from the regulations and the management of the football tournament. 2. School Sponsored Football Team Schedule OHSAA member schools that sponsor a varsity football team shall enter their home games and accept their away games in the ArbiterGame system.
