When discussing options for students after high school graduation, many schools incorporate informational meetings about playing college sports during their school’s “College Nights” or other events throughout the year. These educational sessions help students and parents learn about athletic opportunities beyond high school and how to keep students on track. The NCAA Eligibility Center has prepared a packet of resources to assist with these events and empower high school counselors, coaches and other administrators, to give a detailed presentation about meeting academic and amateurism requirements to help prepare students to be successful in college.

Below are presentation resources we suggest you utilize in your presentation or for preparation: 

• Initial-Eligibility Presentation
  • (This presentation will download as a PDF. To present, navigate to “View” in the top bar and scroll down to select “Full Screen Mode.” This will allow you to present.)
• Division I Academic Requirements
• Division II Academic Requirements
• Our three divisions
• Website registration checklist
• Initial-eligibility brochure
• Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
• Probability of going pro

Some schools also invite speakers who are experts in college sports eligibility to assist with these presentations. Due to the volume and range of speaking requests received, the NCAA is unable to send staff members to most events. However, if counselors are not comfortable giving their own presentation we will do our best to connect you with an NCAA member school in your area that has a compliance officer available to present at your event. If a staff member at a local school is unavailable, we will work with you to ensure you have access to the available materials and assistance to put together a presentation for your audience. 

To submit a speaker request, please complete our online Presentation Inquiry Form below with as much detail as possible. We will respond to your request within five to 10 business days with next steps. 

• Presentation Inquiry Form