Supporting Student Athletes in Academia

“It all begins in ninth grade
High school student-athletes share many of the concerns of other college-bound students. They also have distinctive concerns that require additional counselor advice and support, whether they hope to win college admission and scholarships with their athletic ability or just want to play on a college team.

What’s special about counseling student-athletes?
The involvement and influence of coaches (high school and college) in the student’s college search and application process

Application timeline differences
Academic preparation requirements that include national athletic association requirements in addition to high school graduation requirements

The counselor’s role
Your number one role is to provide information to all students about the academic requirements for high school graduation, college admission and athletic participation. At the beginning of each academic year, provide the coaches of each sport with the most up-to-date information from the three largest athletic conferences — National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Provide additional college application information as appropriate.”

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