You'll Never Play College Football IF You Don't Do THIS!!

Your career as a college football player could be over before it ever gets started if you don't do one thing, "Achieve Eligibility". SAT, ACT, Core Courses, and Amateurism are just few things that could potentially keep you on the sideline after you graduate. You could be the greatest blue chip, five star recruit in history but you will never get to the next level if you don't prove your academic eligibility. The rules and guidelines can change year to year, but your high school counselor will be able to help you stay on top of your academics so that by the time you graduate high school you will be eligible. I've written a short summary of the things you need to do but you can find a more in depth description at www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CB11.pdf

And also at www.eligibilitycenter.org

Freshmen and Sophomores

• Get good grades!

• Talk to your high school counselor and let them know you plan on playing college football

Juniors

• Go to eligibilitycenter.org and complete the registration

• Register and take the ACT and/or SAT

• Have a counselor send an official transcript to the eligibility center

• Meet with your counselor and make sure you are taking all the core courses that you need to graduate and become eligible to play in college

Seniors

• Take the SAT and/or ACT again if needed (the eligibility center will take your best score for their average to determine your eligibility.)

• Request your final amateurism certificate after April 1

• After graduation have your counselor send your final official transcript (note: official transcripts cannot be emailed or faxed they must be mailed in a sealed envelope)

If any of this worries you or you're not sure if you're going to be eligible please get in touch with your high school counselor. They are there to help you become eligible as well as help you graduate. And if you are having academic troubles don't be too ashamed or embarrassed to seek help. Do everything you can to achieve your dream.