Academic Coaching Policy

NECC ACADEMIC COACHING PROGRAM

ACADEMIC COACHING SERVICES FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

The Northern Essex Athletic Department is committed to providing the most efficient and effective support for all student-athletes. The success the Knights enjoy on the field, court, track, or course is not nearly as important as the achievements of the individual student-athletes in the classroom. The Academic Coaching Center has worked with the Athletic Department to sponsor mandatory appointments for the athletes. They offer sessions, five days each week throughout the year. The most critical period for students is in their first semester, so these appointments help student-athletes get into the routine of attending classes, practicing, and studying.

The Academic Coaching Department offers support services which include accessing resources, organized study sessions, time management, study skills instruction, and strategies for college success.

NECC SUPPORT PROGRAM INCLUDE:

Academic Monitoring: The Athletic Administrator will request progress reports from instructors regarding class attendance and performance for each athletic scholar. Academic Alerts for student-athletes are sent to the Athletic Director and forwarded to the Head Coach and Academic Coach.

Mentoring: The athletic staff and academic coaching staff will meet with student-athletes, individually and in groups, regarding academic, athletic and personal issues.

Notifications: Each semester the student-athlete or Athletic Administration will communicate with instructors notifying them of their travel/competitive schedule.

The Northern Essex Community College Academic Coaching Representative is Amy Joyall. She can be reached at office (978)-556-3976 text free (978)-286-8108 email ajoyall@necc.mass.edu.

The Northern Essex Community College Athletic Department Representative is Darren Stratton. He can be reached at office (978)-556-3822 Cellular (978)-701-1031 email dstratton@necc.mass.edu.

STUDENT-ATHLETES AND ACADEMIC COACHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Academic Coaching appointments will be tracked weekly through Navigate. Missed appointments will be reported directly to the Head Coach, Athletic Department Representative, or Academic Coaching.

Who is Required to Attend Academic Coaching Appointments:

  • All first semester freshmen and transfer students.
  • All student-athletes with a cumulative GPA below 2.0. Coaches may require supplemental supports.
  • Any student-athlete who receives an Academic Alert Report will be required to immediately attend academic coaching.
  • Any student-athlete identified as academically “at risk” by their head coach.
  • Any student-athlete who is academically ineligible for the semester.

Criteria for Continuing Academic Coaching Support:

  • Any student-athlete with an overall GPA of 2.0 or below must meet regularly with an academic coach.
  • 2.1-2.4 GPA must meet once or twice a week as recommended by the academic coach.
  • 2.5-3.4 GPA must meet once a week for the semester.
  • 3.5- 4.0 GPA can check in as recommended by the academic coach.

Head coaches please be advised that meeting with an academic coach or academic tutor should be considered an excusable tardy to practice or meeting.

ACADEMIC COACHING SESSIONS

Who Is Required to Attend Academic Coaching Sessions after Their First Semester:

  • Any student-athlete with an overall GPA of 3.4 or below
  • Any Student-athlete who has not met previous or current requirements.
  • Any student-athlete identified by their Head Coach as academically “at-risk.”
  • Any student-athlete who is academically ineligible for the semester
  • Any student-athlete who receives a mid-term academic alert will immediately be required to attend begin Academic Coaching for the remainder of the semester.
  • Participation in both semesters (Fall & Spring) is required for all student-athletes with remaining eligibility. Student-Athletes enrolled in Summer and Winter courses are also encouraged to utilize the Academic Coaching Services.

PENALTIES FOR MISSED ACADEMIC COACHING APPOINTMENTS

To ensure student-athletes’ attendance at the required number of appointments, the following penalties** will be in place for missed appointments and will be enforced by the Athletic Director.

FIRST OFFENSE

  • Penalty will be at the discretion of the Head Coach and Athletic Director

SECOND OFFENSE

  • Be withheld from one practice
  • Be present at the team practice with study materials to do academic work during practice*. If practice is at an off-site location the student-athlete must check in with the Athletic Director or Athletic Department Representative before attending the scheduled practice.

THIRD OFFENSE

  • Be withheld from two practices
  • Be present at the team practices with study materials to do academic work during the practices*. If practice is at an off-site location the student-athlete must check in with the Athletic Director or Athletic Department Representative before attending the scheduled practice.

FOURTH OFFENSE

  • Be withheld from one competition
  • If competition is not an option, the student-athlete will be withheld from five (5) practice days
  • Be present at the team practices with study materials to do academic work during the practices*. If practice is at an off-site location the student-athlete must check in with the Athletic Director or Athletic Department Representative before attending the scheduled practice.
  • Attend daily study meetings with the Academic Coach

FIFTH OFFENSE

  • WILL BE EXPELLED FROM ALL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES UPON THE REQUEST OF THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR!

**In the case of extreme and extenuating circumstances that prevent a student-athlete from attending scheduled Academic Coaching appointments, an exception to the penalty may be considered.

*After check in with Athletic Department staff, academic work will be completed in D-125