NCAA Athlete Representation

Posted by athletedefendermia on March 16th, 2023

Gaining admission to a prestigious college or university takes work. Besides, the expense of quality education is enormous. Sure, meritorious students can earn enough scholarships to pay for a 4-year course. Unfortunately, the others may not be able to get the financing. Sports lovers and wannabe sportspersons may decide to try for a sports scholarship and become student-athletes in the process. Interestingly, this entails signing a contract with The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and agreeing to multiple terms & conditions. Sadly, a majority of students are so elated to get admission to the college of their dreams that they overlook the conditions that may prove to be troublesome in the future.

Nobody wants to be embroiled in a legal battle, least of all with the NCAA. Any violation or failure to perform may result in a reduction of the sum or cessation of financial help altogether. The prospect of such an incident makes it imperative for student-athletes to look for NCAA athlete representation right from the time they are expected to sign the contract.

Another aspect to keep in mind is the prominence of the coach. It is the school authorities and the coach who calls the shots. Many student-athletes have been wronged because a coach did not want to include the student in the team. Such misconduct should not be taken lightly, however. Discussing this matter with all concerned, especially the NCAA authorities and the legal representative, is essential to obtain justice.

Some of the other scenarios that make the presence of a representative advantageous for the athlete are related to:

Transfers

The regulations laid down by the NCAA are complicated. It is essential for a student-athlete determined to transfer schools in between sessions to go through the rules. The eligibility may be jeopardized based on any or several of the following:-

· The present school (whether it is a 2-year school or a 4-year one)

· Remaining seasons

· Will the transfer be done to a Division I, II, or III school

· Conference rules to follow

Transferring schools will not affect one's eligibility to compete right away. It is essential to know the rules and act accordingly.

Code of Conduct Violations

The students must observe the code of conduct of the concerned school or college without any exceptions. Committing any of the following violations may result in loss of eligibility or loss of financial aid, or both depending on the seriousness of the offense.

· Being arrested by law enforcement authorities for public intoxication, possession of drugs, and/or DUI

· Posting negative comments about the school's athletic program on social media

· Violent acts such as assaulting another individual

· Failure to meet academic standards

The legal representative of the student-athlete is likely to discuss matters of violations and lack of eligibility. NCAA sports litigation is the last resort, especially when the conduct of the NCAA is damaging to the student.