The online recruiting form is just a way to start a conversation with students, according to athletic director at Roosevelt University, Michael Cassidy.
“For us sometimes that can often lead to some great student athletes finding their way to Roosevelt, simply because they found that form and we’re able to get some basic information in our coach’s hands to start a conversation,” Cassidy said.
According to Cassidy the athletic department uses two Web-based programs called Scout Force and Sidhelp. The difference is Scout Force allows recruits to be put in a database while Sidhelp just sends email to coaches, he said.
“There are two different … platforms under that recruiting area,” he said.
“There are two different … platforms under that recruiting area,” he said.
“Some of our coaches use a service called Scout Force which is a separate kind of form.”
Cassidy also said some of the coaches tailor their information to what they deem is important. But he says he doesn’t feel any of the questions are inappropriate. The form requires students’ social media names, such as Twitter handles. He said it’s just another way to stay connected.
Cassidy also said some of the coaches tailor their information to what they deem is important. But he says he doesn’t feel any of the questions are inappropriate. The form requires students’ social media names, such as Twitter handles. He said it’s just another way to stay connected.
“Today, students … they will not pick up the phone if you call,” Cassidy said. “So we’re really trying to find as many vehicles … to connect with you.”
The form also asks for individual ACT scores in the four basic areas. English, math, reading and science scores are requested along with the total composite score. Cassidy said it is a way to evaluate where a student is academically and if he or she meets the admission requirement.
“We do not have any influence over the admission policy,” he said.
“The university has a minimum of a 18 composite ACT, minimum … 2.0 GPA requirement.”
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has strict rules about eligibility, according to Cassidy. The minimum is 12 credit hours and that doesn’t include remedial or developmental courses, he said.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has strict rules about eligibility, according to Cassidy. The minimum is 12 credit hours and that doesn’t include remedial or developmental courses, he said.
“As a freshman … those courses do not count toward eligibility,” Cassidy said.
Those scores reveal the type of support or academic plan students may need to get off to a strong start, he said.
Those scores reveal the type of support or academic plan students may need to get off to a strong start, he said.
But none of these factors on the form eliminate a student from being recruited, Cassidy said. It’s just a method to start a conversation and the recruiting process, he said.
“Really … that is just an introductory template for our coaches. … nine out of 10 times they are out actually watching a kid,” Cassidy said.
“Really … that is just an introductory template for our coaches. … nine out of 10 times they are out actually watching a kid,” Cassidy said.
Cassidy said this form is a path to directing student athletes to the best resources for success.
“I give everything we got. That’s including our time, our resources,” Cassidy said.
Because of student athletes’ commitment and diligence, he said he wants to invest back in the students and provide them with the tools to reach graduation.
No comments:
Post a Comment