Prospective Student-Athletes (PSA), Recruits and Parents, welcome to Winona State University Athletics! We hope this page is helpful in navigating the world of collegiate athletics. However, if you come across a question or need any additional help, please do not hesitate to contact our Athletics Compliance Department:
Breana Larsen
Associate Athletic Director-Compliance
BrLarsen@winona.edu
161 IWC
Phone: (507) 457-2921
Fax: (507) 457-2923
A PSA is any student who: has started classes for the 9th grade; is a student younger than the 9th grade who has received a benefit from Winona State University; is a student in a preparatory school or 2-year college; OR is a student at a 4-year institution who has been issued a release by his/her university.
You become a "recruited" PSA at Winona State University if any coach or representative of the University's athletics interest (i.e. "booster") does any of the following:
- Provides you with an official visit to Winona State. Official visits are limited to one per PSA and is triggered when the Institution pays for part or all of your expenses for the visit.
- Contacts you or your family member on more than one occasion.
- Meets with you or a family member anywhere off-campus.
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NCAA Recruiting Rules
The NCAA strictly regulates when and how coaches and athletic department staff members can contact PSA's. When contacting a coach or administrator, ALWAYS leave a detailed message that includes your age, grade level and school. This will help the coach/administrator determine whether he/she is allowed to have contact with you. The NCAA has a
Division III Recruiting Guide and a
Division II Recruiting Guide with important definitions and timelines to help you understand the rules/restrictions.
Transfer Students
Prospective student-athletes who wish to transfer to Winona State University are subject to Division II transfer eligibility rules. The rules are different depending on whether you are transferring from a 2-year junior college or a 4-year institution. For an overview of transfer eligibility rules, please reference the
NCAA's Transfer Guide. If you are a student currently at another 4-year NCAA or NAIA school, OR if you have been enrolled at another 4-year institution in the last year, Winona State University coaches and administrators are not allowed to have any contact with you unless you have a release (also known as permission to contact) from your 4-year institution. To obtain a release, you will need to contact the athletics department at your current or former 4-year institution. Once you have your release, please email (brlarsen@winona.edu) or fax (507) 457-2923 it to Breana Larsen, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Once we have the release, Winona State University coaches and administrators can have contact with you.
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Additional Resources:
PSA Tryout Form
WSU Sickle Cell Testing Waiver
Currently Enrolled Student-Athlete Tryout Form
Sports Information Fact Sheet
Guide to the NLI (National Letter of Intent)
Social Media Guide (a reference of what social media interaction a coach can have with a PSA)
