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                                         Scott Campbell
                                         •   Drafted by Toronto Blue Jays (2006)
                                         •   Gonzaga University (NCAA: 2005-2006)
                                         •   Central Arizona College (NJCAA: 2004-2005)
                                         •   From Auckland, New Zealand

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What is an Athletic Scholarship?
• M
   oney given to a student                                           Can a scholarship cover…
                                                                      Accommodation?                          YES
  by a school or benefactor.                                          ACT or SAT Exam Fees?                   NO
                                                                      Application Fees?                       NO

• C
   an be awarded for excellence                                      Books?
                                                                      Insurance?
                                                                                                              YES
                                                                                                              NO

  in arts, sciences, academics,                                       Meals?
                                                                      Passport Fees?
                                                                                                              YES
                                                                                                              NO
  or athletics.                                                       Travel (non-team-related)?              NO
                                                                      Tuition?                                YES
                                                                      Visa Fees?                              NO
• C
   ommonly referred to                                               Does the team provide…
  as “financial aid.”                                                 Apparel (Compression, Workout, etc.)?
                                                                      Bats?
                                                                                                              USUALLY
                                                                                                              SOMETIMES
                                                                      Batting Gloves?                         USUALLY
• U
   nlike a loan, money is                                            Batting Helmets?                        ALWAYS
                                                                      Catcher Gear?                           USUALLY
  awarded and not repaid.                                             Cleats & Turfs?                         SOMETIMES
                                                                      Gloves/Mitts?                           SOMETIMES
                                                                      Uniforms?                               ALWAYS
                                                                      When I travel with the team do I pay for…
                                                                      Bus and/or Flight?                      NO
                                                                      Hotel?                                  NO
Note: Most schools provide health insurance that covers a             Meals?                                  NO
student-athlete’s participation in his sport. Ask each school about
the coverage of its student-athletes.
The Basics College Baseball Information: Scott Campbell - Baseball New Zealand
The Three Associations…
                                                          NAIA                NCAA                NJCAA
              ACT and/or SAT Entrance Exams?               Yes                  Yes                  No
              Core Course Requirements?                    Yes                  Yes                  No
              Grades and Class Rankings?                   Yes                  Yes                  No
              Just a High School Diploma?                   No                  No                   Yes
              Register with Eligibility Center?            Yes                  Yes                  No

              2-Year School?                                No                  No                   Yes
              4-Year School?                               Yes                  Yes                  No

                                                                          After third year
              MLB Draft Eligible?                          Yes                                       Yes
                                                                             or age 21
              Athletic Scholarships per Team?               12                  *11.7                24

             *The NCAA is split into three divisions. Division I schools offer 11.7 baseball scholarships per team.
             Division II schools offer nine baseball scholarships per team. Division III schools, by definition, do
             not offer athletic scholarships. The Ivy League (e.g., Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc.) does not offer
             any athletic scholarships, despite being classified as Division I schools.
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Daniel Devonshire
• Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays (2012)
• Colby Community College (NJCAA: 2010-2011)
• From Auckland, New Zealand
How Many Schools? Scholarships?

                                                   Baseball                                  Athletic Scholarships
 Association        Years of Study   Degree Type                MLB Draft Eligibility
                                                   Programs                                        per Team

     NAIA                 4            Bachelor      205                  Yes                         12

                                                              Completion of Junior Year or
NCAA Division I           4            Bachelor      298                                              11.7
                                                                       Age 21+
                                                              Completion of Junior Year or
NCAA Division II          4            Bachelor      238                                               9
                                                                       Age 21+
                                                              Completion of Junior Year or
NCAA Division III         4            Bachelor      365                                               0
                                                                       Age 21+

    NJCAA                 2            Associate     512                  Yes                         24

    CCCAA                 2            Associate     103                  Yes                          0

   NWAACC                 2            Associate      35                  Yes                 Residency Dependent
How Do I Get Admitted?
• K
   now admission standards                         Admission Requirements

  and eligibility rules for each   NJCAA
                                   Complete high school.
                                                               NAIA and/or NCAA

  association and school.                                      Complete high school.

• R
   ead the “NCAA Guide for                                    Complete core course
                                                               requirements in high school
  the College Bound Student-                                   (NCAA only).

  Athlete” for practical advice.                               Take the ACT and/or SAT
                                                               entrance exam(s).

• M
   any students transfer from                                 Register with the NAIA
                                                               Eligibility Center and/or NCAA
  NJCAA to NAIA or NCAA to                                     Eligibility Center.

  complete university studies.                                 Establish amateur eligibility with
                                                               NAIA and/or NCAA Eligibility
                                                               Center.

                                                               Submit high school transcripts,
                                                               high school grades, ACT score,
                                                               and/or SAT score.
Advantages of Juco…
•   More scholarships per team.
•   Cheaper tuition.
•   Easier to gain admission.
•   Opportunity to play immediately.
•   Ability to go pro every year.
Amateurism
• Every collegiate association is very serious about amateurism.
• You must maintain amateur eligibility prior to, and throughout,
   your collegiate career.
• Generally, you cannot play college baseball if you:
 – Played in a professional baseball league (including the ABL);
 – Received pay to play baseball or endorse products; or
 – Entered into a contract with, or received benefits, from an agent.
• Each association has its own rules, so read the fine print!
Preparing to Apply…
• Student-athletes must gain ‘dual-admission’ to each school:
   – Apply to the university for academic admission; and
  – Apply to the team for athletic scholarship.
• Timing is everything:
  – Start researching schools ~16 months in advance;
  – Start contacting coaches ~12 months in advance;
  – Aim to commit to a school 9 – 6 months in advance; and
  –	Start visa application at least 3 months before you enter
    the United States.
Jason Matthews
•	Southeastern Community College, Iowa (NJCAA
   Division II: 2016-2018)
• Alfriston College, Manurewa, Auckland (2010-2015)
• From Auckland, New Zealand
The School & Baseball Schedules
             January    February      March     April   May      June      July   August   September    October    November December

Academic            Spring Semester           Spring Semester             Summer Break                  Fall Semester

Athletic                           Baseball Season                       Summer Baseball        Fall & Winter Baseball Training

           Winter                     Spring                    Spring               Start of the                                 Fall Winter
           Break                      Break                     Exams                School Year                                  Ex Break
What is Summer Baseball?
Summer Collegiate Baseball…
• Operates similar to Minor League Baseball;
• Plays approximately 40 games over 8-10 weeks;
• Usually provides billeted housing and/or local part-time
   employment;
• Often requires players to pay a modest fee (i.e.,$200 to $800)
   to subsidise team operations (e.g., travel); and
• Sometimes requires players to run baseball camps and/or
   clinics for local Little Leaguers.
College Baseball
    Information:

  How to
  Prepare
  & Apply
                             Ben Thompson
                             •C handler Gilbert Community College
                               (ACCAC: 2016-2018)
                             • Glendowie College (Auckland)
                             • From Auckland, New Zealand

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accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or authenticity of any material contained herein. Baseball New Zealand
recommends that users exercise their own skill, care, judgment and diligence with respect to its contents.
References to websites or resources are provided as an information service only and do not constitute an endorsement of the information
within those websites or resources. Conversely, omissions should not be construed as non-endorsement. Although every care is taken
to provide reference to suitable websites or resources, Baseball New Zealand does not guarantee the suitability or completeness of any
material encountered through or on or in a linked website or referenced resource.
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Get Organised and Start Early…
• Get a jump on the competition.
• Coaches prefer to witness player development over 1-3 years.
• T
   his type of advanced commitment and responsibility sets
  you apart from other athletes.
• Keep a development diary to track:
  – Physical growth;
  – Measurables (e.g., pitch velocities, sprint times, etc.); and
  – Skill acquisition and refinement (e.g., new pitch, etc.).
Targets Acquired…
• Make a long list of schools that interest you.
• Consider:
  – Your academic talents
  – Your athletic talents
  – Your academic goals
  – Your athletic goals
  – Your professional aspirations
  – Cost
  – Location
• U
   S News & World Report publishes annual rankings that
  include vital statistics about admissions, specialisations,
  demographics, and costs.
Working the System
• N
   etworking – and word of mouth – is a very effective way
  to secure a scholarship, so use local coaches and scouts to
  advocate for you.
• P
   laying in front of coaches and scouts in the US is highly
  effective, yet expensive.
• L
   ong distance “e-recruitment” has a low response rate
  (i.e., ~5%), so solicit many schools.
What Do Coaches Look For?
                                   • Athleticism
                                   • Tools
                                   • Frame
• Coachability
• Dedication            TALENT     • Gifted Ability
                                   • Learned Skills
• Perseverance
• Competitiveness
• Work Ethic

                                                   • Personality
                                                   • Respectfulness

                    HUSTLE   CHARACTER             • Leadership
                                                   • Integrity
                                                   • Positivity
How Do I Introduce Myself?
• C
   ollect e-mail addresses and phone numbers for all coaches
  on your school list. (Check team websites for coach contact
  biographies and contact information.)
• Provide all coaches with:
  – CV/Resume; and
  – Video.
• Know exactly what you want the coach to know about you.
• Have a professional e-mail address.
• Format your e-mails properly.
• Use proper grammar.
• Use spell check.
• Be enthusiastic.
• Be informed.
What Should Be in My Video?
• Hitters:
  – Run (60-yard dash and home-to-first)
  – Throw
  – Swing (BP and live hitting)
  – Defence
• Pitchers:
  – Wind-Up
  – Set
  – View from Front, Diagonal, Side, and Behind
• Catchers:
  – Frame/Receive
  – Block
  – Throw (with pop time)
Video Tips
• No music, and never music with explicit language.
• Use a High Definition (HD) camera.
• Use a tripod.
• Keep it shorter than 5 minutes.
• Upload to YouTube – do not make or mail DVDs.
• Have a new video for every season.
• L
   abel each video with the correct season, tournament, team,
  and/or date.
Online Resources
• NAIA Eligibility Center (playnaia.org)
• NCAA Eligibility Center (eligibilitycenter.org)
• NJCAA School Search Tool (njcaa.org/colleges.cfm)
• U
   S News & World Report Best Colleges
  (colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges)

• Base By Pros (basebypros.com)
• Volt Athletics (voltathletics.com)
• The Baseball Resource (thebbr.com or @thebbrcom)
• 1001 Recruit Tips (@1001recruittips)
Conclusion
• Become an informed consumer:
  – Do your research.
  – Exercise due diligence.
  – Know what you want.
• Follow up.
• Respond to every coach that replies to you.
• Keep positive and polite.
• Be relentless in the pursuit of your goals.
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