UVa-Wise to host Nov. 9 workshop for high school athletes interested in college athletics

High school athletes interested in learning more about what it takes to play at the college level are invited to attend a special workshop at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

The second-annual “If You Want to Play, You Need a Plan” workshop is intended to provide a variety of information from academic eligibility standards and athletic recruitment policies to tips on balancing academics with athletic training.  Free and open to all high school athletes, the workshop begins at 7 p.m. on the fifth floor of the C. Bascom Slemp Student Center.

“The program is designed to help give student athletes a leg up on the college search and athletic recruitment phases of going to college,” said Russell Necessary, vice chancellor for enrollment management. “Last year’s inaugural program was well attended and well received by students from Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, and Eastern Kentucky.”

Other topics to be discussed include the differences between play at NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), and NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) schools; athletic scholarships; admissions standards; and the myths and realities of college athletics.

"Student-athletes are an important part of the student body at UVa-Wise," said Necessary. "This workshop will provide athletes the information the need to make informed decisions regardless of the college they choose to attend."

The workshop is a community service of the UVa-Wise Office of Admissions and the UVa-Wise Athletic Department.

Pre-registration is requested for the “If You Want to Play, You Need a Plan” workshop. For more information, or to register, call the Office of Admissions at 276-328-0102 or toll-free at 888-282-9324.