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Program Wellness

Index

Why Are Teams Eliminated?

The reasons for eliminating a team are many. These 40 questions have been formulated from an examination of eliminated teams in several sports. Every program is unique and assets at one could be a liability at another. Our goal is to help you identify vulnerabilities and blind spots. Note, this instrument was designed for Division I programs but many of the criteria are applicable across divisions.

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Team Gender

Men

Women

Team Performance & Health

Is your team GPA above 3.20?

YesNo

Is your Multi-Year APR Above 995?

YesNo

Did you finish in top 1/3 of conference?

YesNo

Does your conference have at least six swim/dive teams?

YesNo

Did you have NCAA Qualifiers?

YesNo

Did you have All-Americans

YesNo

Is at least 1/3 of your team from within 300 miles of campus?

YesNoTeams with higher percentages of athletes from inside their geographic area have an easier time mobilizing local support.

Page 2 of 4 - Department and Fiscal Health

Fiscal Health

Did you exceed your budget?

YesNo

Are scholarships (if available) fully funded?

YesNo

Did you fund raise at least 10% of your operating budget OR 50% of your salary?

YesNoThis is the TOTAL amount of your endowment, not the amount generated annually.

Does the total amount of all endowments exceed your operating budget?

YesNoThis is the TOTAL amount of your endowment, not the amount generated annually.

Do you host an annual alumni weekend/meet/event?

YesNo

Have you spoken with five prominent alumni (business, community, political or other) in the past season?

YesNo

Do you have a swimming & diving booster club?

YesNo

Department Health

How many teams does your school sponsor (both genders)?

Are you part of your school's primary multi-sport conference?

YesNo

Does your department receive student-athletic fees?

YesNo

Have you received a formal evaluation in the past year?

YesNo

Was it generally positive?

YesNo

How long have you employed your current head coach?

Less than 8 Years8-25 YearsMore than 25 Years

Page 3 of 4 - Community Impact & Relationships

Community Impact

Did your team receive local or national recognition for community involvement?

YesNo

Did you run a club meet or community event at your pool?

YesNo

Did your team offer free or discounted swimming lessons?

YesNo

Do any of your athletes serve on the board of SAAC (not just sport rep), Student Government or another athletic department committee?

YesNo

Relationships

I have a very good relationship with

My administration

Yes

My current athletes

Yes

Parents of current athletes

Yes

Academic Administration

Yes

Alumni

Yes

Page 4 of 4 - Compliance and Facilities

Compliance

Did you have ANY compliance violations in the past year?

YesNo

Did you have ANY ineligible student-athletes on your roster?

YesNo

Have any of your student-athletes been dismissed from the team, involved in on- or off-campus judicial charges?

YesNo

Facility & Event Impact

Do your home meets average more than 100 spectators?

YesNo

Did you host at least three promotions in conjunction with meets?

YesNo

Did your direct supervisor attend at least 50% of home meets?

YesNo

Has your AD or president attended more than one meet?

YesNo

Who is your facility operated by?

Facility hosts events and activities that are open to the local community

YesNo

Facility has advertising or team/university/conference branding?

YesNo

Is your facility able to host a conference championship?

YesNo

Overall facility is in good condition

YesNo

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