Northwest Athletic Conference

STUDENT-ATHLETE RESOURCES
ELIGIBILITY/RECRUITMENT • ENHANCING YOUR PERFORMANCE • MENTAL HEALTH • NUTRITION • LIFE AFTER SPORT • SEEKING SUPPORT • ALUMNI
ELIGIBILITY / RECRUITMENT
Competing at your highest level.
ELIGIBILITY
Athletic Eligibility Requirements - Northwest Athletic Conference
RECRUITMENT TO A FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION
NCSA – College Recruiting NCAA Eligibility Center How to use the NCAA Eligibility Center NCAA Transfer Steps NCAA Transfer Terms Two-Year College Transfers: Student Best Practices
BUILD YOUR ATHLETIC RESUME
Hudl Highlight Builder FieldLevel - Official recruiting platform of the NWAC
ENHANCING YOUR PERFORMANCE
Goal setting and schedule management
Goal setting worksheet Time management strategies for student-athletes
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Concussion – NCAA Returning to Sports – CDC Overuse Injuries and Periodization – NCAA
Mental Health
Anxiety Disorders Depression Awareness Hope for Athletes – counseling, hotline numbers, podcasts, books, and mental health organizations Mental Health Educational Resources - NCAA.org Mental Health in Athletes: 45 Resources to Help You Cope \| Online MSW Programs
Nutrition and Performance
Education Handouts – Standford University, FASTR Disordered Eating – NCAA Nutrition, Hydration, & Sleep - NCAA Assess Hydration Status Sleep and Wellness for Collegiate Athletes Student Athlete Central – go-to channel for navigating the challenges of balancing sports and academics. Watch videos about the impact of anxiety on mental and physical wellbeing to NIL. Food insecurities? - Check with your campus pantry for opportunities to get free food!
LIFE AFTER SPORT
Moving On! – Athletes Making Healthy Transitions Preparing for Your Career - NCAA.org Creating job materials LinkedIn – Step-by-step guide for student-athletes to build a strong professional profile Student-Athlete Resume Sample Interview tips for student-athletes Funding opportunities for community college students College Success Foundation Department of Education programs Oregon Student Aid Washington College Grant Interested in a job in athletics? Reach out to your athletic department to see what internship opportunities could be available. Sports Jobs Boards: TeamWork Online Intercollegiate
SEEKING SUPPORT
Emergency Mental Health & Crisis Hotlines Doping and Substance Misuse - NCAA Domestic Violence Resources WA State Domestic Violence Hotline: 1(800) 562-6025 Oregon Domestic Violence Service Provider: 1(888)235-5333 Sexual assault and interpersonal violence – NCAA
ALUMNI
Check out the NWAC Student-Athlete Transfer Map. The following map depicts NWAC student-athletes that have gone on to continue playing their sport at a four-year institution. Connect with them on socials to learn more about their NWAC experience or recruitment journey!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES