Educational Support Program

PURPOSE

The purpose of the educational/tutoring program for UFBA is to provide an opportunity for student-athletes to receive free academic support through tutoring during the athletic season.  UFBA believes student-athlete success begins in the classroom with support at home therefore both grades and attendance are important to our program. 

We want to provide students an opportunity to not only build athletic skills, but an opportunity of obtaining a successful education. Our goal is that student-athletes grow with sports and into a world of opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

All student-athletes will be required to attend school more than 90% of the time with a minimum GPA of 2.3.

Student-athletes that are struggling to maintain grade level and GPA status must attend tutoring two times a week before attending practice. All student-athletes with a GPA below a 2.75 are required to provide monthly progress reports or report cards from school to show academic gains or maintenance of the required GPA of 2.3. 

Parents and student-athletes will sign an agreement upon entering the organization that states an understanding of the academic requirement to participate as a UFBA Athlete.  In addition, they will provide an initial GPA score at the time of registration. 

Academic probation will occur if student-athletes do not meet attendance and GPA requirements. Academic probation means the student will not participate in practices, games, or tournaments unless a plan has been set up between the director, coach, parent, and student-athlete.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Students will receive what is needed on a small group or one-on-one basis. The subject focus will be on the core subjects: Reading, Writing, and Math. There will be 30-60 minute sessions provided for those students before practice at least twice a week. 

Students are required to attend sessions if they are not meeting the GPA requirement. Students may miss one session if a legitimate reason is provided (deemed legitimate by the director). If students and parents decide not to attend tutoring, then they may be deemed ineligible to play in a game or tournament. Students will receive tutoring/homework help from volunteers that include local high school and college students with a GPA of 3.5+, parent volunteers, or certified teachers.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to academic support, UFBA will have guest speakers from colleges, high school, army, naval base, etc. and will provide students and parents with literature of the NCAA clearinghouse eligibility.